ROFR Thread Jan to March 2026 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[Girlstar30]

Id like to add that the broker doesnt make it seem like mf could be something negotiated or volunteers that information. When I bought akv and didnt think of that being a possibility it was ofc never mentioned except for in the contract once it was drawn up.

Once I found out on the boards that this was possible, I did ask and the broker made it clear that since I was the buyer using the points that I was to be the one to pay them. I was more desperate at the time for points because we were going on a month long trip in september and I needed those points asap as it was already february and wouldnt be wrapped until April so I accepted that and reimbursed them and I didnt end up regretting it because we went and had an amazing vacation!

 

[airjay75]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

 

[Girlstar30]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

This is my stance too, at the time I was kind of hoping to be rejected or I should say, scared of the offer being accepted Thats when you know you have the disease, addonitis

 

[Dyefrog]

Passed
Dyefrog---$138-$28250-200-CCV@WL-Aug-36/24, 200/25, 200/26, 200/27-sent 2/16, passed 3/4
36 points in 24 were banked to 25, Seller/Broker pays $500 admin fee. Seller will bank 2025 points post ROFR. Buyer pays 2026 dues.

 

[shoretodisney]

I always think, well, if I am going to basically get full use of the points, it is only fair that I would pay/reimburse the dues associated with those points. If the points have been banked/borrowed/distressed, I'm not getting full use, so not paying for the dues for those points is pretty reasonable IMO. And, if I am getting full use, but my offer includes not reimbursing the seller, then I'm effectively asking for a price/point that is less than the price by the amount of the dues. But, not all sellers/brokers are going to think about an offer the same way, so who knows. Never hurts to make an offer - worst that can't happen is they say no.

Well put. I've only had the experience of buying two contracts so far but my thought has always been to look only for loaded contracts in addition to offering relatively aggressive prices/point. IMO the standard you mentioned of banked points not requiring mf reimbursement is an undervalued advantage for a buyer as long as they are sure they can/will use them in full. I prefer that way to find value vs finding deals on stripped contracts. I also always factor in any discount on closing costs I want into my price/point offer to save the hassle of back and forth on that topic. As you said, it all comes down to a total $ amount anyway and unless I think I'm reaching ROFR levels it matters not.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Well put. I've only had the experience of buying two contracts so far but my thought has always been to look only for loaded contracts in addition to offering relatively aggressive prices/point. IMO the standard you mentioned of banked points not requiring mf reimbursement is an undervalued advantage for a buyer as long as they are sure they can/will use them in full. I prefer that way to find value vs finding deals on stripped contracts. I also always factor in any discount on closing costs I want into my price/point offer to save the hassle of back and forth on that topic. As you said, it all comes down to a total $ amount anyway and unless I think I'm reaching ROFR levels it matters not.

Do you mean ROFR levels based on price per point?

 

[shoretodisney]

Do you mean ROFR levels based on price per point?

Yes. If the listing was already low enough that I thought it may be likely to be taken by Disney I'd only then look to negotiate any further deals via closing costs or mf. Although maybe Disney considers those in their decision too? I actually don't know and never thought about that until this second lol.

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

Yes. If the listing was already low enough that I thought it may be likely to be taken by Disney I'd only then look to negotiate any further deals via closing costs or mf. Although maybe Disney considers those in their decision too? I actually don't know and never thought about that until this second lol.

Seems like nobody knows what contracts the ROFR monster will choose. I went with an average price per point offer and requested seller to cover all closing costs. Figured if they ROFR’d for price per point, I’d be safer.

 

[haPevraftr]

haPevraftr---$36.5-$6125-150-VB-Feb-0/25, 0/26, 0/27, 150/28-Broker pays $500 fee- sent 3/16
Delayed closing June 2026, Seller credits 2027 MF at closing

 

[IsDVCForMe?]

haPevraftr---$36.5-$6125-150-VB-Feb-0/25, 0/26, 0/27, 150/28-Broker pays $500 fee- sent 3/16
Delayed closing June 2026, Seller credits 2027 MF at closing

Hadn’t ever considered 2027 dues for stripped points. Glad to see this scenario for future purchases.