SSR v AKV

[Bakerteam]

I'm in the process of buying 300 points. I was originally going to purchase all of them at SSR. Now I'm 2nd guessing myself and wondering if I should get 150 at SSR and the other 150 ADV. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do? Is it better to own 2 different places vs 1?

Thanks!

 

[utahkennedys]

I would never own a 300 point contract anywhere since reselling may be very difficult. I would split it into small contracts. Have you considered resale? I would also buy where I most often would want to stay, so if that is SSR and AKV I would buy there, but if it isn't, I would buy at either. We chose OKW since I knew that was our first choice of places to stay. Right now SSR is very easy to book into, and AKV will also be a very large resort kind of like OKW where booking isn't terribly difficult except at the busiest times. If you want to stay at BCV often or BWV standard rooms, buy resale at one or both of those resorts.

 

[barlitz]

I did purchase a 300 point contract for SSR and added 150 at AKV.I don't think 300 point is to much on one contract.

 

[tubtruck]

Certainly not especally if you use 2br or grand villas, its hardly any time at all

 

[utahkennedys]

I am not saying 300 points is too much to OWN, I'm saying I wouldn't own it in one contract. Watch the resale sites for a while -- the bigger contracts (over 100 points) sit for quite a while....

 

[starbox]

I am not saying 300 points is too much to OWN, I'm saying I wouldn't own it in one contract. Watch the resale sites for a while -- the bigger contracts (over 100 points) sit for quite a while....

I agree. I'd buy a 150 point contract and then do 50-75 point add-ons until I got to my desired level of points.

 

[BroganMc]

I'm in the process of buying 300 points. I was originally going to purchase all of them at SSR. Now I'm 2nd guessing myself and wondering if I should get 150 at SSR and the other 150 ADV. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do? Is it better to own 2 different places vs 1?

Putting aside the contract size question (it's possible to buy 300 points broken into smaller contracts at one time), there's another logistical question.

If you're a new member, then you can't buy AKV points for another month and the cost will be $104 per point. So the only way to get AKV points at any sort of incentive price is to buy some SSR and then buy AKV. Of course this only works if DVC recognizes your membership and you do both purchases before Feb 28.

As for owning at two resorts, that question usually comes down to the onwer's preferences for home resort privileges. By splitting your contract amounts, you are limiting yourself at the 11 month window of ressies or getting into a situation of borrowing.

That said, 150 points at SSR will get you 5 days in a 1 bedroom or 4 days in a 2 bedroom in Spring and Summer, with some leftover. 150 points at AKV will get you 5 days in a 1 bedroom but only 3 days in a 2 bedroom in Spring/Summer (Savanna Views).

I use the strategy of getting enough points in my home resort for my needs (200 + 120 at SSR) and enough add on points at a second home resort to satisfy every other year or partial week stays.

AKV is probably one of those resorts that will be able to accommodate 7 mos ressies, like OKW and SSR. All you're gaining by owning there is 3 extra contract years and the rights to Club level bookings.

 

[jaysue]

Second on the smaller contracts approach

We have a 270 and 50 at BCV, a 130 and 50 at VB and a 163 and 137 at SSR

We would recommend the split buy as it gives you priority choice at 11 months as you want to experience the SSR and AKV themes over time and then switch to others at 7 months when possible

We do not regret owing at 3 resorts

Cheers
jaysue

 

[Pennyguy23]

AKV is probably one of those resorts that will be able to accommodate 7 mos ressies, like OKW and SSR. All you're gaining by owning there is 3 extra contract years and the rights to Club level bookings.

I think the AKV will be a big hit for DVC members. Once is it completed it might be easier to get in at the 7 month mark but for the next 2 years it won't be. Unlike SSR it already has a big fan base before the construction even begins. So really only time will tell about the 7 month mark.

 

[BroganMc]

I think the AKV will be a big hit for DVC members. Once is it completed it might be easier to get in at the 7 month mark but for the next 2 years it won't be. Unlike SSR it already has a big fan base before the construction even begins. So really only time will tell about the 7 month mark.

Oh I think many will try to stay there over the next year, but I also think we'll see a lot of availability over time. There are reasons not to be so thrilled about it. The walk from the DVC building to the Lodge for one. But yes, until the new DVC is built the existing rooms will put the resort in BCV territory. It's after 2009 that it becomes a level playing field.