The "Waiting for ROFR" support group thread

[Tigger & Eeyore]

Just got home. The team all converged on Corry's home. When I got there, there was a sea of people with candles. You couldn't drive down their street because of the cars. His parents came home a short time later.

There are more questions than answers. His Dad was in the house when he put a gun to his temple. He was fine at school today and at practice last night. Something happened with his exgirlfriend after school today.

I just don't know how you, as a parent, ever recover. My son keeps asking "why?" and we can't make sense of something that makes no sense.

I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. There are 50 young men that are hurting very deeply tonite and 2 parents who have a child to burry.

I am crying for you. I am so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with you. It truly is a tragic thing to have to go through!

 

[Laxmom]

I went over to that site, I'm even more confused. I think Tammy has the right idea, I sell it and buy more DVC points! We'll see, my wife is talking about keeping it so we can go other places besides Disney, I don't see the purpose.

You mean there are other places than Disney? What is she thinking? Oh yea. There are. I almost forgot I had a life of travel before ROFR.

 

[bookwormde]

HolidayRoad

If you want to know the value of the timeshare, watch ebay’s timeshare list. I believe there are different areas to this resort and if it is a fixed week that makes a difference.

I will have to double check but I think they mostly sell for less than $1000 plus MF and closing.

Just checked and foud this

Just checked most of the ones on Ebay most are not even receiving a bid, even the no reserve ones. Apparently there is a “2008 renovation installment” due for some or all this year of $680 over and beyond the usual maintenance fees. Do not know it extends into future years.
I did find 1 bid for $51 but it did not disclose any renovation installments.


bookwormde

 

[fourkidsphoto]

I am so sorry about this. I have never experienced this happening to anyone close to me. Sending prayers your way. My heart aches.

 

[fourkidsphoto]

Sorry, the last post is directed to Laxmom. I can not figure out how to correctly quote and write a response.

 

[colonialtinker]

You mean there are other places than Disney? What is she thinking? Oh yea. There are. I almost forgot I had a life of travel before ROFR.

So did I, now if I could just get these contracts officially closed and concentrate on my upcoming trip I would be better off.

 

[Laxmom]

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. They are helping. Kyle is doing better in some ways, not so good in others. He didn't feel it was necessary to talk to a counselor today, although I wish he would have. This poor kid lost both his Grandfather and StepGrandfather in Feb of this year. He has way too much experience here lately dealing with death.

Anyway, we are supposed to close around the 13th of May. That may be a busy week for closings by the sound of it. I wonder if the fact that the attorney has our paperwork means we are done estoppifying. Hmmm.

 

[GoofyDad13]

I can not figure out how to correctly quote and write a response.

Many of us have had this issue, especially with the multi-quote.

Called member services, Boardwalk is completely sold out for our planned dates (Dec 28-Jan 2). We have waitlisted for any studio.


Laxmom, I hope it is an uneventful evening for you all.

 

[fourkidsphoto]

Many of us have had this issue, especially with the multi-quote.

Let's try this. I guess you have to do the multi quote button first and then quote??

 

[minniekissedme]

Many of us have had this issue, especially with the multi-quote.

Let's try this. I guess you have to do the multi quote button first and then quote??

Now that I'm an expert I feel compelled to assist!
1. multi-quote button
2. back arrow of the browser
3. repeat steps 1 and 2
4. repeat steps 1 and 2
and so on...this gives you 3 different quotes...

 

[HolidayRoad]

HolidayRoad

If you want to know the value of the timeshare, watch ebay’s timeshare list. I believe there are different areas to this resort and if it is a fixed week that makes a difference.

I will have to double check but I think they mostly sell for less than $1000 plus MF and closing.

Just checked and foud this

Just checked most of the ones on Ebay most are not even receiving a bid, even the no reserve ones. Apparently there is a “2008 renovation installment” due for some or all this year of $680 over and beyond the usual maintenance fees. Do not know it extends into future years.
I did find 1 bid for $51 but it did not disclose any renovation installments.


bookwormde

Your right it's weird on EBay the prices range for Sheraton Vistana from $19,000 to $1. A lot are $1. I checked out some timeshare sites and they seem a little more reasonable in the price fluctuation, from about $3,000 to just under $10,000. I guess I have to find out a little more about the specific timeshare I was given to figure this out. Laxmom tried to help me but sometimes I guess both oars don't hit the water over here. My wife seemed to get it a little more than I do after Laxmom helped. We'll see what happens.

 

[TenThousandVolts]

ANything Sheraton Vistanna that goes for $19K is certainly in Vistanna Villages- the mandatory Starwood resort- it comes with X points for the Starwood Vacation Network. The real cheap ones- I think some areas of Vistanna people are trying to unload because of a special assessment- and funds are due this year to pay for it.

 

[minniekissedme]

Waiting to Close - The Check is in the Mail Updated 5/1

Grandbuddy almost in the mail anyway...if I can get the darn docs to print!

pb4ugo

KAT4DISNEY

kmhollis28

gingermouse17

Rambler5678



The "Waiting for ROFR" support group "Those who passed ROFR, closed, and lived to tell about it".

disneymotherof3

tink6137130

Tammymacb

minniekissedme

HolidayRoad

Tigger & Eeyore

icouldlivethere

chickkypoo

dizney4us

monami7

fourkidsphoto

GoofyDad13

millerse Grandbuddy advised you close a couple weeks ago! Congrats!

 

[Chickkypoo]

After numerous phone calls this week, I finally got the situation with my paperwork straightened out, and I recieved my points today!!!

I booked my vacation for November. I'm booked at a 2 Bedroom at OKW from Nov. 8-11 (They only had OKW or SSR available) and at a 2 bedroom at VWL from Nov. 11-19. I'm waitlisted at VWL for the first weekend.

It was such a relief to finally have things straightened out and to be able to book my vacation!

 

[minniekissedme]

outstanding...it is a huge relief isn't it!? I was so eager to book our first trip I drove DW nuts.

 

[icouldlivethere]

After numerous phone calls this week, I finally got the situation with my paperwork straightened out, and I recieved my points today!!!

I booked my vacation for November. I'm booked at a 2 Bedroom at OKW from Nov. 8-11 (They only had OKW or SSR available) and at a 2 bedroom at VWL from Nov. 11-19. I'm waitlisted at VWL for the first weekend.

It was such a relief to finally have things straightened out and to be able to book my vacation!

Wow..I can't believe it took them this long to straighten it out for you. I know you closed the same day I did. I'm glad you are finally in the system with your points and that your got reservations.

 

[HolidayRoad]

I've only been back for a few days so if I forgot someone please let me know!!

Updated list 5/1/08:

Billa

u2daisyblue

Haley Whippet

mickeyfan0805

mickeywho?

HayGan

M-I-C-K-E-Y (2nd attempt)

Barb

AinW

dani0622

ROFR is a four letter word.

 

[Grandbuddy]

After numerous phone calls this week, I finally got the situation with my paperwork straightened out, and I recieved my points today!!!

I booked my vacation for November. I'm booked at a 2 Bedroom at OKW from Nov. 8-11 (They only had OKW or SSR available) and at a 2 bedroom at VWL from Nov. 11-19. I'm waitlisted at VWL for the first weekend.

It was such a relief to finally have things straightened out and to be able to book my vacation!

Actually thought today - "It's been a long time for Chickkypoo - wonder what's going on?"

 

[Chickkypoo]

Yeah, it was a major hassle getting things straightened out. My deed was re-emailed to Disney on Friday, and was told that Timeshare Closing Services would follow up on Monday. I e-mailed TCS on Tuesday after not hearing anything, she said she was still waiting to hear back from her contact. I got on the horn to Disney to make sure they had my paperwork this time. After being passed around, I was told someone would call me back. I received a call back fairly quickly and was told that my paperwork was about 20th in the pile, and that it would probably be Friday by the time I received my points! I was not happy, and voiced my displeasure as it was not my fault my paperwork was lost. Something must have happened, as I received an e-mail later on that day from TCS saying my paperwork was moved to the top of the pile and that I'd have my points by end of business Wednesday.

 

[dvcnewgirl]

Chicckypoo I am gald you got your points and ressie. You are going to have such a good time.

1 more day!!! My plane leaves tomorrow at noon. It does not feel real, I am so excited. I can't wait to get to AKV.