The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[disneymotherof3]

Congrats Liam1957!!

As of 4/21/08, those waiting to close:

snowbunny

Tammymacb

Beavertails Queen

Colonialtinker (2)

tink'smom2b

Buckeye Fan

The Who #3

Kat4Disney

clombardi

fourkidsphoto

Barney44

Princess Amy Lyn

Monami7

Grandbuddy

Cherta

karebear06

cybertea201

VerandahMan

Bookwormde

Liam1957

ROFR isn't such a bad word after all! But estoppel is!!!!

 

[tammymacb]

Computer is fixed....everyone is mighty quiet today..

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

R is who I called that never called me back.

I've not worked with her on the phone, just emails....one day she emailed me back like 10 times everytime I had a question she responded. Best of luck!

 

[Princess Amy Lyn]

Nope, C but I know who you are talking about and I have heard good things about her also.

We love our Marriotts; MVC. We have 2 that are eoy weeks- equals 1 week of ownership-1 we trade and 1 we always stay. They are great for full week stays, they have really good trade strength and their quality is top notch in most cases. We have owned for 8 years; compared initially to purchasing DVC, Marriott and Fairfield. DVC is more flexible because you can only book 1 entire week with MVC and you must start your planning a year in advance for the best results. We have been to Hawaii, Aruba, Williamsburg, Southern California, and Hilton Head on trades. We had a trade to Kauai but cancelled it to take a Disney Cruise. BTW, the Marriott Ko Olina on Oahu is next to where it appears DVC is looking at building. Very nice area. DVC is more flexible and you can plan on shorter notice. With MVC and II, you can still get some amazing trades within 59 days of travel. Marriott is deeded with no expiration date. Let me know if you have any other questions. I can honestly say that we have no regrets in purchasing with them. Now that we have our DVC, our TS portfolio is perfect! Well, nearly perfect....we need more points!

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. I am relying on my faith heavily for this one. I have decided not to quit but whether or not I will be fired remains to be seen. In a nutshell, I am being asked to do something that compromises my integrity.

Have a great day guys!!! I can't wait for my 4 day weekend!

Thanks LM for all the info...what are the good weeks to buy?? Does location matter?? We would most likely choose Hawaii, easy for us to get to.

I'm sorry about the job stuff. I pray peace for you over the situation....

 

[Laxmom]

Maybe R was off. I do believe they work weekends. Just a thought....

A Marriott platinum would probably give you the most trading power depending on where you buy. With them, you buy by season. You can trade down in season - ex. a platinum can go during silver time - but is difficult for a silver to go during platinum time. Then your week floats during that time.
Check out TUG2.net. You will get some good advice and learn alot there. Everyone has a different opinion about where to buy.

Still at work so I must be brief.... TTFN

 

[TenThousandVolts]

R is our girl too- she is really good. I have been working with her for MONTHS- and finally found a contract worth making an offer on. She has been really good so far in the process.

 

[mmcguire]

I had thought that today might be "Teriffic Tuesday," but it turned into "Terrible Tuesday!" We heard from TTS today and we did NOT pass ROFR.

However, we took a look and found another SSR contract that seems to work, at $1/pt. higher than the one that was bought back, and as of tomorrow morning will be right back into the ROFR process once more.

Perhaps we should be moved to the bottom of the list again - but at least we're still making the attempt!

Oh, I am soooo sorry to hear that -- that is what we all dread hearing. I hope that your new contract comes through, though!!

 

[mmcguire]

I am clearly way too deep into this whole DVC thing.

Last night I dreamed very vividly that our agent called and said that the sellers decided they didn't want to close until December, and had gone ahead and banked the remaining 2008 points into 2009. In my dream, DH and I were even discussing whether we should just keep our ressie at POFQ for Aug and stay with that contract, or bail and look for another contract.

I need help.

 

[minniekissedme]

it was just a dream...maybe Betty Ford will take you in! Check that...all of us in!

 

[tammymacb]

Hi Bob, I'm bored and have been waiting for someone to post on the thread!

It's awfully quiet without Ed..

BTW, on the Travel Channel right now they are showing DCL. Can't wait to go in September!

I talked to my guide today and did NOT add on points...I restrained myself..

 

[minniekissedme]

sorry...I was in mid-type and my computer went zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

back up! I've been doing lots of running and really lurking only during the day and being able to post at nite...and everyone else isn't there.

forgot...we DVR'd the Travel Channel stuff and will watch it later. Some of it is repeats but...

How's Tammy otherwise? I'm good...still waiting for my points.

 

[tammymacb]

Tammy's good.

Looking forward to the May trip. Kathy ( my GF ) is finally in the system but she too, has no points. She calls me every day to curse me for encouraging her to buy..

Did you also buy from TTS? I think they are verrrrrry slow with paperwork. I left a post on the gift basket thread today also. Got a thank you card from buying from TTS but no invite " to come pick up a basket " which I'd already planned on doing in May.

 

[minniekissedme]

I hear you...I'm dying for my DVC. Have my plane tix...need my points. Then I hope to do Christmas, too!

We bought from ********************************************************************************************************************
Everything went smoothly on all of that stuff. It's just one frustration after another.

 

[tammymacb]

I think as long as you have your points by May ( you'll get them waaaaay before then ) you'll be OK for December.

That's what I told Kathy. She bought at OKW and I really think as long as she makes ressies before the 7 month window opens she'll have a good chance at Dec. Even if she has to waitlist a day or two, once all the moving around starts, she'll get in.

Tell me again, when are your plan tickets for?

 

[Laxmom]

Hi guys! Home from work. Meeting went well. I got a lot off of my chest and I am hoping for the best. Evidently got my point across as I am not going to HAVE to do something I don't feel I shouldn't. Time will tell. Thanks again for all your support! You guys are the best!!

I'm watching Travel Channel now! Ooohhhh! AAAhhhhh!!

Hey Minnie, how is your DW doing? Hope she is recovering.

Wow, Tammy!! No add on today! I must say, I am impressed!

 

[Laxmom]

Hey, when is Ed back anyway? I miss the big guy!! Wonder if he rode Rockin Roller Coaster for me.

 

[tammymacb]

So am I ...

However, I think once Kidani is built even owners will have to book day by day and still may not get concierge so I probably won't add on there.

Maybe I need to wait for the Poly DVC...

 

[tammymacb]

Hey, when is Ed back anyway? I miss the big guy!! Wonder if he rode Rockin Roller Coaster for me.

I was wondering the same thing. Since he drove, I'm sure he's gone for a full week..

 

[minniekissedme]

sorry Tammy had to take a call. Hi Laxmom!

I think as long as you have your points by May ( you'll get them waaaaay before then ) you'll be OK for December.

Tell me again, when are your plan tickets for?

I already asked about Xmas availability and we're still good. Our plane tix are for 8/23-8/27!!! I want to get a 2BR at SSR!!!

Hi guys! Home from work. Meeting went well. I got a lot off of my chest and I am hoping for the best. Evidently got my point across as I am not going to HAVE to do something I don't feel I shouldn't. Time will tell. Thanks again for all your support! You guys are the best!!

Hey Minnie, how is your DW doing? Hope she is recovering.

Glad things went well at work...DW is doing great, thanks! She's getting stronger and wants to do more and more. I have to remind her she needs to rest!

So am I ...

However, I think once Kidani is built even owners will have to book day by day and still may not get concierge so I probably won't add on there.

Maybe I need to wait for the Poly DVC...

repeat after me...no more add ons...
no more add ons...
no more add ons...especially when you have #%) already!!!!!!

 

[Laxmom]

Tammy has $%&*? I had no idea!!! Wow! I am impressed. I have a long way to go!

Hey Kristen!! Any luck reaching GMAC today?

Amy, I forgot to mention something. If you ever think you might trade into a DVC at WDW, don't buy a Florida TS. There is a regional block on that. We can't even see DVC's at WDW with our Grande Vista week but we can and have traded in with our HHI week. We can't see DVC HHI with our HHI week but we can see the available weeks with our Grande Vista week on Interval's website.