Syndrome
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One thing about DVC compared to other timeshares is that it's relatively easy to exchange within the system. Say one buys the cheapest option (usually SSR overall) and reserves at 11 months out, if you pay attention and plan, you can almost always get something you may want that is higher demand at 7 months out. There are a few things that are very unlikely like AKV concierge/value, BWV BW view, etc but even then there are examples of success at 7 months or after. IMO anyone who wants into the system and then try most everything over time is FAR better off buying lower and trying to trade up than trading down buying resale. The reality is that unless you want basically one or 2 resort every time and can plan at 11 months out, you're in the same boat no matter where you own. The exception is if you buy all most all the resorts but few can afford to do this and doing so renting the rest is not a viable plan IMO.
Thaks for the help and tips Dean.
So far we are learning the 11 and 7 booking windows very well just from renting points so far. We have been able to score BWV BW view studio at 11 out, a VWL Studio (during December) at 11 out, a VGC 1 bdrm during the summer at exactly 7 out (that was a lucky one !) and a BW prefered (village green) studio during F&W. So we are learning !
I guess we are focusing in on AKL and not SSR due to the fact that we would rather stay at AK vs SSR , and those value room options would be great for us since we also really like Jambo House. Kidani is also fine with us. Also, AKV has a few more years on SSR for an end date. Resale prices are comparable between SSR and AKL , but AKL is about $1. PP more in MF (as of right now ......who knows what the future will bring ?).
Also for our home resort we would rather be in a hotel type of resort vs the spread out buildings. With DVC its nice to be able to switch it around and try out any resort they have ......as long as you can get in at 7.
Also one thing that I have a question about, it concerning something you said in the above post.
Say I reserve something at our home resort at 11 months out so we are covered for our trip, but really want a different resort and plan to try at 7 out. If I find what I want at 7 out, can I cancel the 11 month reservation that was already made and switch it. Do the point status change when they are canceled and rebooked ? If we are owners at AKL, I could (try to) book a nice value room catagory, then at 7 try for an alternate resort that we may prefer more ........ any penalty in doing that ? Since the AKV value rooms are in such a high demand........I guess it wouldnt be to hard to trade with somebody too .
Thanks for the help !