Well, most timeshare resale values also go down over time - right? Why would DVC go up in value?
I was probably the most negative person in the world when it came to timeshares having been through one high-pressured, cattlecar session/tour/preview with a local Orlando timeshare many years ago. We'd walk by the DVC booths and I'd just shake my head. Then, one day I said "what the heck - I'll stop by the office first thing in the morning while everyone is still in bed and see what it's all about". Good thing I did.
As others have mentioned, flexibility has to be way up there as a reason. Who likes getting stuck into the nonsense of having to pick specific weeks of the year for what you buy and when you can travel? Sure, you could change, but no guarantees and generally hassles.
With DVC, you have the flexibility of when you travel, property you stay at, and type of accommodations. Very rare in the timeshare industry.
About 7 or 8 years ago, we would easily drop $2000 a week staying at the Beach Club or Grand Floridian. Our meager 150 point DVC membership has already paid for itself and then some, and we can stretch to get 15 nights a year for comparable accommodations.
I was probably the most negative person in the world when it came to timeshares having been through one high-pressured, cattlecar session/tour/preview with a local Orlando timeshare many years ago. We'd walk by the DVC booths and I'd just shake my head. Then, one day I said "what the heck - I'll stop by the office first thing in the morning while everyone is still in bed and see what it's all about". Good thing I did.
As others have mentioned, flexibility has to be way up there as a reason. Who likes getting stuck into the nonsense of having to pick specific weeks of the year for what you buy and when you can travel? Sure, you could change, but no guarantees and generally hassles.
With DVC, you have the flexibility of when you travel, property you stay at, and type of accommodations. Very rare in the timeshare industry.
About 7 or 8 years ago, we would easily drop $2000 a week staying at the Beach Club or Grand Floridian. Our meager 150 point DVC membership has already paid for itself and then some, and we can stretch to get 15 nights a year for comparable accommodations.
