ROFR Thread July to Sept 2021 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[stlrod]

Also, even if I was going to buy resale, now is a bad time to purchase VGF even at prices currently considered a good deal, the $170-$180 range. If VGF2 opens at an even semi-reasonable price per point, it’s going to drive the resale price down to the $160 range, or less, so in my opinion any resale VGF contract purchased now is guaranteed a somewhat substantial loss. And if the resale purchase price is even close to what is now being asked, or over $180, or $190, or heaven forbid $200, the loss will be even larger. Who wants that?

Paul, You raise a valid point. I was comfortable as I view the purchase price on mine as $160pp rather than $180pp since it came with double points in the first year. I paid no dues on the points that had been banked from 2020 and will easily rent those for $20pp, bringing my "net" price down to $160pp. I'm pretty certain that whatever incentives are offered for VGF2, it won't bring the price down below the current Riviera promotional pricing which is only $6 off a 100 point contract (or $195). Rod

 

[andyc83]

My wait is finally over!!!!

FSUSammy---$167-$38258-220-BLT-Aug-0/20, 341/21, 220/22- sent 6/24, passed 7/30

Grats! We joined BLT last year and we love it!

 

[Ginamarie]

After preaching about the ease of direct purchases and lamenting the pricing of resale contracts... I just put a bid on OKW-E points.. because I am a glutton for punishment. It's a bit of a lowball bid, but we'll see what happens.

 

[edudansil]

My wait is finally over!!!!

FSUSammy---$167-$38258-220-BLT-Aug-0/20, 341/21, 220/22- sent 6/24, passed 7/30

Oh my gosh-talk about timing! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[MICKIMINI]

After preaching about the ease of direct purchases and lamenting the pricing of resale contracts... I just put a bid on OKW-E points.. because I am a glutton for punishment. It's a bit of a lowball bid, but we'll see what happens.

Prepare to hunker down for the next 5-6 weeks! Ice cream and chocolate alleviate stress...

 

[Jen0718]

Prepare to hunker down for the next 5-6 weeks! Ice cream and chocolate alleviate stress...

Do they though?

 

[Quiltsndisney]

This makes me feel so much better-glad I’m not the only one! (Clicks post and immediately heads back to check email)

Every ding I quickly look and nothing. I am a June 28th. Come on.

 

[mtalken]

My wait is finally over!!!!

FSUSammy---$167-$38258-220-BLT-Aug-0/20, 341/21, 220/22- sent 6/24, passed 7/30

Yay! If I wasn't going to hear back myself, I was hoping at least one of the other two of you waiting on BLT would come through! Now, hopefully they go through a whole bunch more BLTs and Jen and I hear back soon!

 

[Jen0718]

Yay! If I wasn't going to hear back myself, I was hoping at least one of the other two of you waiting on BLT would come through! Now, hopefully they go through a whole bunch more BLTs and Jen and I hear back soon!

Your post to the Universe’s ears

 

[isthisanything]

I don't even have a contract in ROFR, nor am I in the market for any new points (at least as far as I'm willing to admit to the universe right now), but I still lurk here everyday, rooting people on. I also have a good friend who is waiting on BLT from early July, so I'm monitoring the progress of the contracts that are getting decisions.

Anyway, congratulations to all who passed today, and to those who didn't, I hope the next one goes better. It'll all be worth it in the end. Have a great weekend, all!

 

[Chia1974]

My wait is finally over!!!!

FSUSammy---$167-$38258-220-BLT-Aug-0/20, 341/21, 220/22- sent 6/24, passed 7/30

Welcome home, neighbor!

 

[HIRyeDVC]

Yes, in many instances resale just doesn’t make any sense. I’m planning on buying 300 points direct for VGF2 when it goes on sale later this year or early next. I think the direct price will be higher than the ridiculous prices currently being asked on resale, but with incentives not that much higher, and in the long run the ability to use the points at future resorts is worth it, not to mention the ease of actually making the purchase without a multi month wait.

Also, even if I was going to buy resale, now is a bad time to purchase VGF even at prices currently considered a good deal, the $170-$180 range. If VGF2 opens at an even semi-reasonable price per point, it’s going to drive the resale price down to the $160 range, or less, so in my opinion any resale VGF contract purchased now is guaranteed a somewhat substantial loss. And if the resale purchase price is even close to what is now being asked, or over $180, or $190, or heaven forbid $200, the loss will be even larger. Who wants that?

I would agree with you if Disney decided to sell VGF2 for similar prices to Aulani and Riviera but no one knows what it will be. VGF was priced at $255 direct before they took it off the site. There’s no reason to believe that Disney will price it at lower than what it was selling for. If anything, they will probably sell it for more than $255pp because people love that resort. And it’s WDW’s “flagship” resort. I think people need to “gird their loins” as Pete likes to say. And if they sold it for cheap, it would be even more detrimental for Aulani and Riviera. I can’t see them doing that. Just my opinion.

 

[Chia1974]

I just read on Facebook that DVC guide says VGF2 will not have kitchen sinks in the studios because they are not redoing the plumbing. Just mini fridge and microwave.

 

[ajiuo]

Let's try this again!

andyc83---$135-$34630-250-AKV-Feb-0/21, 318/22, 189/23, 250/24- sent 7/30

You got this one

 

[MAKP2]

Welp, going to try again. This time I'm paying MF so hopefully it will go through!

softballmom3---$128-$15438-110-SSR-Feb-0/20, 110/21, 110/22, 110/23- sent 7/30 Delayed Closing 10/7/21

Since you have a delayed closing don’t forget to ask the seller through the broker to bank your ‘21 points. With a glut of points, it might be difficult to make reservation for less than 4 months. You have till Sep 30 to bank your Feb UY.

 

[softballmom3]

Since you have a delayed closing don’t forget to ask the seller through the broker to bank your ‘21 points. With a glut of points, it might be difficult to make reservation for less than 4 months. You have till Sep 30 to bank your Feb UY.

Thank you! I did. It's actually in the contract .

 

[andyc83]

You got this one

Fingers crossed!

 

[JETSDAD]

I just read on Facebook that DVC guide says VGF2 will not have kitchen sinks in the studios because they are not redoing the plumbing. Just mini fridge and microwave.

That's kind of what I've been expecting. With the short timeline given for the renovation and the announcement calling them resort studios it seems like they may keep them more like hotel rooms. Obviously speculation at this time.

 

[Sandisw]

That's kind of what I've been expecting. With the short timeline given for the renovation and the announcement calling them resort studios it seems like they may keep them more like hotel rooms. Obviously speculation at this time.

Assuming they add the Murphy bed couch, it will be a good option.

 

[JETSDAD]

Assuming they add the Murphy bed couch, it will be a good option.

I don't see why they would have to do away with having 2 queen beds instead and keeping it more like a hotel room. That makes the conversion even faster.