The VGF 2 pricing thread

[BrianLo]

I find it ridiculous that DVC is having a bet either way on restrictions. It blows my mind they are selling two completely different products simultaneously. They need to sort this out but I am not convinced they even know what they're doing. They're going to have to make a concrete decision soon. The flip flopping inconsistency belies bureaucratic chaos.

The resale market is selling vastly different products. DVC is essentially selling the same thing.

The ONLY reason it sucks for direct buyers is if it detrimentally effects resale values. Which I think is overblown.

DVC is very effectively eroding the resale market in favour of their product. It sucks of course, but if RIV resale for some reason lines up with the likes to CCV, was it really a worse product?

 

[OlieRow]

For the current add-on incentives, is there any requirements regarding # of points, direct vs resale, etc or does any current DVC membership count?

 

[SleeplessInTO]

For the current add-on incentives, is there any requirements regarding # of points, direct vs resale, etc or does any current DVC membership count?

Any current membership counts to qualify for current member incentives. The incentives get better as you buy more points. But what you own or how you bought it prior to purchasing VGF2 doesn’t matter, as long as you already own something.

 

[pinkxray]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to to many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

 

[JoeyPeligroso]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to to many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

It sounds like waiting and taking the time make the best choice is the way to go? I understand the FOMO and some of the stresses this can bring, but I wonder if the other stresses are better managed with time and more information irrespective of price.

 

[Nabas]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to too many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

Someone posted that their guide told them that the VGF2 price will remain at $207pp after March 30, although incentives will change. So if you are buying only 50 points (i.e. no pricing incentives), then you should have time.

 

[CarolMN]

IMO, the only risk is a price increase before you make your decision to buy. Based on what we know now (anecdotal evidence), that risk is small. Even if the price goes up, the total extra for 50 points may not be enough for you to rush your decision. Good luck!

 

[Sandisw]

The resale market is selling vastly different products. DVC is essentially selling the same thing.

The ONLY reason it sucks for direct buyers is if it detrimentally effects resale values. Which I think is overblown.

DVC is very effectively eroding the resale market in favour of their product. It sucks of course, but if RIV resale for some reason lines up with the likes to CCV, was it really a worse product?

I agree. I was one who thought RIV resale would tank right out of the gate because there would be no market for it at all.

Turns out many of us were wrong. I myself paid $152/point. Now, current sales, being there have been less than 100, does not mean it will always remain this strong…but, two years after the resort opened, people are paying a decent clip for a one resort only contract,

I think the resort sells itself and those that enjoy it are okay with owning some points that are good in one place.

You also wonder if the percentage of RIV owners who end up selling will be less than traditional if the market takes a dive.

I agree it’s about ones own use of the contract and less worry about selling than the group of us here.

 

[Sandisw]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to to many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

I do not see the price rising but one thing you could do is agree to buy before the end of the month, and then cancel it within the 10 days if nothing changes.

This way, you hedge your bets either way.

 

[DVChris]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to to many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

If you stay at studios, my guess is with so many new studios added at GF2, your current points would still work to grab one at 7 months. Just another idea to consider.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

What is the Enchanted Rose DVC event?

I just stopped by. It’s a DVC event where you can take a tour and get the elderflower limonata drink (free). If you’re a current member you can just get the drink if you don’t want the tour. The limonata can be alcoholic or not based on your preference. The lounge is lovely - themed to the library, the chandelier is based on belle’s dress, and there’s an enchanted forest section. Also has an outdoor area overlooking the lake. There’s pictures of the new resort studio and DVC execs hanging around.

 

[Sandisw]

I just stopped by. It’s a DVC event where you can take a tour and get the elderflower limonata drink (free). If you’re a current member you can just get the drink if you don’t want the tour. The limonata can be alcoholic or not based on your preference. The lounge is lovely - themed to the library, the chandelier is based on belle’s dress, and there’s an enchanted forest section. Also has an outdoor area overlooking the lake. There’s pictures of the new resort studio and DVC execs hanging around.

I realize now that I don’t think that is what I got when I visited because I went at night and it was not free!

It was tasty for sure but sounds like it wasn’t this!

 

[SleeplessInTO]

I realize now that I don’t think that is what I got when I visited because I went at night and it was not free!

It was tasty for sure but sounds like it wasn’t this!

Argh it’s sideways but the drink is the yellow beverage. If you went after 3:30 you may have gotten the same drink but it was the regular lounge (vs DVC only?)

 

[Sandisw]

View attachment 656036Argh it’s sideways but the drink is the yellow beverage. If you went after 3:30 you may have gotten the same drink but it was the regular lounge (vs DVC only?)

Mine was not the same!

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Mine was not the same!

I’ll have to visit that lounge more often. Someone else posted a Lavender Fog which looked fabulous and I need to try it next time! (Preferably closer to 5 so I don’t feel so guilty haha.)

 

[RamblinWreck]

I am starting to have major FOMO. I wouldn’t buy enough to qualify for the incentives. I know those go away March 31. The regular price for under 100pts is staying the same correct? Thinking I might sell my BWV tiny contract to get 50 GFV. I really want a few direct points and VGF is my favorite resort. Dh hates it though so I don’t want to commit to to many points there.
We will be going to Aulani in April and I think I might add on 50 pts at GFV where I can talk to a guide. Any reason not to wait a month? I feel like I need some time to think about this.

The FOMO for me finally set in.

I’m not buying direct though.

VGF is far and away our favorite resort. I’ve been low balling some resale contracts in our use year and someone agreed to $144 per point… so… I guess this is happening.

 

[krysib]

The FOMO for me finally set in.

I’m not buying direct though.

VGF is far and away our favorite resort. I’ve been low balling some resale contracts in our use year and someone agreed to $144 per point… so… I guess this is happening.

wow! What’s the ROFR been like lately? Will that have a risk of being taken or no risk now that there are plenty of points for Disney to sell.

 

[RamblinWreck]

wow! What’s the ROFR been like lately? Will that have a risk of being taken or no risk now that there are plenty of points for Disney to sell.

I really have no idea.

I guess we’ll find out!

 

[SleeplessInTO]

The FOMO for me finally set in.

I’m not buying direct though.

VGF is far and away our favorite resort. I’ve been low balling some resale contracts in our use year and someone agreed to $144 per point… so… I guess this is happening.

That’s an amazing price. Good luck!!

 

[Sandisw]

The FOMO for me finally set in.

I’m not buying direct though.

VGF is far and away our favorite resort. I’ve been low balling some resale contracts in our use year and someone agreed to $144 per point… so… I guess this is happening.

Such an awesome price and with all the new points needs to sell, I bet it sneaks on through!!

Good luck!!