Vero Beach- Why more resales?

[MrsG]

We bought BCV on our 7/6 Western cruise. We are from NY and the rep was pushing VB as BCV wasn't approved in NY at that time and he would have to hold our paperwork for who knows how long. He explained that the home resort really didn't matter and the 7 mo window should be no problem. Now, being from NY and being naturally suspicious, plus the fact that I am a teacher and would have to travel during high volume times, (plus we love Epcot and really wanted BCV) we told him BCV or no deal. The other rep in the room piped up that they could possibly arrange to have the paperwork ready for us when we disembarked so we could sign on Florida soil. Our rep played dumb (even though he was the one who brought the paperwork to the terminal for the other rep a few months back for someone in the same position). I guess he didn't want to be bothered, or really wanted to sell Vero. The moral of the story, (we signed for BCV at the terminal) hold out for the home resort you really want, and if you don't like what your rep is telling you, ask for a different rep.

 

[Richyams]

I agree, sleazy, lying DVC sales reps are too common. I really have to believe it is a general directive to mislead people about the seven month window....its either that or they get a larger commission when they sell the hard to sell VB.

 

[BenStone]

The reason the resales are still there is because it doesn't pay someone to buy it resale. I know I prefer to deal with Disney and I'll bet a lot of other people do too.

Now this make absolutely no sense. I just read in another thread where someone was excited because they recently bought OKW points from Disney. We all know the going rate is $80/pt. from Disney so why would someone choose to pay that when the exact same thing can be had as a resale for $65/pt?

BenStone

 

[jmminarik]

Ben,

Depending on the amount of points acquired, it may not make $$$ sense to buy resale. Small points add-ons through Disney may cost less than buying a small contract resale, after to take into account things like the closing costs. I'd also imagine many small point contract owners aren't very motivated to sell because much of their income derived from the sale will get eaten up in brokers fees. Paying $1000 on commision when you sell 400 points is tolerable...paying $1000 on a 25 point sale is a waste.

(Figures used as an example....don't use these figures literally).

-Joe

 

[Shontell_Crawford]

Please don't anybody yell at me....

I just wanted to say I called member services today to book a studio for this Sunday night....and I had a choice, either preferred view at BW or OKW.

It's July - prime season - Three days out. People cancel. The waitlist works. I believe!

Please don't yell at me. I'm just defending my position. Btw, anybody going to be at OKW this Sunday besides me? I love get - togethers!

Thanks!
Shontell