Incentives

[SYDNCLAIRESMOM]

Hi there! My husband and I and his bother and fam have decided to pull the trigger and buy into DVC. Our rep has told us that in order to receive the three incentives currently offered we need to move fast. My question is- is this a sales tactic or are there pretty much always incentives going on? We don't like being rushed into anything but would hate to really miss out if this is true. Opinions? TIA!!

 

[myxdvz]

Hi there! My husband and I and his bother and fam have decided to pull the trigger and buy into DVC. Our rep has told us that in order to receive the three incentives currently offered we need to move fast. My question is- is this a sales tactic or are there pretty much always incentives going on? We don't like being rushed into anything but would hate to really miss out if this is true. Opinions? TIA!!

You'll have better incentives if you buy resale!


There will always be incentives but they differ. Don't rush - research DVC, is it right for you, are you really buying direct or could you consider resale?

 

[SYDNCLAIRESMOM]

You'll have better incentives if you buy resale!


There will always be incentives but they differ. Don't rush - research DVC, is it right for you, are you really buying direct or could you consider resale?

When you say better incentives with resale do you mean because of the price diff or are there other incentives to look into there? We are def. also looking at resales because they are so much cheaper. Dont want to leave any stone unturned so to speak.

 

[Breyean]

When you say better incentives with resale do you mean because of the price diff or are there other incentives to look into there? We are def. also looking at resales because they are so much cheaper. Dont want to leave any stone unturned so to speak.

I think the point the pp was trying to make is the price difference between direct and resale will save you much, much more money than any incentive Disney will offer.

If you intend to use your points for DVC resort stays and don't care about DCL or ABD or the Disney hotels, then resale can really be a way to get what you want much cheaper, or even more points than you would be thinking of direct, since they are cheaper (as long as you factor in the maintenance fees).

 

[SYDNCLAIRESMOM]

If you intend to use your points for DVC resort stays and don't care about DCL or ABD or the Disney hotels,

Sorry newbie here- with a resale we couldnt use the points towards DCL? And Im not sure what ABD is.
What are other differences in any between resale and buying direct?

 

[myxdvz]

Sorry newbie here- with a resale we couldnt use the points towards DCL? And Im not sure what ABD is.
What are other differences in any between resale and buying direct?

Yes, you can't use points from resale for Disney Collection (includes Disney Cruise Lines, Disneyland Hotel Resorts, Adeventures by Disney, Tokyo Disneyland, HK Disney, etc), etc.

Most will tell you these are not good use of points anyway.

So as long as you're only looking to stay on DVC properties (or use it for RCI exchanges) you should be fine.

 

[disneynutz]

Hi there! My husband and I and his bother and fam have decided to pull the trigger and buy into DVC. Our rep has told us that in order to receive the three incentives currently offered we need to move fast. My question is- is this a sales tactic or are there pretty much always incentives going on? We don't like being rushed into anything but would hate to really miss out if this is true. Opinions? TIA!!

Many of the Disney Guides are like used car salesmen, they will tell you anything to make a sale. I think it's fair to say that most people think of Disney as an wonderful, magical place like no other, the DVC IMO is an exception, they are a timeshare with many of the negative attributes of other timeshares.

The deals come and go, the prices are raised, then a limited time deal is offered. If sales are hot the deals disappear, if sales are slow, they offer another deal.

Do yourself a favor and learn all that you can about the DVC before buying, you will be glad you did.

Bill

 

[ELMC]

Hi there! My husband and I and his bother and fam have decided to pull the trigger and buy into DVC. Our rep has told us that in order to receive the three incentives currently offered we need to move fast. My question is- is this a sales tactic or are there pretty much always incentives going on? We don't like being rushed into anything but would hate to really miss out if this is true. Opinions? TIA!!

I say this to be honest, and not to make you feel bad, but the fact is that you already missed out. Currently marketed resorts are selling at close to 50% more than what they first came out as, and are rising quickly. In my opinion the value has been completely priced out of DVC right now, and resale is the only way to go if you are looking for value. People talk about wanting to use their points for cruises, but oftentimes don't buy enough points to even have that as an option. Plus, you can take the money you save by buying resale and pay for one or two cruises in cash, and still have your points for that year. How many cruises do you really plan on taking?

Finally, I'm not sure if I'm misreading this, but it sounds like you and your brother's family are going in and buying DVC together, is that right? If so, I would strongly caution you against it. While it sounds like fun, you are essentially linking your finances to theirs. This is not good for so many different reasons.

Anyway, to answer your question...it's a sales tactic. Take your time and research DVC, you won't regret it.

 

[SYDNCLAIRESMOM]

I say this to be honest, and not to make you feel bad, but the fact is that you already missed out. Currently marketed resorts are selling at close to 50% more than what they first came out as, and are rising quickly. In my opinion the value has been completely priced out of DVC right now, and resale is the only way to go if you are looking for value. People talk about wanting to use their points for cruises, but oftentimes don't buy enough points to even have that as an option. Plus, you can take the money you save by buying resale and pay for one or two cruises in cash, and still have your points for that year. How many cruises do you really plan on taking?

Finally, I'm not sure if I'm misreading this, but it sounds like you and your brother's family are going in and buying DVC together, is that right? If so, I would strongly caution you against it. While it sounds like fun, you are essentially linking your finances to theirs. This is not good for so many different reasons.

Anyway, to answer your question...it's a sales tactic. Take your time and research DVC, you won't regret it.

I have been researching DVC for many years now and think I have a good handle on the ins and outs of the general process but havent looked at buying directly from Disney until just recently. My gut told me it wasnt the way to go and it seems like it was right.
I dont plan persay on taking any cruises (or ABD or DLR) at all. So thats sort of a moot point. Just wasnt aware that that wasnt an option with a resale. No biggie.
As far as buying in with my BIL- my husband and he have had a real estate business together for 20 years and this would be an extension of that. We also had a shore home together for many years so I am not worried about that part at all.
Thanks so much for your input! Greatly appreciated.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi there! My husband and I and his bother and fam have decided to pull the trigger and buy into DVC. Our rep has told us that in order to receive the three incentives currently offered we need to move fast. My question is- is this a sales tactic or are there pretty much always incentives going on? We don't like being rushed into anything but would hate to really miss out if this is true. Opinions? TIA!!

So what are the three incentives he is offering you? Double points? Not really an incentive. If your Use Year is after the date you close you would get 2012 points as well as 2013 point when you hit the month of your Use Year.