The VGF 2 pricing thread

[Her Dotness]

It was a joke!! Lol

Maybe we need one of those little sign emoji saying, "Joke Alert!"

I sure did on that one. Oh, well...won't be the last time.

 

[nuhusky123]

All joking aside anyone second guessing buying due to russia potentially expanding the war beyond ukraine?

is The money better served as cash reserve and what will happen to prices if this becomes more than it is. To say there is an extreme amount of uncertainty is an understatement

 

[Sandisw]

All joking aside anyone second guessing buying due to russia potentially expanding the war beyond ukraine?

is The money better served as cash reserve and what will happen to prices if this becomes more than it is. To say there is an extreme amount of uncertainty is an understatement

Nope! Cant wait for my call!

 

[SusieQ93]

All joking aside anyone second guessing buying due to russia potentially expanding the war beyond ukraine?

is The money better served as cash reserve and what will happen to prices if this becomes more than it is. To say there is an extreme amount of uncertainty is an understatement

Two things. What is happening in Ukraine is devastating and horrible. I feel so badly for the people there and worried for them. And as always when various horrors are going on in the world, completely helpless. Even talking about DVC feels a bit gauche. But what are we supposed to do?

Second, yes. What is happening is extremely scary and I have no idea how it ends at this point. Of course, I’m no foreign policy expert either. So yes, I have pause. I won’t rush to just spend my money. There will be time. It doesn’t need to be purchased the day it comes out. I don’t think there’s ever one day only incentives or pricing. As excited as we all are, I’m perfectly comfortable to wait a bit to see how things play out.

 

[Her Dotness]

Not excited much at all myself. We weren't planning to buy direct.

Got a resale in process and will see how that turns out.

 

[Skicks35]

Question for Existing Blue card members:

The current rationale to buy more direct points Thursday is that (with the assumption that the price comes in at $207) it is relatively not much higher than current resale prices, so it makes it worth it. That said, wouldn't we expect resale prices to fall if the direct price is in fact $207? Therefore, if you are already a blue card member, wouldn't the only true advantage of adding direct would be to be able to use these points at Riviera (and at any future resorts) since we already have blue card benefits? Again, this assumes that resale prices do decrease over time. I suppose there's also something to be said about having your points quicker and not having to worry about ROFR or the unknowns of resale (when the "right" contract will come along, etc).

Just random musings while we wait for Thursday..

 

[Sandisw]

Question for Existing Blue card members:

The current rationale to buy more direct points Thursday is that (with the assumption that the price comes in at $207) it is relatively not much higher than current resale prices, so it makes it worth it. That said, wouldn't we expect resale prices to fall if the direct price is in fact $207? Therefore, if you are already a blue card member, wouldn't the only true advantage of adding direct would be to be able to use these points at Riviera (and at any future resorts) since we already have blue card benefits? Again, this assumes that resale prices do decrease over time. I suppose there's also something to be said about having your points quicker and not having to worry about ROFR or the unknowns of resale (when the "right" contract will come along, etc).

Just random musings while we wait for Thursday..

That is exactly why my resale days are done. I love RIV and want the unrestricted points.

I bought BLT in 2020 with those restrictions and sold this past summer because it just didn’t work for us.

While short term it is only RIv, in less than 20 years there is a good chance that it will also include places like BWV and BCV that will have expired and most likely will come back as new and off limits.

 

[SusieQ93]

That is exactly why my resale days are done. I love RIV and want the unrestricted points.

I bought BLT in 2020 with those restrictions and sold this past summer because it just didn’t work for us.

While short term it is only RIv, in less than 20 years there is a good chance that it will also include places like BWV and BCV that will have expired and most likely will come back as new and off limits.

Yeah, plus the new Disneyland tower in the next year or two. Which I hope provides more opportunity to get into Disneyland since Grand Californian is quite difficult at 7 months.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yeah, plus the new Disneyland tower in the next year or two. Which I hope provides more opportunity to get into Disneyland since Grand Californian is quite difficult at 7 months.

Assuming they have decided to add the same restrictions. It's a good assumption but not a given until announced.

 

[Skicks35]

That is exactly why my resale days are done. I love RIV and want the unrestricted points.

I bought BLT in 2020 with those restrictions and sold this past summer because it just didn’t work for us.

While short term it is only RIv, in less than 20 years there is a good chance that it will also include places like BWV and BCV that will have expired and most likely will come back as new and off limits.

Yea, that's a good point about the longer term view. And like I said, there's something to be said about completely unrestricted points and the ease of purchase vs resale.

 

[Paul Stupin]

That is exactly why my resale days are done. I love RIV and want the unrestricted points.

I bought BLT in 2020 with those restrictions and sold this past summer because it just didn’t work for us.

While short term it is only RIv, in less than 20 years there is a good chance that it will also include places like BWV and BCV that will have expired and most likely will come back as new and off limits.

Totally agree. I love Riviera also and want the ability not only to book there, but future resorts too. That's why my resale days are over as well. And re the geopolitical uncertainty, I'm not going to let short term market fluctuations stop me from buying either. I don't believe an economic apocalypse is coming. But, again, thats just my opinion.

Ok, I have a guide question. My guide emailed me several weeks ago and told me "he'd be calling me soon," which I took to mean when sales started, which we now know is March 3. Over the past several months I've repeatedly checked in with him expressing VGF2 interest. Rather than just wait, I emailed him last week and asked to set up a time for us to talk on March 3. He emailed me back saying that it was going to be one of the busiest days of the year, and that I should call him that day and he'd call me back. I'm a little annoyed because A), he's changing his tune, and B), I've bought hundreds of points from him, including the monumentally pricey VGF points at the sold out price of $255. He's a very nice guy, but considering that I might very well be giving him a lot of business, it didn't seem unreasonable to ask for him to call me.

Since we're friendly but hardly best buddies, I'm wondering if I should just speak to another guide in advance who will in fact call me. Or do you think I'm being a big baby, totally overreacting, and I should just give him a buzz, which is what I will probably do anyway?

 

[nuhusky123]

Totally agree. I love Riviera also and want the ability not only to book there, but future resorts too. That's why my resale days are over as well. And re the geopolitical uncertainty, I'm not going to let short term market fluctuations stop me from buying either. I don't believe an economic apocalypse is coming. But, again, thats just my opinion.

Ok, I have a guide question. My guide emailed me several weeks ago and told me "he'd be calling me soon," which I took to mean when sales started, which we now know is March 3. Over the past several months I've repeatedly checked in with him expressing VGF2 interest. Rather than just wait, I emailed him last week and asked to set up a time for us to talk on March 3. He emailed me back saying that it was going to be one of the busiest days of the year, and that I should call him that day and he'd call me back. I'm a little annoyed because A), he's changing his tune, and B), I've bought hundreds of points from him, including the monumentally pricey VGF points at the sold out price of $255. He's a very nice guy, but considering that I might very well be giving him a lot of business, it didn't seem unreasonable to ask for him to call me.

Since we're friendly but hardly best buddies, I'm wondering if I should just speak to another guide in advance who will in fact call me. Or do you think I'm being a big baby, totally overreacting, and I should just give him a buzz, which is what I will probably do anyway?

I’d call him first thing and leave a message. I’d then call dvc and get the first guide who picks up to send you a contract

fastest fingers win. the Guide you used in past purchase won’t get you any special benefits so do what is best for you. Because you are right, you are sending him $ and it’s his commission to lose

i have zero loyalty to my guide and will look out for my own interests as I am sure my guide will do the same

 

[Sandisw]

Totally agree. I love Riviera also and want the ability not only to book there, but future resorts too. That's why my resale days are over as well. And re the geopolitical uncertainty, I'm not going to let short term market fluctuations stop me from buying either. I don't believe an economic apocalypse is coming. But, again, thats just my opinion.

Ok, I have a guide question. My guide emailed me several weeks ago and told me "he'd be calling me soon," which I took to mean when sales started, which we now know is March 3. Over the past several months I've repeatedly checked in with him expressing VGF2 interest. Rather than just wait, I emailed him last week and asked to set up a time for us to talk on March 3. He emailed me back saying that it was going to be one of the busiest days of the year, and that I should call him that day and he'd call me back. I'm a little annoyed because A), he's changing his tune, and B), I've bought hundreds of points from him, including the monumentally pricey VGF points at the sold out price of $255. He's a very nice guy, but considering that I might very well be giving him a lot of business, it didn't seem unreasonable to ask for him to call me.

Since we're friendly but hardly best buddies, I'm wondering if I should just speak to another guide in advance who will in fact call me. Or do you think I'm being a big baby, totally overreacting, and I should just give him a buzz, which is what I will probably do anyway?

My guide did put me on his list to call but we did not set up a time. He just said he’d be in touch that day. If I don’t hear from him by 11 am I of course will call anyway!!! Lol

I would just call him first thing and go from there. When you are assigned a guide, they pretty much keep them with you unless you call and expressly ask to me given someone new.

 

[Skicks35]

I’d call him first thing and leave a message. I’d then call dvc and get the first guide who picks up to send you a contract

fastest fingers win. the Guide you used in past purchase won’t get you any special benefits so do what is best for you. Because you are right, you are sending him $ and it’s his commission to lose

i have zero loyalty to my guide and will look out for my own interests as I am sure my guide will do the same

I'm just curious: is there some sort of rush to make sure points are purchased ON March 3rd? What do you mean by "fastest fingers win"?

 

[davidl81]

All joking aside anyone second guessing buying due to russia potentially expanding the war beyond ukraine?

is The money better served as cash reserve and what will happen to prices if this becomes more than it is. To say there is an extreme amount of uncertainty is an understatement

Could always hedge your bets and buy a ton of Boeing and Raytheon stock.

 

[nuhusky123]

I'm just curious: is there some sort of rush to make sure points are purchased ON March 3rd? What do you mean by "fastest fingers win"?

As in first guide to respond and get a contract sent over

if my guide delays in any way I’ll not hesitate to find another guide

 

[nuhusky123]

Could always hedge your bets and buy a ton of Boeing and Raytheon stock.

Thinking more like building a bunker

 

[Skicks35]

As in first guide to respond and get a contract sent over

if my guide delays in any way I’ll not hesitate to find another guide

Ah, gotcha - good luck!

 

[Sandisw]

I'm just curious: is there some sort of rush to make sure points are purchased ON March 3rd? What do you mean by "fastest fingers win"?

Not really but I am hoping to use them to upgrade a July night with them and then put back all the borrowed points I have for that trip.

The room I want is still there so buying soon helps with that. And, my CC statement date is the 2nd so waiting doesn’t need to happen for that first charge!! Lol

 

[Skicks35]

Not really but I am hoping to use them to upgrade a July night with them and then put back all the borrowed points I have for that trip.

The room I want is still there so buying soon helps with that. And, my CC statement date is the 2nd so waiting doesn’t need to happen for that first charge!! Lol

Ah, that makes sense - obviously the quicker you could buy, the quicker you can use. Ha, good luck!