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

[princesscinderella]

When you say “awhile” what timeframe would you consider constitutes that haha? I’ve had my eyes on a Poly contract that’s been sitting but not sure whether it’s been long enough/“awhile” to warrant the lowball I’d like to make. I need something to substantiate my thought process and give me some courage to roll the dice lol

It was sitting for 3 months

 

[Ginamarie]

I agree with what you're saying about the economic value to a point, but one other consideration is in play with DVC and that is where the ROFR floor is at. For every resort, even ones in active sales, at any given time, DVC has a limit where they'll ROFR. I don't know if anyone has ever hit that number with Aulani, but a number exists, I'm sure. I find it all interesting, especially to go back and look at ROFR threads from several years ago and compare them to now. I look at $105pp for Aulani and don't consider that lowball knowing someone else got through ROFR $70 pp not long ago when the average was in the $80-$95 range. IMO, no one should be paying more than $105 for Aulani bc it'll pass. Maybe a little more for subsidized.

I’m not worried about finding the ROFR floor at Aulani- I think you’d be hard pressed to find a seller that will go low enough for a buyback, especially since they’ll pass it at under $100/point.

 

[BeachClub2014]

When you say “awhile” what timeframe would you consider constitutes that haha? I’ve had my eyes on a Poly contract that’s been sitting but not sure whether it’s been long enough/“awhile” to warrant the lowball I’d like to make. I need something to substantiate my thought process and give me some courage to roll the dice lol

If you see a contract that you want, there is no harm in making an offer. Know what you're willing to pay and be willing to walk away.

 

[JoeDisney247365]

But doesn’t the fact that you had 10 offers rejected indicate that buyers willing to accept $20 less than listed are not incredibly numerous? I think most of these low priced offer acceptances are a result of so many Aulani contracts being on the market right now. As we all know, it’s currently a buyers’ market, but I don’t think it will last forever.

Right it's definitely a buyers market. I guess my point was that you just have to find the right seller. I can't say for certain but in my case that seller was a family not interested on keeping a DVC membership after loved ones had passed. 26k was a lot more appealing to them than annual dues I'm guessing. It's a numbers game if you just hold the line and keep trying with offers. I also purchased BCV during the bloodbath earlier this year at $165PP which is higher than I would pay in the market today but the right price at the time. Again timing is everything.

 

[I am Moana of Motunui]

It’s a 135 point contract. The details are in the 1/22-3/22 ROFR thread. It was listed at $159 and was sitting for a while so I put in a lowball offer and they accepted

Wow! That’s a great deal! Great buy. Congratulations.

 

[Greyhound22]

Greyhound22---$130-$22514-150-SSR-Apr-0/21, 162/22, 150/23- sent 5/10

Taken 6/7

 

[Mexacajun]

Right it's definitely a buyers market. I guess my point was that you just have to find the right seller. I can't say for certain but in my case that seller was a family not interested on keeping a DVC membership after loved ones had passed. 26k was a lot more appealing to them than annual dues I'm guessing. It's a numbers game if you just hold the line and keep trying with offers. I also purchased BCV during the bloodbath earlier this year at $165PP which is higher than I would pay in the market today but the right price at the time. Again timing is everything.

I did something similar earlier this year. I wanted a good deal and bud what I was willing to pay the seller didn’t want to budge so I just walked away and said if you change your mind let me know. They came back within 2 hours.

 

[Paul Stupin]

I did something similar earlier this year. I wanted a good deal and bud what I was willing to pay the seller didn’t want to budge so I just walked away and said if you change your mind let me know. They came back within 2 hours.

I just tried that with a 50 point Aulani contract which frankly I didn't need but we were at Aulani at the time and I thought I'd give it a try. They did not come back within two hours. They did not come back within two days. They didn't come back at all.

 

[superlarz]

superlarz---$142-$7805-50-SSR-Oct-0/20, 0/21, 25/22, 50/23- sent 5/12

Passed 6/2

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I just tried that with a 50 point Aulani contract which frankly I didn't need but we were at Aulani at the time and I thought I'd give it a try. They did not come back within two hours. They did not come back within two days. They didn't come back at all.

It took a week for the seller of my AUL subsidized contract to come back to me with my initial offer.

 

[arich35]

I’m not worried about finding the ROFR floor at Aulani- I think you’d be hard pressed to find a seller that will go low enough for a buyback, especially since they’ll pass it at under $100/point.

Only downside to Aulani is you are booking at 7 months for Disney World?

 

[princesscinderella]

Only downside to Aulani is you are booking at 7 months for Disney World?

The biggest downside will be annual dues as a beach property will need much more frequent and extensive repairs and maintenance due to the caustic salt air. They will always be higher than a WDW DVC property and will get more expensive faster as the property ages.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Only downside to Aulani is you are booking at 7 months for Disney World?

I think you can find plenty of availability at 7 months at AKL, SSR, OKW, and even BLT. Besides, aren’t most SSR owners able to switch at 7 mos?

The biggest downside will be annual dues as a beach property will need much more frequent and extensive repairs and maintenance due to the caustic salt air. They will always be higher than a WDW DVC property and will get more expensive faster as the property ages.

Unless you get AUL subsidized. Lowest dues is all of DVC.

 

[GVLSoccerGuy]

When you say “awhile” what timeframe would you consider constitutes that haha? I’ve had my eyes on a Poly contract that’s been sitting but not sure whether it’s been long enough/“awhile” to warrant the lowball I’d like to make. I need something to substantiate my thought process and give me some courage to roll the dice lol

I put an offer on one that was 10 under asking. $157 for 220 points. Between banked and current year points, there are 264 points available (February UY). They took it within an hour of me offering and it hadn't been up for very long. I say, take a chance. All they can do is say no. If you have the ability to be patient, I think there are deals to be had.

 

[Sandisw]

I think you can find plenty of availability at 7 months at AKL, SSR, OKW, and even BLT. Besides, aren’t most SSR owners able to switch at 7 mos?

Unless you get AUL subsidized. Lowest dues is all of DVC.

Depends on when you travel and room size, as well as number of nights wanted.

I do use my SSR points at 7 months to try and snag the same 1 bedrooms I usually book. Sometimes I can and sometimes I can’t.

I definitely have had times when even the big three did not have more than a few nights

But other times, like summer? Yes, 7 months is doable at those especially if you have flexible dates.

Personally I wouldn’t buy off site for stays onsite only.

 

[Chia1974]

I think you can find plenty of availability at 7 months at AKL, SSR, OKW, and even BLT. Besides, aren’t most SSR owners able to switch at 7 mos?

Unless you get AUL subsidized. Lowest dues is all of DVC.

You can always sell them as transfer and book a cash room or rent from others.

 

[Chia1974]

I did something similar earlier this year. I wanted a good deal and bud what I was willing to pay the seller didn’t want to budge so I just walked away and said if you change your mind let me know. They came back within 2 hours.

I’m on a hunt for a “awesome deal”. I don’t need any points whatsoever but I may sell one if I can find one.

 

[theMoreDisneytheBetter]

We went through the 7m game yesterday. Managed to snag a 2BD at VGF with some SAP that needed to be used but it’s amazing how quickly everything disappeared. I understand that it’s marathon weekend and points are still messed up due to COVID BUT it wasn’t fun (for us).

 

[erinkristen04]

If you have the ability to be patient, I think there are deals to be had.

Thanks! Patience generally isn’t my strong suit haha, but there’s no reason I can’t be here since we don’t need the points for little awhile. This will be my very first offer on a dvc contract so I think I’ve psyched myself out. Ive appreciated the reminders that it never hurts to try and that patience will be key in (every aspect of) this process. Now off to talk DH into finally making this offer!!!

 

[GVLSoccerGuy]

Thanks! Patience generally isn’t my strong suit haha, but there’s no reason I can’t be here since we don’t need the points for little awhile. This will be my very first offer on a dvc contract so I think I’ve psyched myself out. Ive appreciated the reminders that it never hurts to try and that patience will be key in (every aspect of) this process. Now off to talk DH into finally making this offer!!!

Yeah. The one we had accepted was also our first offer on a DVC contract. Fingers crossed, we get through ROFR, but the Poly hasn't gotten swiped in over a year according to the DVC Resale Market reports. Honestly, the patience of finding the right listing was much easier than this part. We are ready to have our points, be officially DVC Members, and start planning trips!