The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[tammymacb]

It's funny, I keep watching for Ed to post that he passed ROFR, probably about as much as he checks his email.

Ed, I checked back to the big ROFR thread to compare your contract with others. I'd say that unless you offered around 80per point, I wouldn't worry at all. I paid 82PP for a 100 point contract and the smaller the contract, the more expensive the PP cost. So unless you really shot low...

How awesome is it that you can stop by TTS and get your paperwork! And what prey tell is the gift basket??? Inquiring minds want to know what we're getting!?

 

[HolidayRoad]

It's funny, I keep watching for Ed to post that he passed ROFR, probably about as much as he checks his email.

Ed, I checked back to the big ROFR thread to compare your contract with others. I'd say that unless you offered around 80per point, I wouldn't worry at all. I paid 82PP for a 100 point contract and the smaller the contract, the more expensive the PP cost. So unless you really shot low...

How awesome is it that you can stop by TTS and get your paperwork! And what prey tell is the gift basket??? Inquiring minds want to know what we're getting!?

Tammy, thanks for the small heart attack. I did offer $80 a point. I didn't want to post it because for some weird reason I thought I would jinx myself. I know 80 is on the low side but I didn't know that when I offered and I saw other contracts that people were asking for 80 a point at the Boardwalk. Jerry at TTS told me at the time that he felt good it would pass ROFR because it was a clean contract with no banked points and I am paying all closing costs and maintenance fees. Now I wish I had went higher but by the time I realized that a couple of bucks higher and I would be all set it was too late and already in ROFR. I did see a couple that have passed basically exactly the same contract as mine so I don't know. Now you know why I have been so nerved up on if I will pass or not.

 

[tammymacb]

Opening mouth and inserting foot..

I still think you passed, though, and haven't found out. I think it would be extremely ineffective to set closing dates for every contract that was sent in if 10% weren't going to happen. That's lost earnings for the closing folks who make money per closing.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Opening mouth and inserting foot..

I still think you passed, though, and haven't found out. I think it would be extremely ineffective to set closing dates for every contract that was sent in if 10% weren't going to happen. That's lost earnings for the closing folks who make money per closing.

I hope your right. I see two "Magicdad" and "epcotwanderer" that have passed on almost identical contracts within the past few weeks.
Then I see two "grumpynomore" and "mla973" that were ROFRed but there contracts were a little different "mla973" was only buying 50 points and from what I can tell Disney will go higher in price on ROFR on smaller point amounts, and "grumpynomore" was a couple of dollars higher but splitting the closing costs and it doesn't say anything about banked points or not. So I think your right it is on the edge it would have been worth it for stress relief if I had just gone $82 it's really not that much more money, I just didn't know this was going to be this way, live and learn.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Good morning everyone!

Ed - You should be fine! Don't worry. (I know that's easier said than done.) There are other contracts that passed that have more stuff than yours or are the same. Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!! I have faith!

150 BWV (Dec) $80, 75 '06 pts, all '07 pts, buyer pays closing, buyer pays '08 mf (passed 2/25)
150 BWV (Apr) $80, all '08 pts, buyer pays closing and '08 mf (sub 1/24, passed 2/26)

Try not to stress yourself out and let your mind play tricks on you. As for your closing date, look at it this way, you might be able to just walk right over there and make your first reservation while your there on your trip!!

 

[disneymotherof3]

I hope your right. I see two "Magicdad" and "epcotwanderer" that have passed on almost identical contracts within the past few weeks.
Then I see two "grumpynomore" and "mla973" that were ROFRed but there contracts were a little different "mla973" was only buying 50 points and from what I can tell Disney will go higher in price on ROFR on smaller point amounts, and "grumpynomore" was a couple of dollars higher but splitting the closing costs and it doesn't say anything about banked points or not. So I think your right it is on the edge it would have been worth it for stress relief if I had just gone $82 it's really not that much more money, I just didn't know this was going to be this way, live and learn.

You can't really compare those to your contract. The only one that you could really compare is the one from Mommacat. The other ones are from almost a year ago. When we were looking into buying, someone told me to ONLY look at the ones that were from the past 2-3 months. So the older ones really don't give you an idea of how things are going. Like I said before, I think you'll be fine. And I'm right there with Tammy! I keep checking to see if you've passed too!

 

[HolidayRoad]

You can't really compare those to your contract. The only one that you could really compare is the one from Mommacat. The other ones are from almost a year ago. When we were looking into buying, someone told me to ONLY look at the ones that were from the past 2-3 months. So the older ones really don't give you an idea of how things are going. Like I said before, I think you'll be fine. And I'm right there with Tammy! I keep checking to see if you've passed too!

Honestly, it may sound silly but besides my wife, who has also drank the cool-aid, there is nowhere or nobody else to sound off against. People on this thread especially Tammy and yourself have been great. Since you just passed you know what it is like to be constantly checking and hoping, I'm sure that the others waiting, even if they don't post a lot like the idea there are people out there that can empathize with them. I know that in the grand scheme of things this is really not all that important, but it is stressful none the less. So Thanks!

 

[HolidayRoad]

The new list now is:


Todays List 3/12/08
tink'smom2b

Monami7

Holidayroad -

Dizney4us

Buckeye Fan

llmurphy17

Chickkypoo

ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[tammymacb]

Checking in on the thread..

Ed, how long till the trip?

 

[disneymotherof3]

Checking in on the thread..

I was doing the same thing! No news for anyone yet? Don't fret! I didn't get my e-mail until after 4pm.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I was doing the same thing! No news for anyone yet? Don't fret! I didn't get my e-mail until after 4pm.

I can't help it, I'm fretting!

 

[HolidayRoad]

Checking in on the thread..

Ed, how long till the trip?

36 days 14 hours 17 minutes 45 seconds. This means that in 6 days we will go out to eat at the Rain forest Cafe because we do that kind of thing exactly 30 days out from going to WDW.

 

[Laxmom]

I'm rooting for you Ed!! I don't have anything in ROFR....yet. But I sure am hoping you all get good news and soon. The wait is killing me and I am not the one buying points!!

 

[tammymacb]

I'm rooting for you Ed!! I don't have anything in ROFR....yet. But I sure am hoping you all get good news and soon. The wait is killing me and I am not the one buying points!!

Same here!

I'll be happy when all of our happy group is safe and sound and no longer in jeapordy of ROFR..

That is of course, until a 50 pt BCV or BWV contract with a June UY becomes available...

 

[disneymotherof3]

Same here!

I'll be happy when all of our happy group is safe and sound and no longer in jeapordy of ROFR..

That is of course, until a 50 pt BCV or BWV contract with a June UY becomes available...

I was thinking the same thing when I finished reading the sentence about no longer being jeopardy. We're safe until the get another sip of the DVC Kool-Aid!!!!!

 

[dvcnewgirl]

I am checking in on you too Ed!! I hope it is soon!

OT- I can't believe our cruise is only 5 months away! I did not realize until I looked at LAXmom's ticker..

 

[Laxmom]

Yeah baby! I've got to start counting and figure out when I can make my ressies!

I have a confession to make. Don't flame me, guys. But I am waiting on ROFR but not thru DVC. We desperately want to get HHI every year, just the two of us. The cheaper option was another hotel ts company. (By half the cost) We made an offer and are waiting, waiting, waiting. It now appears that they will use their 30 days and not respond thus waiving ROFR. We only have until the 21st to get to that point. Our offer was for asking price which was rediculously low. I don't think it will pass. If it doesn't, DVC is our next option.

So, even though I am not waiting DVC ROFR, you have made my wait more enjoyable by seeing you guys get your contracts approved. I honestly don't know if I hope this one goes thru or not. I guess I don't really care since DVC is my next option. Hope you don't mind me lurking here and sharing in your excitement.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Yeah baby! I've got to start counting and figure out when I can make my ressies!

I have a confession to make. Don't flame me, guys. But I am waiting on ROFR but not thru DVC. We desperately want to get HHI every year, just the two of us. The cheaper option was another hotel ts company. (By half the cost) We made an offer and are waiting, waiting, waiting. It now appears that they will use their 30 days and not respond thus waiving ROFR. We only have until the 21st to get to that point. Our offer was for asking price which was rediculously low. I don't think it will pass. If it doesn't, DVC is our next option.

So, even though I am not waiting DVC ROFR, you have made my wait more enjoyable by seeing you guys get your contracts approved. I honestly don't know if I hope this one goes thru or not. I guess I don't really care since DVC is my next option. Hope you don't mind me lurking here and sharing in your excitement.

How dare you! Just kidding!!! Everyone who is going through this torture is welcome here!!!! Let us know how it goes.

 

[dvcnewgirl]

Yeah baby! I've got to start counting and figure out when I can make my ressies!

I have a confession to make. Don't flame me, guys. But I am waiting on ROFR but not thru DVC. We desperately want to get HHI every year, just the two of us. The cheaper option was another hotel ts company. (By half the cost) We made an offer and are waiting, waiting, waiting. It now appears that they will use their 30 days and not respond thus waiving ROFR. We only have until the 21st to get to that point. Our offer was for asking price which was rediculously low. I don't think it will pass. If it doesn't, DVC is our next option.

So, even though I am not waiting DVC ROFR, you have made my wait more enjoyable by seeing you guys get your contracts approved. I honestly don't know if I hope this one goes thru or not. I guess I don't really care since DVC is my next option. Hope you don't mind me lurking here and sharing in your excitement.

GET OUT! Just kidding.. I am not even waiting but this thread brings me back to the days when I was. You guys think you are waiting long... I put my offer in on Halloween and did not pass ROFR until January!! There were closing problems too! I was not in the system until Jan 27th. So that should make you guys feel a little better . Anyway I own at HHI and I LOVE it.. but my disney addiction takes most of my points so I have only stayed in HH 1 night.. . I can't wait to get back there someday though..

 

[Laxmom]

OMG! Do I feel better! That must have been an excruciating wait! Does DVC not include a clause in their contracts that limits their response time? I guess I just thought they all did that. I guess I hadn't really realized if they didn't because DVC seems to respond relatively quickly.