POLL: When purchasing did DVC guide disclose the fact that use could be restriced

[CarolA]

Haven't read this, but...

You left out... Did not purchase first time from Disney so didn't have a guide.

And of course.... when buying real estate if you go ONLY on what the salesperson tells you please call me... I have some land for you... just a small water drainage problme.

 

[dilettante]

Why should this be an issue?

It is not the responsibility of the guide to "disclose" anything that is already covered in the POS. As a matter of fact, the contents of the POS are the only thing that is actually promised by DVD. Unless you specifically asked, I certainly don't feel this is an important selling point of the program. However, even if someone does find it important, it is covered in the printed document we all agreed to when signing our sales contracts.

The details of reservation limitiations are definitley included in every POS I have so even if your guide did not specifically explain the legal language, it was something that could be reviewed even after signing the documents and within the period when the sale may be rescinded by the buyer.

If you didn't know about the provisions included in the documents and still went ahead with the purchase, it would seem there is only one person to blame ... and it's NOT your guide.

Well, in the law, it's called good-faith dealing or bargaining. Both parties should have full, mutual, and transparent dealings. It would certainly conform to good-faith if DVC salespeople fully disclose issues like this one, right up front. A salesman telling a prospective buyer to just go and read the POS, while knowing there are brightline issues that should be mentioned, could be construed as deceptive. Consumer protections exist because not everyone is operating at the level of an MBA or JD. Caveat emptor isn't the best policy, especially given the complexity of today's world.

 

[Delaware Mike]

Well, in the law, it's called good-faith dealing or bargaining. Both parties should have full, mutual, and transparent dealings. It would certainly conform to good-faith if DVC salespeople fully disclose issues like this one, right up front. A salesman telling a prospective buyer to just go and read the POS, while knowing there are brightline issues that should be mentioned, could be construed as deceptive. Consumer protections exist because not everyone is operating at the level of an MBA or JD. Caveat emptor isn't the best policy, especially given the complexity of today's world.

Simply because a DVC Salesperson neglects to provide FULL disclosure of every nuance of a contract does not make her or him deceptive.

And the law, contract or otherwise, does not relieve a purchaser of making herself or himself aware of the terms and conditions of a transaction. No one should allow someone else to do the homework for them. To do so, only invites trouble.

The fact DVC provides a POS is evidence a deception is NOT being perpetrated, by Disney or its salespersons. The facts are laid out for anyone to read in the spirit of full disclosure. If a purchaser does not avail themselves of the information provided to them, it's their fault, not the seller.

So, again, Caveat Emptor...

 

[senecabeach]

When you purchased your DVC through DVC did your guide or anyone else clearly tell you that use of the points could be restricted to your home Resort?

No...but...my other 2 timeshares, Cape Cod & Cancun didn't say that either..

OK..."Force Me" to stay at my "Home Resort" !!