safety of renting points

[csimonri]

Is it safe to rent points on the rent boards? How does it work how do you protect yourself? I saw a reservation that looked interesting that said they could not use a 2 bedroom and we're looking to rent their reservation for 9 dollars a point is it to good to be true ? Do people get burned?

 

[RobDoc]

Is it safe to rent points on the rent boards? How does it work how do you protect yourself? I saw a reservation that looked interesting that said they could not use a 2 bedroom and we're looking to rent their reservation for 9 dollars a point is it to good to be true ? Do people get burned?

Over the past 17 years, there have been very, very few problems with DVC rentals using our DVC Rent/Trade Board.

However, there are several things you can do before sending any $$ to a complete stranger over the internet and they are outlined (along with other suggestions/cautions for both potential renters and DVC members) in the IMPORTANT!! - **How to use this Board** - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING - Updated 9/1/14 thread at the top of the board.

Good luck!

 

[thewelts]

We have rented points many times now -- Once through David's DVC, but mostly through private people that I have found through forums such as this. We have been very fortunate and have had great experiences.

We have paid $10 - $14 per point depending on the resort. We are a small family of three so studio units work well (particularly for our budget). Renting DVC is usually at least 50% less than hotel rack rates.

We stayed at Aulani, Grand Floridian, Grand Californian and Bay Lake Tower.

I do my best to research the folks that rent to me. Google searches, etc. Only one time, the renter was suspicious (e.g. would not share any personal information), so I decided not to rent from that individual.

Good Luck!

 

[catherines_mama]

I've been a rentee once (via these boards) and a renter once (via David's) both are so safe and secure.

Either position is scary but if you follow the suggestions and tips provided it can be a very safe and rewarding experience for everyone.

Also as a rentee I fully agree, it can come out to be 50% less then rack rate. For us we did 2 normal hotel rooms so renting DVC was such a savings, even the 2 Bdrm villa saved us money.

After renting once, we got hooked and bought.

 

[Dvcrani]

Look at the members activity in the board and with due diligence you should not have problem, good luck.