How to sell hubby on DVC?

[shortypots]

I am desperately interested in buying a timeshare for vacation purposes, forcing my hubby to take me on wonderful vacations every year. But, he is not interested in any timeshare let alone DVC. I want to buy DVC because I love the concept of their points system, and visiting DisneyWorld. I like the fact that you can trade in II for a reduced fee.

He doesn't like the cost and the fact that you do not own anything. He also doesn't like the fact that you have to pay to exchange. I told him that wasn't the case with the Disney locations in Vero Beach and Hilton head, but he doesn't want to hear it. He can't see spending $15000 now (plus maintenance) for 50 years worth of vacations. He is the type that needs to see the financial benefit. (He also keeps promising me that in 10 years that we can buy a beach house, I seriously doubt he will ever do that.)

How can I change his mind? Has anyone else had to sway their significant others? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Appreciate the help!

 

[spiceycat]

do you go to WDW now every year and stay in a moderate or deluxe resort?

if not - then maybe you might reconsider.

DVC is expensive!

if you aren't a Disney nuts - there are other timeshares out there - now they aren't DVC - but they are very nice for thousand of dollars less.

do your homework.

go join www.tug2.net

Now if you are going to WDW every year and you just love WDW - then hey - go rent some points from a DVC member for your next trip.

if that doesn't convience him...

 

[shortypots]

We don't go every year, but I would love to! We are talking about a trip to WDW next year, and I would love to own for next year. I know of the expense of it, and we would probably still only use the points every other year. Bank them one year, then take a longer trip the following year.

I would love to go to Orlando and explore all the parks, including the Universal ones, as well as all the other little perks of Disney. The resorts, the parks, the golf courses, etc. Which is why I want to own Disney. I am a Disney fanatic, and I know my hubby likes it too. His main concern is the timeshare concept. I guess he doesn't understand what kind of money we could save over the years.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

When I first mentioned it to my wife - she scoffed because of the cost.

Then we got the initial video in the mail. She said, "Well, when are we going to watch it." And soon, with additional info. from these DIS boards!, she saw how flexible it was, the size of the rooms, the location (BWV), and realized how much we like Disney, she was sold.

Plus, until recently, we have had many years with no real family vacation (just hang around the house). Now we want to get out there and live it up. Hey, you can't take it with you! So were spending our money with no regrets.

For me, I think DVC is a good deal financially because I like to "live it up" on vacation. DVC can save you money if you normally would chose a luxuary-type hotel or even a moderate (as was our custom.)

From a pure financial standpoint - you need to compare what you would spend with and without DVC over the next 10 years. But for my family and I, we would look at "enjoyment value" differences too.

Time-shares (in general) have gotten a bad rap over the years. This is what made me hesitate at first. Reading the DIS boards here was a big key to me changing my mind. (I printed out some posts and gave them to my wife, too.)

 

[crcormier]

When I first saw the title of this thread I thought you were trying to get rid of your husband by selling him to DVC.

Have you gotten the material packets? Do you have any trips planned to WDW at all? A tour would make a lot of difference, I bet. I knew I wanted to buy into DVC a couple of years ago when I went down with my parents, sister and her family, and had planned to take a tour, and my folks asked if they could come with me. (I think they were interested, since they were on the verge of retiring, but also I think it was my dad trying to protect his little boy, too. ) Well, they've heard the pitches through the years, and my dad walked out of there VERY impressed, and that's not easy to do, he is very cynical about such things.

 

[shelleyz]

I would say do a tour and talk to a guide. We went to Disney a few weeks ago and DH saw the DVC stand in MK and asked me what it was about so I told him what I knew. He didn't really understand what I was talking about so he walked over and talked to the CM there and she gave him a little info and set us up for a tour. After talking to our guide and understanding everything he was very interested. Once we toured the rooms at SSR he was even more interested. 3 days after we got home I called our guide and told her we wanted in. I am so glad he saw the setup at MK and asked me about it because I never thought he would want to join DVC. I never asked him because I thought he would think I was nuts. We had 3 vacations in 2 1/2 years at Disney and he knows how much I like to go and spend time there as a family so he thought it was a good choice.

 

[rinkwide]

<B>How can I change his mind? Has anyone else had to sway their significant others? Any thoughts or suggestions?</b>

Well, it depends. Does North Carolina have a 'no-fault' divorce law?

 

[tigger002]

Well this is how I got my husband to buy.

First he has to love the Disney hotels. Which after the stay he was. Then you have to get him to love Disney. To be honest the reason we love Disney so much is because it is such a great family vacation. So the kids make it worth going back each year.

Next you have to do the math to prove it is worth it. Compare the current price of staying at the Disney hotels and the increases (more than 3%) that occur. Currently if you hold your pts for say 5 to 6 years you can resale your timeshare for a little more than you paid which hopefully pays for the cost to resale it. Example we bought OWK at $58 a pt 7 years ago and it will resale for $73 or so. So if you break even, well kind of as that does not take in to account 3 % inflation, all you are paying is the maint. cost which is less than more rooms will cost for cash at Disney.

You did not mention kids. If you want a large room because of the kid factor the 1 bedroom and larger are very costly if you are paying cash. The timeshare makes is much more attainable.

Having said that if you plan on going once or less a year and can travel during off season (when hotel rooms are less) you probably can stay at a moderate room and do better than getting a timeshare.

Good luck

 

[DVCLiz]

I will say that, given your location, Hilton Head should be one of your selling points. I thought, "We may get tired of WDW occasionally, but no one who lives in NC ever gets tired of going to the beach." And I was right - it has become our family's favorite beach spot!!! If you can get him to try HH I think you'll be better prepared to show him the benefits.

Bottom line - it is expensive, and it should be a joint decision. But if you go to WDW or HH or VB on a regular basis, and stay at the Deluxe level of accomodation, you can save significant amounts of money over paying the rack rate now and 38 years into the future. Ask him to add up the cost of those vacations from now until he buys you the beach house - I'm willing to bet he'd see the savings right there...

 

[dianeschlicht]

Why don't you rent points for a DVC stay next year? My suggestion would be to stay in at least a 1 bedroom unit (2 bedroom if you need it). Pick the resort that is most likely to wow HIM! If you think he would like the activity of the Boardwalk and night life, stay there or at SSR. If you think he would like the golf course and the large size units and vacation home feel of OKW, stay there. If he is into rustic embiance, VWL should be your choice (but not if he hates dark places). You can plan this out so where you stay will appeal most to his senses!

 

[DisFlan]

Does your husband play golf? Mine does, and he loves playing at WDW. Tell your DH that there is now a GREAT DVC golf perk. Buy a DVC badge for $50 and play a round for $50. That's half off (or even more) the normal cost.

If he isn't a golfer, I guess you'll just have to convince him to love DVC! One stay at OKW on rented points and we were hooked. After years of stays in Deluxe rooms (and enjoying them), we knew we'd found THE way to stay at WDW. We bought a resale at BWV a month later.

DisFlan

 

[simpilotswife]

Get him to WDW and take him on a DVC sales tour. Once he sees the units he will be sold.

 

[shortypots]

Hubby and I have no kids, so large spaces for kids is not necessary, however, we were talking about taking a trip out there next year with my brother and his future wife. Thought it would be fun with a group.

When we stayed the last time, we stayed at Wilderness Lodge (not the villas) and he loved it! So he was hooked on that hotel, so my financial basis for purchase is completely based on Wilderness lodge with an AP rate.

I like the suggestion of golf, cause he loves golf! Although, I hate it. But if I make him a deal, let's say maybe I'll play a round or two every time we go, it might sell him on it! hehehe, the evil manipulations begin

 

[Granny]

I am desperately interested in buying a timeshare for vacation purposes, forcing my hubby to take me on wonderful vacations every year.

This, for us, is one of the great benefits of owning DVC. I used to be difficult to talk into vacations at all, always thinking I needed to be at work. DVC "forces" me to take vacations, and now they are the highlight of my year instead of an annual "discussion".

So first and foremost, you have to get your husband to get committed to vacations. If he doesn't want to vacation, then you will really have an uphill battle on this.

Secondly, as Diane suggested, rent points to go on a WDW vacation staying at a DVC location. If possible, try VWL since he is already impressed with that wonderful resort.

Then show him what it would have cost to stay at WL in a room that wasn't as nice as a DVC villa.

Hopefully, he'll see the light!

 

[dtheboys]

I have the best memories of my family at Disney....DVC made our dreams come true....
Doug
I would not give up DVC for anything....

 

[conciergekelly]

Do you have kids? Let them run wild, while staying in the smallest most uncomfortable room (something with double beds), ) Then take the tour. DVC will look like a palace!

 

[lcsmom]

I have to second the posts of many above.
1)Run the math on how much you would spend on a room at WL for the next 10 years for however many days you would go. Use the best discount price you can find + tax. Be sure you increase the price by 3% inflation every year. Add it all up.
2) Decide how many points you need to buy to do the same vacation (that means a studio) at VWL. Multiply this times $89 (what VWL pts. cost from Disney, if they are available.) I believe your maintenance fees would be a little over $4 per point. Once you have your yearly fees, use the same 3% inflation to see how much you'll spend over 10 years. Add this to your purchase price. Also an ugly amount, but it should compare quite nicely to the rental rate.
3) Do a short vacation at HH or rent points for a stay at VWL. Remind DH that this is a vacation he could do every year, if he was a DVC member. Always say this as he heads off to the golf course or the beach. Lament the fact that he doesn't get the DVC discount for his golf.

Finally, I always thought people who bought timeshares were gullible or spendthrifts. Then we found Disney, a place we can not image getting bored with. DH suggested the DVC tour to see if it made any financial sense, I reluctantly went along. After doing the first two steps above, we bought. We now have a guaranteed great vacation every year! DH likes the fact that we schedule our vacation 8-10 months out. His supervisor knows he's "using his timeshare" and must go or lose it. A previous manager finally asked how he could use his timeshare in March, June, and December?

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

To add to my previous post:

Make him read these DVC forum pages every day for an hour. Have him ask us a few questions. We're not biased.

Seriously, the DVC forums are what convinced me (and later helped convince my wife).

 

[JimMIA]

When I first saw the title of this thread I thought you were trying to get rid of your husband by selling him to DVC.

Me too! I was gonna suggest selling him on eBay instead -- probably get more!

 

[Simba's Mom]

DH didn't even take the tour-"not interested". But what sold him was the idea of being forced to take vacations. He's always been a workaholic, high-stress, and everyone(me, Doctors, coworkers) told him how he was ruining his health by not knowing how to relax (especially I told him). The standard joke in our house (though it wasn't funny) was "So, how many vacation days are you not using this year?" For him, it wasn't as much about Disney as about doing something healthy for his life. Oh-and now he uses all his vacation!