Spring Direct Incentives 2/9-4/27

[Girlstar30]

What a stunning departure from the way DVC has traditionally been sold - this high pressure sales tactic looks more like something you hear about in other countries where they drive you to another sales location and put things in your drink. I thought DVD was above that kind of petty nonsense.

I do understand the concept of getting the sale while the iron is hot, and you don't want people leaving to "think about it", but this looks a lot more desperate than the relaxed attitude of years past where the "math" of savings vs cash room rates was self-evident enough to sell points.

Honestly when she was explaining the whole 7 day thing to me, that we have to do this now because she already revealed the prices and incentives to me, it just felt so unnecessary and confusing to me. I wanted to purchase and was ready and had no intention of backing out. I still dont quite understand it.

 

[Girlstar30]

In line to meet Russell and Dug and checked my email and it said save $10,500!! I thought hmm that looks like a higher number than I normally get emails for. So popped over here to see what happened. Congrats tho those who saved by buying last incentive.

I think the whole save $1000 off on every resort is a smart sales tactic. It sounds better than last incentive cycle (except for $1500 off vdh) even though its not

 

[Hubalorian]

I don’t think SSR incentives have been posted yet. So if anyone is curious

 

[Hubalorian]

I don’t think SSR incentives have been posted yet. So if anyone is curious

 

[Girlstar30]

I don’t think SSR incentives have been posted yet. So if anyone is curious

So is it $180 per point after $35 incentive??

 

[Girlstar30]

Ok if its $170 per point after $45 off at the 200 level I might freaking switch somebody please advise

 

[airjay75]

I don’t think SSR incentives have been posted yet. So if anyone is curious

Thank you! Added it to the SSR opening post.

 

[muppets3d]

What a stunning departure from the way DVC has traditionally been sold - this high pressure sales tactic looks more like something you hear about in other countries where they drive you to another sales location and put things in your drink. I thought DVD was above that kind of petty nonsense.

I do understand the concept of getting the sale while the iron is hot, and you don't want people leaving to "think about it", but this looks a lot more desperate than the relaxed attitude of years past where the "math" of savings vs cash room rates was self-evident enough to sell points.

Well, at least DVC gives you 7 days to think about it. Many other timeshares don't. As soon as you leave the sales presentation, the deal is expired (or so they say). They even make you sign a sheet of paper saying you are declining the deal and won't get it again. I signed Mickey Mouse's signature on it when they asked me to sign at a Bluegreen presentation.

I agree that this is a departure from how DVC has done things and it is not a good change. But anyone who thinks what DVC is doing now is high pressure should walk down Ocean Blvd in Myrtle Beach and agree to a presentation for Westgate or Bluegreen or one of the other timeshare systems and compare.

 

[airjay75]

Ok if its $170 per point after $45 off at the 200 level I might freaking switch somebody please advise

Don't forget the possibility of magical beginnings at $20/point on top of that. I'm still mentally digesting it.

 

[Girlstar30]

Don't forget the possibility of magical beginnings at $20/point on top of that. I'm still mentally digesting it.

So its what I think it is??

 

[airjay75]

So its what I think it is??

Yes, incentive maxes out for 200 points - so $215-$45=$170. Down to $150 with magical beginnings.

 

[muppets3d]

Yes, incentive maxes out for 200 points - so $215-$45=$170. Down to $150 with magical beginnings.

This is the "points washing" that everyone is always talking about that DVC should do.

 

[kboo]

I wish I'd bought more Riviera back when we were around $165pp ... now I guess it pushes me toward resale to use for Riv only. Like my original plan for 2024 back in 2019...

 

[eticketplease]

Don't forget the possibility of magical beginnings at $20/point on top of that. I'm still mentally digesting it.

Would they offer that though? I though MB was only offered on actively selling properties?

 

[airjay75]

Would they offer that though? I though MB was only offered on actively selling properties?

It's offered on CCV and I've heard others say it is also offered when buying one of the sold-out properties that is not having a "flash sale."

Edit: But, my understanding is that is the only extra "incentive" they will offer - none of the others that are sometimes offered like D23, referral, Disney Visa, etc.

 

[Girlstar30]

Yes, incentive maxes out for 200 points - so $215-$45=$170. Down to $150 with magical beginnings.

Boyohboyohboy. Dues lower than vdh too. I need to do the math on what im paying for 150 points there vs 200 at ssr. I think it will sway me. My only pause is the shorter expiration date. But it kind of aligns with the resorts I have now anyways. Already have 1 ssr, then my other expiration dates are 2060 and 2057. The home resort priority really doesnt mean much to me at all. But vdh has 20 more years on it. Thats a long time. When ssr expires ill be 69. When vdh expires ill be 89. Do I want this until im 89? I feel like ill have to start purchasing more anyways in 2057 when akv is done and I can start all over. Time to do some math!

 

[Girlstar30]

And do you guys think ssr will be stackable with possible d23 and other credits??

 

[juliebee]

I don’t think SSR incentives have been posted yet. So if anyone is curious

Can you share the whole sheet for this? Also, is the 35th Anniversary $1000 available for SSR?

 

[Girlstar30]

Can you share the whole sheet for this? Also, is the 35th Anniversary $1000 available for SSR?

I need to know this too im losing my mind lol

 

[airjay75]

And do you guys think ssr will be stackable with possible d23 and other credits??

Also, is the 35th Anniversary $1000 available for SSR?

I am almost certain the answer to both of these questions is no. Incentive plus magical beginnings if you want to do it. That's probably it.