our economy stinks

[pickles]

here is the recap story--

I was so happy in 2005 hubby took me and the kids and inlaws to disney for our 10th anniversary..our only anniversary we ever did anything. He proposed to me again and everything, very cool trip. I came home and got the disney depression and a few months later learned about dvc and as you guessed we bought at okw 190 pts.
We have managed a couple trips. Then, bought a new house..did I mention this house was needed, but the extra big mortgage was not. This extra mortgage has eaten into my disney funds. Then, to top it off my great online business has drizzled down so badly with the economy(if you need a puppy please email me for url-help a starving dvc owner), I finally offered to hubby that he could sell the dvc..we really need to dig out of the long term hole.
It is the logical, practical and smart thing to do, but i am miserable. We did list it and somewhere deep inside me I keep hoping no one will ever make an offer, and yet the practical side to me says we need to sell.
I do get to keep a son and me trip we had planned for late Jan, and hubby said we can always go back later when things are better, it just seems so...yuk. I can't explain why that is so yuk..I just love owning dvc..maybe it is an ego trio. For the first time I can finally say to people "my vacation home in FL" just cool.
If the economy would just pick up, this would all be fine..just a combination of a new mortgage and low sales ruining my dvc
I will do the right and practical thing, just wish i didn't have to

 

[dallastxcpa]

So sorry to hear of your dilema. I am sure things will pick up for you and even if you sell your DVC there will always be someone else down the road offering there's for resale.

Until then you are making the smart choice. One bright thing to think about is when the economy is bad that is when Disney offers there best travel deals. In 2003, we paid for 4 days (room and park tickets) and got 8. So here is some pixie dust to help you through.

 

[OneMoreTry]

Whoa!!

Just keep in mind you'll still be able to visit WDW. And maybe when the economy picks up you can buy in Hawaii or CRV or wherever the newest resort might be.

 

[Granny]

Have you considered renting your points as an alternative? You could easily make $12-14 per point which more than covers the annual dues and contributes towards your household finances.

If you think your personal economics are only a short term downturn, then renting might be a good alternative to selling.

If you need the total amount to help "dig out", then you are wise to sell your DVC luxury item to help pay off the higher priorities.

But don't fret...WDW isn't going anywhere, and you will have many chances to visit in the future. Best wishes to you and your family as you work through this part of your lives.

 

[Cee]

I feel your pain.

 

[eliza61]

Take a deep breathe. Make a little lemonaide with lifes lemons (I know- easier said than done) and remember all the great things you do have. Like the other posters have said. Disney, DVC and the fine folks on the dis will be here when you come back.