Opinions wanted please ...

[bellazachmom]

Ok, first a bit about us ...

We currently have 200 points at BCV. This amout is a pretty good fit for us at this point in our vacationing lives. That being said, we recently added a 3rd child to our family so that means that the 2BR that used to be a splurge and often allowed us to bring guests on vacations with us will soon become a must have. Also, it seems like the 11 month booking window is becoming more and more important so we would like a bit of choice.

Hubby and I are thinking about adding some points, probably 50 to start with. We thought about waiting for BLT, but we really LOVE our stays at VWL and are leaning in that direction. That would insure us a VWL stay at least every 3 years with banking & borrowing.

So, here is where I need some opinions!

Should we go through DVC? Pros: Talked to my guide this morning and the points are available in our UY. There would not be any closing costs. Con: $101/point

Should we go through resale? Pros:about $88/point. Cons: closing costs (what would they be? anyone know?), have to wait until a small contract becomes available, might never find one with our UY.

Also, just to make things fun, we currently live in Nebraska. It is one of only 2 states where DVC timeshares are not registered (the other is Hawaii so that will be changing once DVC builds there) so we can not handle the purchase over the phone/through the mail. Darn, have to take a trip to WDW!

All Right -- please let me know what you think!

 

[chalee94]

for a small add-on, i would go direct. small resales are generally priced higher since nonmembers can only get a small contract by resale...after taking into account closing costs and getting current year pts, buying direct is almost always a better deal.

(too bad you can't just add-on with a phone call, though.)

 

[backyardponder]

if you buy direct, can you execute the documents at DVC's Doorway to Dreams in the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois? That would probably be an over-night trip from Omaha.

 

[bellazachmom]

What a great idea! Hadn't even considered that.

Do you think that my guide would still get the credit for the sale, though? He has been very helpful and I would hate for him to lose out. I'll call him and ask.

Thanks!