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- Jun 24, 2009
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We are looking at resale contracts, I have been researching the resorts and DVC in general for months. We have the time (and patience
) to go resale instead of through Disney, and don't need to finance.
I am totally torn between AKV and SSR though! SSR for the obvious resale value, seems like a no brainer. 44-45 yrs of points, low maintenance and the crazy good deals you can get through resale.
However, I continue going back to the AKV listings!!!! We stayed in a 1br value last Fall (rented) and LOVED this resort. Swam at Kidani and loved it too! I also like the fact that most the 1brs sleep 5 and there are 2 baths at Kidani. The point chart is hands down the best value in DVC, so we could buy 150-160 vs 180-200pts at SSR.
BUT, it also seems (through this board anyway) as though AKV has pretty great availability at the 7mo window. So we could always try to get a ressie at AKV and end up banking points for a bigger ressie the next year.
I have never stayed at SSR, but have looked through all the pics, maps, ect. We will always drive and have a car, so I don't see the bus system being an issue. The pool looks great and the new proposed Paddock pool too! Plus I love the idea of the THV!
Ideally I would love to buy 100pts at SSR and 75pts at AKV, but DH said no way to 2 contacts and 2 closings. I worked hard to get him on board at all
Any details I haven't considered? What would you choose and why? Thanks!

I am totally torn between AKV and SSR though! SSR for the obvious resale value, seems like a no brainer. 44-45 yrs of points, low maintenance and the crazy good deals you can get through resale.
However, I continue going back to the AKV listings!!!! We stayed in a 1br value last Fall (rented) and LOVED this resort. Swam at Kidani and loved it too! I also like the fact that most the 1brs sleep 5 and there are 2 baths at Kidani. The point chart is hands down the best value in DVC, so we could buy 150-160 vs 180-200pts at SSR.
BUT, it also seems (through this board anyway) as though AKV has pretty great availability at the 7mo window. So we could always try to get a ressie at AKV and end up banking points for a bigger ressie the next year.
I have never stayed at SSR, but have looked through all the pics, maps, ect. We will always drive and have a car, so I don't see the bus system being an issue. The pool looks great and the new proposed Paddock pool too! Plus I love the idea of the THV!
Ideally I would love to buy 100pts at SSR and 75pts at AKV, but DH said no way to 2 contacts and 2 closings. I worked hard to get him on board at all

Any details I haven't considered? What would you choose and why? Thanks!