The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[HolidayRoad]

I agree. The same thing happened to me. I found out from our closing person.



Isn't it funny how they have a link to the other thread?

I know, I like that thread but I'm partial to this one and therefore a little protective. I think I will Email her back and thank her for letting me know. If I happen to mention this thread and how awesome it is maybe they will start to include it in their Emails. Then Tammy will be truly famous! Someone on here has to let us know if it's included in the next ROFR Email! I'm going to do it right now!


DONE!

 

[Chickkypoo]

Congratulations to everyone who passed!

Mine was submitted the same day as others who passed today, so I should hopefully be hearing something soon!

 

[llmurphy17]

Good Morning Sunshines!

How is everyone today? I've got to get to the bank today and deposit the $$ so that I can send off the certified bank check when my closing papers get here!

Here's the question of the day. My DS and I have been discussing the owners lockers. I drive ( 6 hrs from home ) my Element. I throw whatever I need in the back and I'm not an overpacker anyway. I bet the owners lockers would be convenient to those who flew, though.

I would like to bring a few things like a blender for frozen marguaritas.

How about you all?? Fly ? Drive? Owners locker? Whatcha bringing? ( besides clothes )

Well being from New York we fly to WDW. We just started using the owner's lockers during our last trip in Dec. 07. (One of the main things to remember is to write down a list of what you left ) Knowing that I have my owner's lockers waiting for me makes packing less stressful. With 3 kids there was alot to pack and since they are young my dh and I were in charge of carrying all the bags.

The items I left in the locker were water diapers, vests for pool, shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, fabric softner, bath toys, wipes, crayons, coloring books, mickey hats, extra bath towel, 2 coffee mugs, coffee, filters, bubble bath, creams, advil, shaving cream, pretzels (not opened), salt and pepper.

Mostly the heavy items so I can pack lightly for the plane.

If I get HHI we would probably just pack these items in the car and drive to HHI.

 

[GoofyDad13]

Contract was signed by both parties late on the March 13th, so would assume it was submitted 3/14. BWV, 100 pts, $83 ppt.100 '07 and 100 '08. I hope I don't jinx myself by posting, but as I said in my first post on the ROFO listing thread, I have been a lurker and benefited from everyone's posts over the past couple of years. Just found this thread yesterday though.

With regard to **********, I also planned on using the TTS. Original contract got sold before I could put in an offer. Worked out for the best, as DW agreed to an extra 20 pts for this one. So far I have been happy, and others on the boards have good things to say also.

 

[minniekissedme]

It seems like most of you who bought resales on this thread went through TTS. Did anyone go through anyone else?

We went thru another because as Tammy noted in her congrats to me...it is an AWESOME contract...

One thing I've learned from the boss in 20 years together is the value of doing my homework. She started this whole process and knew much more than I did. Upon our return from WDW and our tour of DVC this past Feb, I got hooked on the boards and worked to catch up my knowledge level with hers. We spoke with three different companies, watched the pass/fail thread, saw what was available and jumped.

I still have a hard time believing that Disney didn't snatch this up...but it was all about the contract. We were in no hurry...we would have found another contract if this was gobbled up and would have gone thru this hell again until it worked. Thank God I don't have to!!!

And honestly...even though I was only lurking here this thread helped get me thru the wait. I didn't start to get nervous until I saw others that submitted the same time as us had passed and I hadn't heard anything.

But I'll remember St Patty's day '08 at 12:09 like I remember the birth of my kids or at least I hope I do!!!

 

[minniekissedme]

sorry...wanted to check out how I look with an SSR signature!!!

 

[tammymacb]

Good Morning Sunshines!

This thread has taken on quite the life of its own! How awesome is that! I was so nervous waiting to make ROFR, I'm glad it's making ROFR a little better for other folks. ( And I have a blast hearing from the awesome posters on this thread )

Wow, Goofydad, I'm impressed with your contract. I wish I'd been able to find one with banked points like that. I LOVE BWV !

I watch every day for my add on, and so far nada. But this time, I'm in no hurry...

Minniekissed me..I'm still in awe of your contract also. And SS looks beautiful. My sister may chime in, she's stayed there a few times and just loves it!

 

[icouldlivethere]

Wow...I see lots of you answered my question early.

I want my first trip home to be in early December when the Christmas decorations are up so that my first trip home will also be my first trip seeing the Christmas decorations. I just hope everybody leaves me a studio. I'm hoping my points get in the system before the 7 month window opens up that way even if there is not studio availability I can get on the wait list for my home resort before the 7 month window opens. Then at the 7 month window I can check studio availability at another resort.

 

[tammymacb]

I was at Disney from Dec 1-6 this year at BWV and it was stunning. It was my all time favorite trip ( I've gone at least 25 times ) and that's when I decided to buy my own DVC. You're gonna love it!

 

[Metsoskil]

Wow...I see lots of you answered my question early.

I want my first trip home to be in early December when the Christmas decorations are up so that my first trip home will also be my first trip seeing the Christmas decorations. I just hope everybody leaves me a studio. I'm hoping my points get in the system before the 7 month window opens up that way even if there is not studio availability I can get on the wait list for my home resort before the 7 month window opens. Then at the 7 month window I can check studio availability at another resort.

DW and I were at WDW in late Dec '99 through New Years and it was incredible. That's when we got hooked on Disney, and when we brought our kids down for the first time last Aug., we knew we wanted a DVC. Chrtistmas time is just awesome down there! We really want to do a trip the week after Thanksgiving one of these years for the low crowds and MVMCP. My father owns a 3 BR lock-off at Star Island in Kissemmee for Christmas week, but I like the flexibility of DVC and would rather be on-site. Plus, that week is just crazy crowded. We may, however go down this Christmas because school break is a little longer, and we could drive it and maybe take a few personal days after NY to extend it.

 

[minniekissedme]

I have an idea for tomorrow's question of the day. I would love to know once everybody closes and gets in the system when they plan to take their first trip home on points.

Our contract had 342 '07 points that until a week ago were going to either be used or lost. Rather than lose points we decided to look into going before the vanished June 1 and were in the process of trying to escape for the Memorial Day weekend. May not be "home" but we're planning on hitting the road!

Then we got word from our agent that the seller was able to bank those '07 points under a one time Disney thing...something about never banking before or whatever...our agent was the one that came up with this. So now we'd need to borrow '08 points to go for Mem Day OR we'll have a ton of points to blow come June 1.

Sooooo...first trip home could be Jan/Feb '08 when we really enjoy going. Our past MO has been more spontaneous trips so this 11 month planning will take some getting used to.

Hopefully I have all the answers on 4/4/08 when we're scheduled to close!

 

[HolidayRoad]

My answer to the question of the day is we plan on doing a combination of flying and driving. It's about a 1200 mile drive from here in Michigan to Disney World. We'll probably drive during autumn and spring trips and fly during winter trips to avoid snowy and icy road conditions.

I plan on getting AP's and going once at the end of the year, once in winter or spring and then again at the end of the following year before my AP expires so I can get 3 trips out of an AP. Then we won't go again for a year and start the whole process over again.

I have an idea for tomorrow's question of the day. I would love to know once everybody closes and gets in the system when they plan to take their first trip home on points.

For me my first trip "Home" is next April, where I'm actually going to stay in my new home. I'm leaving for WDW in 30 days 19 hours 27 minutes and 25 seconds but I'm staying at the Swan. We made these plans months before we decide to take the plunge into DVC. So I'm going to bank my points from this year and that will give 300 points to play with for next April. The plan right now is to transfer some over and get a MK View Tower room at the Cont for a couple of days, then switch over to our home resort at BWV with Boardwalk view for the rest of the week. To me that would be an unbelievable first trip "Home". Limit the buses to just AK. Watch Wishes from our hotel room. Walk home after Illuminations and Fantasmic. ºoº

 

[monami7]

We are leaving to go Home with our previous DVC contract that we are now selling (HH) in 1 Month. This current contract that we are waiting on we are planning to go HOME with January 25h to the 31st! I am wishing for BWV or SSR 1 BR. I can't wait to book!!!! I found out this morning that we didn't get submitted to Disney until yesterday. MORE WAITING!!! That trip is going to be quite the blessing!!!!

 

[gingermouse17]

My first DVC vacation was at BWV and it was great. My first trip home will not be until Oct. before then we are staying at BCV. I hope I love my home resort because BWV was great and I know I am going to like BCV. We are also staying concierge in Oct. so that should help. So far talking with concierge has been a very fun experience. They are going to book all my ADR's, Shows, and parade tickets. So far so good But I still think my first trip as a dvc member will never be forgotten.

 

[gingermouse17]

My contract that I am waiting on we don't plan to use until next July. So I will just bank the 2008 and 2009 points. I figured I would give my DH a disney break so he could relax and play golf. We can also drive to HHI so that will hopefully be nice. (with 3 kids )

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

Hi there,

I am new to this thread and like you am on pins and needles waiting to hear about my ROFR. I was surfing the web looking for info when I stumbled on the accepted thread and asked about this one.

I am trying for OKW - does anyone know about how long it generally takes? Mine was sent in on Feb 27 and I am so anxious to hear that I am driving my self crazy

I will be a new member and am hoping that we get through. How do they determine the cost of a point - any clues

 

[HolidayRoad]

Hi there,

I am new to this thread and like you am on pins and needles waiting to hear about my ROFR. I was surfing the web looking for info when I stumbled on the accepted thread and asked about this one.

I am trying for OKW - does anyone know about how long it generally takes? Mine was sent in on Feb 27 and I am so anxious to hear that I am driving my self crazy

I will be a new member and am hoping that we get through. How do they determine the cost of a point - any clues

Call the broker, you should have probably heard by now. Good luck! I will add you to the list.

 

[HolidayRoad]

Updated list 3/18/2008

Tigger & Eeyore

Colonialtinker

Metsoskil

kmhollis28

tink'smom2b

Rambler5678

Monami7

Buckeye Fan

llmurphy17

Chickkypoo


ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[Tigger & Eeyore]

Just signed a contract this morning, and we agreed on $77.50 per point on a 60 point contract at OKW. I figure we're near the bottom of what would pass ROFR - please accept us into the support group. We really want this contract! The sellers were only asking $73 per point, but we offered more because we really wanted to get through.

I am also going for OKW too. My offer (averaged with closing and dues) worked out to $88 a point for 80 points. Are you going through the TTS?

 

[Metsoskil]

Are you going through the TTS?

No, we had originally planned to go through TTS, but a contract that we liked came up with **********. We really wanted an April or June UY, and wanted the total price w/ closing to be under $5000. We figured we'd be looking at a 50 pt contract for that, but found a 60 pt, April UY contract at $73 per point through them. We originally offered the $73 per point, but then after doing a little research were worried it may not pass ROFR, so we upped the offer a bit. We're a couple hundred over $5000 total now, but it's still in our budget.

Ideally, we'd like to add on a 25 contract at OKW to make it 85 points there, and get a 100 point contract at AKV. In the last few days, DW and I either talk about whether we'll pass ROFR, where to add on after we're in, or our ADRs for our August trip. I'm really hoping to use my own points for the August trip!