What do you do when a relative wants to use your points?

[frank2271]

Hello,

I'm having a problem with a close relative that is moving to Florida, where I live. Every time I talk about a stay at DVC they tell me that they are "gonna have to do that". They doesn't mean that they are going to buy into DVC, they mean that they want to "do that" with my points.

My question is, does anyone else have this problem? And if so, what do you do if a close friend or relative wants you to use your very valuable DVC points for their trips????

Frank

 

[Disneyaholic]

Do you have extra points to let them use in the first place?

I would just tell them that you only have enough points for the vacations you have planned for yourself and your family and that if they'd like to "do that", there are some great places you can direct them to to rent points.

 

[Richyams]

Point at them and laugh.

 

[DVCDAVE]

Frank,

First, do what RICHYAMS suggested......

Then;
I'd tell them that you bought your points for you and your immediate family's vacation in mind, not their vacation. I'd also add that they are asking too much of your family to give up vacation time together, so that they may vacation. However, state that you'd be more than happy to answer any questions they have about DVC if they are interested in looking in to it further.

 

[EROS]

Remember Nancy Reagan's famous words:

"JUST SAY NO"!!!

 

[Ms. WDW]

And someone posted a reply which sorta began as:

Miss Manners is a friend of mine and she always says:

Be firm but polite when you say "no" I'm sorry. I can't spare any points for your vacation. I have just so many for me and my family to use. However if you would like information on purchasing, I'd be more than happy to help you. Plain and simple and still polite.

Then if that doesn't work use Rich's suggestion; point and laugh! I like that one personally!!

 

[mb168]

Extra points... I don't understand. What is this strange thing you speak of?

The party line is, I've already used them up for this year and next year is booked.

 

[CrayzeeDiz]

I know some very persuasive people known how to deal with this kind of mooch. They are called DVC sales reps.

 

[Richyams]

While these are all good suggestions, they lack the simplicity, tact and beauty of my suggestion.

 

[DVC-Don]

I say NO and then send them all the DVC & resale links I have.

 

[frank2271]

I like your answer Rich, but my problem is more along the lines of my two relatives that want to tag along with my family of three. Anyone can do the math and see that there would be five people now. That's a 2BR instead of my typical studio or 1BR.

It's hard to say "no" to these people without hurting their feelings, but I think I'm going to end up biting the bullet and going through with it.

My family and I do a lot of one and two night stays since we are only 80 miles away from WDW. These occasions are what my recently retired relatives are looking to tag along on.

What would you guys think would be a fair trade for a night or two with us at WDW??? a couple of meals????

What do you guys think???

Frank

 

[mb168]

"Turn them in" under the refer a friend link. Let DVC send them the info. Maybe you'll get a referral out of it.

 

[DVCDAVE]

Park Passes would be a fair trade.........

 

[crisi]

"I'd be happy to rent them to you. I'll need $15 a point. Should we figure out how much that will be? Oh, and so you don't think I'm taking you, you can rent them cheaper - and I'll be happy to point you in the right direction, but since I was planning on using my points, I'm going to want a premium for them - I'll be in the position of having to make arrangments to rent my own points or pay for my own hotel room."

Or,

"I'll be happy to put you on the list for when we have points we aren't able to use. But we really don't expect that to happen, and there are already a few people we'd need to ask first. If you are really interested in staying at a DVC resort, I can show you where to rent or buy points."

Also, don't bring up DVC to someone you know wants to mooch points. You are just providing an opening.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I like mb 168's idea! How many points do you get annually? If you have the minimum of 150, I can't see how you could possibly share them. If you feel you can't get out of it tacktfully, (and you have enough points) I would a 2 bedroom and tell them the meals (both theirs and yours) are their "cost". That seems like a fair trade to me! Or maybe ask them to pay your dues for that year!

 

[frank2271]

Originally posted by dianeschlicht
I like mb 168's idea! How many points do you get annually? If you have the minimum of 150, I can't see how you could possibly share them. If you feel you can't get out of it tacktfully, (and you have enough points) I would a 2 bedroom and tell them the meals (both theirs and yours) are their "cost". That seems like a fair trade to me! Or maybe ask them to pay your dues for that year!

Pay my due??????

That's not that bad!!!!!!

Frank

 

[dianeschlicht]

LOL! I guess it depends on how many points you have! My dues are over $1000.

 

[frank2271]

Originally posted by dianeschlicht
LOL! I guess it depends on how many points you have! My dues are over $1000.

As are mine, that's why it's such a great idea!!!!!

 

[Disneyaholic]

How about if you have them rent (from an outside party) the incremental points for getting a 2BR instead of a 1BR or studio?

 

[WDWguru]

Originally posted by frank2271
It's hard to say "no" to these people without hurting their feelings, but I think I'm going to end up biting the bullet and going through with it.

Why? They obviously didn't think for one second about your feelings before so rudely butting in on your vacation! Tell them if they want to go to WDW, they're free to book their own trip. If they want to vacation with you, give them the dates you're going to be there and the number to CRO, tell them to book a DVC tour while you're there. Honestly... they are the ones being rude, not to mention demanding. You have every right to tell them no and you don't owe them a thing.