Spring Direct Incentives 2/9-4/27

[Tatebeck]

In context, it is what was said because @Cfabar1 was replying to my post comparing purchasing PVB or BLT for less more up front when I want to swap to VGF. Dues would be a consideration in that analysis.

Yeah I can see it now, and it would be a consideration between monorail resorts. The post just wasn't direct quoting anyone so it looked like they were possibly just saying they felt BLT had high dues overall (which again it doesn't) or otherwise just saying it was high for the monorail resorts (which while being the highest of the 3 isn't really "high" relatively)

 

[PolyRob]

Yeah looks like it, and it would be. The post just wasn't direct quoting anyone so it looked like they were possibly just saying they felt BLT had high dues overall (which again it doesn't) otherwise just saying it was high for the monorail resorts (which it also really isn't)

Ahh yes, I see my post he replied to wasn't quoted.

 

[AstroBlasters]

It’s fun seeing two other people devolve into a shared Grand Floridian resale madness.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Only advantage BLT offers is the points chart. But the dues are high.

PVB the points chart and availability are stacked against me for the room types I want.

Remember when BLT was touted for some of the lowest dues? Oh how things can change unexpectedly.

 

[maui22]

Remember when BLT was touted for some of the lowest dues? Oh how things can change unexpectedly.

Am I missing something? Doesn’t BLT have the third lowest dues? (After a full rehab).

 

[VGCgroupie]

Am I missing something? Doesn’t BLT have the third lowest dues? (After a full rehab).

No. Just saying it was the highest % increase and now it’s no longer the excellent dues value it once was. Not saying it’s still not relatively low. The point is nobody can predict what will happen at each resort. What is the best dues today may not be next year.

 

[airjay75]

https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/buying/annual-dues/

I think the thing that some folks look at with BLT and see potential cause for concern has been the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of its dues. At 5.3%, it's higher than every WDW resort and exceeded only by HHI and VGC. Of course, that's just percentage increases, not the current actual dues itself, which are the 3rd lowest. But, when a resort has been around 10+ years, I don't think the CAGR is something to be completely ignored. Sure, the next 10 years might reverse that trend - but the past is all you have to go off of when deciding something today.

 

[atthebeachclub]

No. Just saying it was the highest % increase and now it’s no longer the excellent dues value it once was. Not saying it’s still not relatively low. The point is nobody can predict what will happen at each resort. What is the best dues today may not be next year.

I’ve always wondered how VGF was the lowest dues, aside from the point chart. I’m trying to buy at PVB partially for the dues, which I suspect will stay lower with the exorbitant point chart.

(My other reasons for PVB, if interested: the monorail situation there with the TTC, first bus before VGF, many food options, fireworks from the beach, fun pool, and I also like that even though the point chart is insane, 1 BRs at PVB have 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms have 3 bathrooms. And I generally like how the Poly tower looks inside.)

 

[PolyRob]

I’ve always wondered how VGF was the lowest dues, aside from the point chart. I’m trying to buy at PVB partially for the dues, which I suspect will stay lower with the exorbitant point chart.

(My other reasons for PVB, if interested: the monorail situation there with the TTC, first bus before VGF, many food options, fireworks from the beach, fun pool, and I also like that even though the point chart is insane, 1 BRs at PVB have 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms have 3 bathrooms. And I generally like how the Poly tower looks inside.)

I think being so point heavy per unit with a smaller number of units helps keep the dues low.

@ehh 's "Most Economical Resort - Beyond Year 1" thread states it will be the most economical by 2064 so I reassure myself buying more now is fineeee

 

[Tatebeck]

I’ve always wondered how VGF was the lowest dues, aside from the point chart. I’m trying to buy at PVB partially for the dues, which I suspect will stay lower with the exorbitant point chart.

(My other reasons for PVB, if interested: the monorail situation there with the TTC, first bus before VGF, many food options, fireworks from the beach, fun pool, and I also like that even though the point chart is insane, 1 BRs at PVB have 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms have 3 bathrooms. And I generally like how the Poly tower looks inside.)

I have been eyeing Poly as well, and it would probably be my number 1 addon, either that or Aul(s) if we love Aulani.

Almost went for Poly instead of BLT when I bought in originally a few years ago, but that was before Poly tower and I love the 1BRs there too. Helps the resort not feel as overly busy as well when over at the tower. I hear you with the great placement for travelling out of Poly. Regular stop and TTC, earlier Bus stop helped quite a bit when we stayed there.

If only they have a good sale direct at some points I could get another good resort with low dues and SAP+ for more of the new future properties. I do want to see what LSL turns into, though not sure if we would buy in there

 

[Cfabar1]

I buy based on what I like and the points charts and the initial buy in

I don't buy based on dues cost with a couple exceptions... even then I tend to think of it from the standpoint how low should my offer be to offset a VB, HHI, or OKW dues amount...

 

[AstroBlasters]

https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/buying/annual-dues/

I think the thing that some folks look at with BLT and see potential cause for concern has been the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of its dues. At 5.3%, it's higher than every WDW resort and exceeded only by HHI and VGC. Of course, that's just percentage increases, not the current actual dues itself, which are the 3rd lowest. But, when a resort has been around 10+ years, I don't think the CAGR is something to be completely ignored. Sure, the next 10 years might reverse that trend - but the past is all you have to go off of when deciding something today.

VGC catching some strays…..

I think the fact that a whole tower of VGF is just hotel rooms helps keep the costs down as well.

I wonder if resorts that are more studio heavy in general have a lower dues growth rate simply because they are a lot less bathrooms and kitchens for things to go wrong in…..

I guess VDH will be an interesting test case for that.