ROFR Thread Jan to March 2022 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[mousehouse23]

This news of an incipient price hike led me and my husband to just call and purchase 150 SSR points from Disney. We knew they were scooping up a lot of SSR resales and were hoping for some incentives later in the year, but this moved our hand.

Our guide did not say that there would be a price increase forthcoming, fwiw. She said she had "no news" with regards to any price changes. I guess we could dawdle over signing our papers and see what transpires in the next few days...

 

[Chia1974]

I've got three kids and my wife doesn't pack light, I save a couple hundred bucks on bag fees.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I've got three kids and my wife doesn't pack light, I save a couple hundred bucks on bag fees.

good point about the bags. definitely can add up. You can always use the $200 airline credit for AMEX PLAT? I always end up buying a whole bunch of HA earphones, blankets, taro chips, and sunblock. Wanna buy some?

 

[wnielsen1]

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I just find it humorous that your email subject to your guide was Addonitis question

 

[Jgc014]

Yes first ever. I'm hoping one goes through and then I will use that use year going forward. I'm learning. Thanks for the advice.

They are both great spots!! Just wanted to be sure you knew how different use years would work as I definitely didn’t originally.

Your Poly will definitely go through, and I think you have a got shot with Boardwalk as well, but not a lock as Disney is buying back a lot of BW currently. That being said, Disney historically has been much less likely to buy back smaller contracts, so I think both could go through.

 

[hglenn]

This news of an incipient price hike led me and my husband to just call and purchase 150 SSR points from Disney. We knew they were scooping up a lot of SSR resales and were hoping for some incentives later in the year, but this moved our hand.

Our guide did not say that there would be a price increase forthcoming, fwiw. She said she had "no news" with regards to any price changes. I guess we could dawdle over signing our papers and see what transpires in the next few days...

Are the direct prices advertised somewhere? I can only see Riviera and Aulani...

 

[Chia1974]

I just find it humorous that your email subject to your guide was Addonitis question

That is totally normal right?
We just kept it since beginning.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

good point about the bags. definitely can add up. You can always use the $200 airline credit for AMEX PLAT? I always end up buying a whole bunch of HA earphones, blankets, taro chips, and sunblock. Wanna buy some?

I can't get any value out of those ultra premium credit cards. I made the Sapphire Reserve work for awhile but I dropped down to a stack of zero-AF cards, plus Blue Cash Preferred, Southwest Priority, and JetBlue Plus.

 

[wnielsen1]

This news of an incipient price hike led me and my husband to just call and purchase 150 SSR points from Disney. We knew they were scooping up a lot of SSR resales and were hoping for some incentives later in the year, but this moved our hand.

Our guide did not say that there would be a price increase forthcoming, fwiw. She said she had "no news" with regards to any price changes. I guess we could dawdle over signing our papers and see what transpires in the next few days...

Yep, and you've got 10 days even if you signed today.

 

[sjdrr1313]

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soooo, if someone wanted to add on.... would he recommend they do it today? I guess you could do it today and cancel tomorrow if there's a better offer with incentives...

 

[Chia1974]

I emailed my guide your question and it’s asking for a friend.

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I can't get any value out of those ultra premium credit cards. I made the Sapphire Reserve work for awhile but I dropped down to a stack of zero-AF cards, plus Blue Cash Preferred, Southwest Priority, and JetBlue Plus.

I'm with ya. The only premium card I have left is the PLAT and I'm inching towards cancelling it. Status and airport lounges are an illusion. Cash back is king.

 

[Chia1974]

I'm with ya. The only premium card I have left is the PLAT and I'm inching towards cancelling it. Status and airport lounges are an illusion. Cash back is king.

I’m not sure Chase sapphire reserve is worth it for $550! I’m looking to buy direct VGF2 with a card but I just don’t see good value after paying the fee.

 

[pkrieger2287]

Still a little gray area on the specific details but I've got pretty good confirmation this is happening...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1506684158596243457

 

[pianomanzano]

I can't get any value out of those ultra premium credit cards. I made the Sapphire Reserve work for awhile but I dropped down to a stack of zero-AF cards, plus Blue Cash Preferred, Southwest Priority, and JetBlue Plus.

Added the Southwest card this past November shortly after we joined DVC for the 100k points offer (that count towards a companion pass) since we got a loaded SSR resale contract and added on at RIV and got 2020 points banked for our Dec UY for a whopping 800+ points to use this year (also got sorcerers passes for my wife and I anticipating a lot of trips). Then a week later we found out my wife is pregnant, throwing a curve ball in all of our travel plans for the next 18 months and effectively devaluing our companion pass. Not complaining at all though, happy to have another one on the way! #girldad

 

[limace]

Yes first ever. I'm hoping one goes through and then I will use that use year going forward. I'm learning. Thanks for the advice.

If they both pass it’s going to be a pain in the butt. I’d rescind one if I was in your shoes-or both-then research til your eyes bleed.

 

[Jgc014]

I’m not sure Chase sapphire reserve is worth it for $550! I’m looking to buy direct VGF2 with a card but I just don’t see good value after paying the fee.

You do get a $300 travel credit, so I see the fee more as $250 a year as we easily use the $300. We have and have liked over the years, but with the annual fee increase (I think it used to be $400 or $450), we are thinking about downgrading or getting rid of it. My husband doesn’t like change though, so who knows - it does have some decent perks as well..

 

[HIRyeDVC]

I’m not sure Chase sapphire reserve is worth it for $550! I’m looking to buy direct VGF2 with a card but I just don’t see good value after paying the fee.

definitely not. I prefer the Chase Ink business preferred. Better welcome bonus and only a $95 AF.

 

[Sandisw]

How do I find out what the floor is for ROFR? I will consult what others are offering on the boards of this website. Also, I look at resale websites as to what their average is for the resale contracts they sell from month to month. However, those average still don't tell me what the floor is. So often I am guessing. This last contract the agent said it was priced right and that Disney was not taking back very many Bay Lakes, so it would probably be fine. She did not tell me what the floor was. So how do I find that out? I am willing to offer above the floor, I just need to try to figure out what that is. Any inside to this would be very much appreciated.

There is no actual number. It is a general idea based on the information posted here and from reports that DVC Resale market puts out that give you an idea. For example, we know that people seem to be losing the SSR game under $125 more often than not.

For me, that would be the floor I would use for the over/under game. My buyers offered me $120 a point. Since that is below that, I think they have a higher chance of losing it than had they offered me asking price of $125 or even had I been asking $130 and they were paying that.

Sorry for the confusion!

 

[Chia1974]

definitely not. I prefer the Chase Ink business preferred. Better welcome bonus and only a $95 AF.

I preferred not to apply for another credit card if the incentives are not worth awhile. Probably just use Chase Disney premier and get 6 month no interest and 2% back to pay dues. I prefer cash back better than rewards.