lovethesun12
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- Jul 5, 2017
Maybe a few newly disgruntled renters as well.... =)Yes I am thinking that most of the people buying now were already in the market before Covid or are existing members adding on or swapping out
Maybe a few newly disgruntled renters as well.... =)Yes I am thinking that most of the people buying now were already in the market before Covid or are existing members adding on or swapping out
Yes I think that is and will be a significant factor going forwardMaybe a few newly disgruntled renters as well.... =)
My guess is as many (if not more) renters will be completely turned off by anything DVC now as that would be interested in buying DVC. Our end of September rental was originally supposed to be the test ride before we bought. Now while I still want to buy at the right price, my wife doesn’t because of all of the uncertainty involved. I’m hoping the trip will help nudge her into at least a more neutral position, but who knows at this point how that will actually play out.Maybe a few newly disgruntled renters as well.... =)
I’m not sure. I sort of think disgruntled renters like me are part of the reason smaller contracts are flying off the shelves - a large group of people who don’t want to rent 11 months out anymore but want a trip booked.My guess is as many (if not more) renters will be completely turned off by anything DVC now as that would be interested in buying DVC. Our end of September rental was originally supposed to be the test ride before we bought. Now while I still want to buy at the right price, my wife doesn’t because of all of the uncertainty involved. I’m hoping the trip will help nudge her into at least a more neutral position, but who knows at this point how that will actually play out.
That makes sense. If you really look at it, what's an extra $5pp? $500 on a 100pt contract and that could possibly make planning trips so much easier for the next 20, 30 or 40 yrs. $500/30 yrs is less than $20/yr. That not alot of money for the peace of mind it can offer.I think it’s totally worth it to pay a little extra for the right contract (home resort, size, and UY). I almost compromised and bought an Aug UY when I really wanted an Oct UY, because I was just impatient. But I’m so glad I ended up waiting for the perfect contract. The two months make a big difference for the when we usually visit!
Remember that on this board, you only hear experiences from approved sites.Why are renters disgruntled? Did they not either get their money back, or get a replacement reservation booked in its place?
We rented a stay out, and it has been re-booked for a third time now. First was a hurricane threatening (my family just used the booking), second was medical illness, and now we have it booked for them next May. Quite a bit of extra work on our part, but I feel it was only fair.
Oh, that's right, I didn't even think about going through rental companies. That's probably the majority of rentals. So I guess some families lost money going this route?Remember that on this board, you only hear experiences from approved sites.
Yes, it seems to have worked for some renters with owners who were willing/able to rescheduleOh, that's right, I didn't even think about going through rental companies. That's probably the majority of rentals. So I guess some families lost money going this route?
We just post an ad here on DISboards and wait for an interested family. Has worked pretty well for us, but we don't rent a lot.
My guess is as many (if not more) renters will be completely turned off by anything DVC now as that would be interested in buying DVC. Our end of September rental was originally supposed to be the test ride before we bought. Now while I still want to buy at the right price, my wife doesn’t because of all of the uncertainty involved. I’m hoping the trip will help nudge her into at least a more neutral position, but who knows at this point how that will actually play out.
So, I'm curious, you just bought in a few months ago, right? What part of it are you finding not worth the hassle? As someone looking at buying I'm curious what you found that made you change your mind so quickly.I'm selling both of our DVC contracts. Just not worth the hassle. Worse yet, DVC are extremely expensive accommodations. I do not see enough of a value to justify the cost of ownership.
So, I'm curious, you just bought in a few months ago, right? What part of it are you finding not worth the hassle? As someone looking at buying I'm curious what you found that made you change your mind so quickly.
I’m not sure. I sort of think disgruntled renters like me are part of the reason smaller contracts are flying off the shelves - a large group of people who don’t want to rent 11 months out anymore but want a trip booked.
We want to book our next trip, which we usually do August/Sept. If I book through renting, it will cost $4900 but I never want to take that risk again.
If I book cash, it’s $6900 (I do realize this will probably be discounted but it will still be a significant amount for the stay). Now cash *is* much less risk. But do I really want to pay $6900 (or the amount with discount) for a cash stay when I could buy the 100 points for under $15000 and have trips(100 points would be part of our trip - would have to add on) for 45 more years? I could wait for prices to drop, but really in the end if I pay cash for the next trip the savings won’t be worth it. Or I can buy direct (if I can’t find a good contract) and get savings on tickets/dining/merchandise.
If our trip can’t go ahead next year, I can also bank points and/or reschedule.
I will just say BCV is actually less than Savannah View at AKV in DVC.
At 7 months out with AKV points?
If you're trying to convince me to buy DVC DARN IT IT'S WORKING!!!!! Do you know how weak my heart is for Disney? LOL
PS - are you in sales? I'll take 1 BCV, 1 AKV and throw in a POLY
Also, we have you convincing people to buy DVC; maybe that plays a roleNever even really thought of the renters until this. It makes sense we might actually see an uptick in resale. Everyone I think is forgetting we are about 12-16 months out from the start of the 50th events starting to kick off at WDW.