ROFR Thread April to June 2022 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[hglenn]

That was my thought too...I was at least hoping to see others passing to know that things were moving along. We're at day 36 and 22 for our 2 and very antsy.

day 36?!?!? are you kidding me?? Yea, it's ridiculous... And I get it - they've got no interest in making it a pleasant experience. However, IMO, one of the most attractive things about DVC - direct or resale - is the retained interest of buyers. Even if someone is buying direct, they have to see DVC as a much lower risk than other time shares. Even though Disney doesn't necessarily make money off of the resales, I would think they would want to maintain the integrity of the program as a whole by not making the resale process such a PITA.

 

[jessica9785]

Yeah I noticed this too. We have an SSR in ROFR right now with a September use year and double points available come September. We paid $136 which is a bit higher than many of the listings right now for SSR… but with double points coming, I didn’t mind paying more, and at least we might have a shot at passing ROFR at $136 (our $125 was taken by Disney). Wh

That was my thought too...I was at least hoping to see others passing to know that things were moving along. We're at day 36 and 22 for our 2 and very antsy.

We’re on day 36 as well, I called the concierge team and was told it could be the end of this week or NEXT.

 

[mejones1115]

We’re on day 36 as well, I called the concierge team and was told it could be the end of this week or NEXT.

I emailed them yesterday to make sure we hadn't missed something. They said that they've noticed in the past 2 weeks Disney has been taking longer than normal. This is so painful

 

[Mexacajun]

I emailed them yesterday to make sure we hadn't missed something. They said that they've noticed in the past 2 weeks Disney has been taking longer than normal. This is so painful

Day 36 here too. I am sure my daily emails to concierge team are getting annoying.

 

[hglenn]

Day 36 here too. I am sure my daily emails to concierge team are getting annoying.

How do you email the concierge team? Is that with DVD or your broker? In all honesty, I'm hoping mine flies under the radar so perhaps I don't want to email them to draw attention to it! LOL

 

[Mexacajun]

How do you email the concierge team? Is that with DVD or your broker? In all honesty, I'm hoping mine flies under the radar so perhaps I don't want to email them to draw attention to it! LOL

Broker. They said they inquired about mine and several others that were over 30 days. Hopefully didn’t push them to take it. Eek!!

 

[Ashlotte]

So ironic because I was looking for a smaller contract but I too got trigger happy and just jumped on it. Now I haveto figure out how to rent half of it to cover my annual dues. I wish Dole Whips were included as part of our dues, kinda like parking. I'm a genious!

We should swap contracts! LOL. I feel like if I ended up with too large of a contract, I would intend to rent points out, but then just use them myself.

 

[mejones1115]

How do you email the concierge team? Is that with DVD or your broker? In all honesty, I'm hoping mine flies under the radar so perhaps I don't want to email them to draw attention to it! LOL

I emailed the concierge team through our broker. They've been good about sending weekly updates that we're still waiting. But we hadn't heard from them in almost 2 weeks.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Have their been any reported instances of an Aulani being taken in ROFR? My seller has a trip booked so we're doing a delayed closing and there might be time for me to get cash out of my SSR contract so I don't have to move other money around. But I'm nervous to sell and then lightning strikes me in ROFR.

I've heard an instance in the $60's or $70s? But I've never seen it. You'll be fine. Disney still has plenty of direct points in their inventory. I don't think they'll be pining for your puny 300.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

We should swap contracts! LOL. I feel like if I ended up with too large of a contract, I would intend to rent points out, but then just use them myself.

That is my issue! 260 points is way too many for my little family staycations but when my points loaded, I immediately started booking for the year and ended up with only 80 points left. It's so hard to stay disciplined and rent. I really need to though to cover my annual dues.

 

[suzking7]

We closed today on this contract. That was fast compared to the ROFR wait.
So for those of you keeping track:
Offer sent to ROFR 3/16
Passed ROFR 4/11
Closed 4/18
Now waiting for Disney to add to it our existing membership and load the points!
I can't wait to book our first trip to our new home.

Congrats!!!

 

[Drewferin]

Wonder if ROFR has a bucket for Riviera contracts or if they are just in a normal queue. Since Disney doesn't buy back resorts that are currently being sold it seems like a waste of their time to do anything minus auto pass on these contracts. Although somebody said they have taken an Aulani contract in the past...

 

[DVChris]

Have their been any reported instances of an Aulani being taken in ROFR? My seller has a trip booked so we're doing a delayed closing and there might be time for me to get cash out of my SSR contract so I don't have to move other money around. But I'm nervous to sell and then lightning strikes me in ROFR.

I think you are safe from ROFR. I have two AUL subsidized contracts with delayed closings in process. Both passed in the normal ROFR timeline but now I am waiting for the seller’s last trip to take place before we can close.
I heard the *legendary* story of one Aulani contract being taken in ROFR years ago but it’s a mystery to me if it was an actual occurrence or just a fable.

 

[kash92]

New to the DIS boards Hopefully I have the format correct:

kash92---$173-$25950-150-VGF-Dec-158/21, 150/22, 150/23- seller pays CC, sent 4/19

We know we missed out on the great direct subsidized deals that were out in March, but we didn't know they existed at the time. I saw another contract on here for $158 after our offer that I'm super curious to watch (I hope it's accepted). We figure that, ultimately, we hope to pass ROFR and once that happens, look at other contracts to see what we can offer (there wasn't much in the way of ROFR info to go on in the past several months at VGF).

I'd be curious to hear thoughts from seasoned veterans of the DVC game. With VGF2, do you think the ROFR folks are passing on aggressive contracts because of their own inventory? Thanks in advance!!

 

[Sandisw]

New to the DIS boards Hopefully I have the format correct:

kash92---$173-$25950-150-VGF-Dec-158/21, 150/22, 150/23- seller pays CC, sent 4/19

We know we missed out on the great direct subsidized deals that were out in March, but we didn't know they existed at the time. I saw another contract on here for $158 after our offer that I'm super curious to watch (I hope it's accepted). We figure that, ultimately, we hope to pass ROFR and once that happens, look at other contracts to see what we can offer (there wasn't much in the way of ROFR info to go on in the past several months at VGF).

I'd be curious to hear thoughts from seasoned veterans of the DVC game. With VGF2, do you think the ROFR folks are passing on aggressive contracts because of their own inventory? Thanks in advance!!

If you used the link in the first post, then it’s fine. If not, go back and use it and your info can be added!

And, I think VGF contracts are safe from ROFR.

 

[Hopfather28]

ROFR Crickets 2 days in a row. I would like to amend my previous statement that this the week a bunch of us find out.

 

[Morganjacar]

day 36?!?!? are you kidding me?? Yea, it's ridiculous... And I get it - they've got no interest in making it a pleasant experience. However, IMO, one of the most attractive things about DVC - direct or resale - is the retained interest of buyers. Even if someone is buying direct, they have to see DVC as a much lower risk than other time shares. Even though Disney doesn't necessarily make money off of the resales, I would think they would want to maintain the integrity of the program as a whole by not making the resale process such a PITA.

I was just thinking this. It benefits Disney to keep a robust resale market just for the fact of keeping value and keeping people wanting to buy direct. It has to play a factor in peoples decisions to buy direct knowing there is a resale market if they needed to sell for unforeseen reasons.

 

[gskywalker]

I've heard an instance in the $60's or $70s? But I've never seen it. You'll be fine. Disney still has plenty of direct points in their inventory. I don't think they'll be pining for your puny 300.

That was me at $70 in 2021. Disney let it go through. Another person had a subsidized contract at $80 pp that disney didn't take back. It will probably happen some day but I doubt they will take one for many years.

 

[Morganjacar]

New to the DIS boards Hopefully I have the format correct:

kash92---$173-$25950-150-VGF-Dec-158/21, 150/22, 150/23- seller pays CC, sent 4/19

We know we missed out on the great direct subsidized deals that were out in March, but we didn't know they existed at the time. I saw another contract on here for $158 after our offer that I'm super curious to watch (I hope it's accepted). We figure that, ultimately, we hope to pass ROFR and once that happens, look at other contracts to see what we can offer (there wasn't much in the way of ROFR info to go on in the past several months at VGF).

I'd be curious to hear thoughts from seasoned veterans of the DVC game. With VGF2, do you think the ROFR folks are passing on aggressive contracts because of their own inventory? Thanks in advance!!

I put an offer on this contract during my VGF blitz. Lol , they scoffed at my 150 offer !

 

[shand32783]

How do you determine, when looking at contracts that have been sitting for awhile, what to offer? Example, like if this one has been sitting for 3+ months (this is just an example) $175-$35000-200-VGF-Feb-0/21, 400/22, 200/23, 200/24. Obviously the double points are nice.

I mean I know that they may not budge or they may counter, but looking at making a full offer and they pay all the closing and maintenance fees.... Too much for a starting offer? Start with less and work way up? I mean 35K is 35K (minus fees) if it's been sitting for awhile.

Just curious what goes into your thought process on how you go about making your first offer?