What is the process of renting DVC points and how does it work?

[mbrittb00]

This may already be somewhere on the forums, but I can't seem to find it, so I'll just ask.

As a non DVC member, what is the process (and how does it work) for renting points from a DVC member (or maybe multiple people if necessary) in order to book a reservation?

Thanks.

 

[spiceycat]

you first need to decide which DVC resorts you want and the size of the unit.
plus of course the dates that you want and the point cost for that unit for your entire stay.

then you go looking for points. If you want something for say June, 2013 - then you don't even want to consider points expiring before that day.

if you want something hard say - BWV or BCV during the food/wine festavial (Oct/nov)

BLT, BWV, BCV, VWL, AKV during Dec (you may be able to get SSR and OKW) - then you need to make the reservation at 11 months (if you can)

sometimes - Christmas thru NY, Easter and Palm weeks, July 4 week, Memorial week - can be busy also.

spring break can be easy or impossible - just depends upon when it is and which counties in Florida are off that same week.

that was probably too much detail for you

for the point chart
http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-vacation-club/DVCpoints.shtml

also read very carefully the sticky at the top of the rental DVC board here

 

[mbrittb00]

I like detail.

Can you rent points from more than one member, or do they all have to be rented from a single member?

 

[Chuck S]

You, as a non-owner, don't actually "rent points." You rent a reservation from a DVC Member, that member makes a reservation for you, so if one member only has enough points for 2 nights, you can rent that reservation and find another member to rent you a reservation for the remaining nights. But it would certainly be more convenient to rent from a single member. My suggestion for novice renters would be to use a service, like David's, the sponsor of our Rent/Trade board. It costs a bit more, but that way you can try out a rental experience.

Also, almost all owners consider the transaction "final" no refunds...but some maybe willing to work with you on changing dates...that would depend on the individual owner and working within their use year for their points.

DVC nor Disney will step in if a deal goes sour, it is like renting a vacation home from a private individual...you are NOT renting from Disney, but you are afforded the onsite perks like any other onsite guest. You also will not receive daily housekeeping, only trash and towel service on day 4 (of a 7 night reservation) or full housekeeping on day 4 (of an 8 night or longer reservation). Additional housekeeping is available at an additional charge.

Most owners want 50% up front, many want the balance paid in full upon receipt of confirmation. Some owners will give you time to pay the balance, if the reservation is several months away AND if canceling would allow them to bank any points , which depends upon their use year. But all payment arrangements are between you and the owner.

Always do business with a person only if you are comfortable with them. We do have fairly strict posting rules for our Rent/Trade board, but there has been the occasional scammer. Look at their posting history, talk to them on the phone, and get an overall "gut feeling" about the person to whom you are going to send $$. Remember than renting is primarily a matter of trust for both parties. Owners trust that the renter will not trash the rooms, leave a charge balance and will pay for the rental according to their agreement. The renter trusts the owner to not cancel the reservation. The DVC Owner ALWAYS has control of the reservation.

 

[castleri]

You should go to the rent trade board and read the stickys at the top for some more detailed info. You need to feel comfortable with the person you are dealing with so sometimes you might check their previous posts to get a feel for how the respond to others here on the boards also. When I have rented in the past I have usually spoken with the person who wants to rent on the phone so that all things can be discussed and questions answered. If you are not comfortable after reading some of their posts and talking with them you could ask for references. Try to have all your info and requests in order before you try to deal with someone. Only the DVC member can talk to the reservation people but you will be able to see your reservation on line as well as get a written confirmation. If you want to do the DDP you will also have to make arrangements to pay this in advance through the member. Good luck and hope you can arrange a wonderful trip.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

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