Husband is fully on board now

[SL6827]

My husband told me tonight that he is fully onboard with purchasing me a DVC contract at the end of the year if I still want one. (paid fully in cash) He even offered to buy me a larger contract than I am considering and I said no thank you. He knows I want Hilton Head and wanted to make sure I didn't want one in Orlando, and I said no, my heart is still on Hilton Head, with a possibly usage in Orlando from time to time.

 

[CarolMN]

Happy for you.

 

[disneynutz]

You might want to take a look at the dues rate at HH, in addition beach resorts are in danger of storm damage, I think that HH owners are currently paying a special assessment due to storm damage.

Bill

 

[ScubaCat]

Any nice HH resort is uber-expensive, though. If you're going to go regularly, DVC is a pretty reasonable deal, especially considering the ability to use it at WDW on occasion.

 

[kniquy]

Really price out your options because the HHI MF took a huge jump with the hurricane last year. Last year I was going to buy a smaller HHI contract (already own at AKV), because the price per point is pretty good and we wanted to visit there every other year. My offer was not accepted, which now that i look back am glad that it wasn't with the increase in MF. Another member on this forum opened my eyes and noted that I could rent HHI points or do another home or timeshare rental for much less than the buy in price and yearly MF for HHI DVC. Just something to consider. If visiting WDW is not on the list of things to do, then buying at HHI would make sense. If you want WDW frequently then look at other options,

 

[Julie Daly]

Congrats on getting your husband on board! That was my hurdle as well and I finally talked him into it, and we have a contract out for ROFR now. Good luck!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Congrats and good luck in getting the contract you want!

 

[SL6827]

I am concerned about the possibility of more hurricanes. Without a doubt. That is really my only worry. If by chance it were to get hit again this year, I will likely not buy in there.

 

[DisneyBoundMomof3]

My husband told me tonight that he is fully onboard with purchasing me a DVC contract at the end of the year if I still want one. (paid fully in cash) He even offered to buy me a larger contract than I am considering and I said no thank you. He knows I want Hilton Head and wanted to make sure I didn't want one in Orlando, and I said no, my heart is still on Hilton Head, with a possibly usage in Orlando from time to time.

It's that a wonderful feeling, hubby gave me the go ahead, we're now at our closing processes, awaiting deed recording and membership info.

 

[Julie Daly]

Congrats and good luck in getting the contract you want!

Thanks! The waiting is so hard!!

 

[Neytiri411]

It's that a wonderful feeling, hubby gave me the go ahead, we're now at our closing processes, awaiting deed recording and membership info.

Congrats! I hope to be there one day!

 

[LAX]

Really price out your options because the HHI MF took a huge jump with the hurricane last year. Last year I was going to buy a smaller HHI contract (already own at AKV), because the price per point is pretty good and we wanted to visit there every other year. My offer was not accepted, which now that i look back am glad that it wasn't with the increase in MF. Another member on this forum opened my eyes and noted that I could rent HHI points or do another home or timeshare rental for much less than the buy in price and yearly MF for HHI DVC. Just something to consider. If visiting WDW is not on the list of things to do, then buying at HHI would make sense. If you want WDW frequently then look at other options,

Are you referring to rentals directly from owners? Are you aware of any rental agency similar David's for other timeshare systems with a presence in HH? I apologize for taking this thread somewhat off topic.

LAX

 

[kboo]

Are you referring to rentals directly from owners? Are you aware of any rental agency similar David's for other timeshare systems with a presence in HH? I apologize for taking this thread somewhat off topic.

LAX

Not at HHI, but I have used VRBO for stays in Miami and other beach areas in Florida. There's a lot of competition and a lot of variety out there.

 

[kniquy]

Are you referring to rentals directly from owners? Are you aware of any rental agency similar David's for other timeshare systems with a presence in HH? I apologize for taking this thread somewhat off topic.

I recently did a rental with a timeshare company this past winter, but for up in NH. I have not personally looked into timeshare rentals in the HHI area, but have used VRBO and homeway for multiple home rentals. If you want to stay in a hotel then do a hotel, but if you want the feel of staying in a home with out all the activity of a hotel then a home rental is a great way to go. I believe that i have seen some timeshare rentals on that site as well, just certainly not DVC.

 

[Neytiri411]

I have also used VRBO. Had a good experience. But no match compared to what the disney resorts offer. Not to knock VRBO, I actually really like the service and the accommodations we've had. But it's no dvc.

 

[momimouse27]

Congrats! I've been trying to talk my husband into it for quite a few years now. With the money we've spent on vacations in the last 20 years, we could have bought into DVC 10 times...

 

[Neytiri411]

Congrats! I've been trying to talk my husband into it for quite a few years now. With the money we've spent on vacations in the last 20 years, we could have bought into DVC 10 times...

I know, I feel your pain. I finally got my husband on board this year. I showed him the financial aspect of it and then he was completely in.

 

[ScubaCat]

I just got tired of hearing about it.

 

[Wakey]

By way of comparison, I crunched the numbers. Over life of contract, HHI will cost somewhere in the region of $5000 less than Saratoga- over full life of contract including dues. That is not in today's money. That 5000 will be paid in MFs over the life of the contract, so in 25 years in today's money it may only be 2500.
HHI ends in 25 years. Saratoga has another 12 after that. So for what 5000 will be worth in say 25 years, you get 12 years extra of fully paid vacations, MFs included. This takes into account MF inflation, based on historical average increases.
So financially, a SSR contract makes massively more sense than a HHI contract.
However, HHI is very difficult to book at 7 months in summer if you want to go then, so if you have to go to HHI, buying there can make sense still.

 

[Neytiri411]

I just got tired of hearing about it.

I'm pretty sure that's how I wore my husband down too lol.