Thinking about a small direct add-on

[Dean]

I will call DVC to find out about availability at VGF. I did think about getting 25 points at less point-intensive resorts (ie: BWV or BCV), but when I crunched the numbers, the actual cost per point ends up being nearly double that of VGF! As for other resorts, the spread between direct & resale prices is much greater (except for VGC) where the overall extra cost would end up not being much different from getting 40 points at VGF.

For example, if I were to get 25 points at BLT, where the spread is probably about $65/point (with average resale cost at $115/point & direct cost at $180/point), the difference in extra cost for even 25 points is $1,650. That's more than the extra $1,600 I would have to cough up for 40 points for VGF (I do realize the overall total outlay is more for 40 points at VGF than 25 points at BLT).

LAX

Maybe but then you look at 40 instead of 25. Personally I'd get 25 at the same home resort or where I could get use out of 25 unless I specifically wanted GF to stay there with those points. If cost alone is the issue then HH at $110 might be the best option. AKV, OKW, BWV or SSR might be more usable with the lower point options.