Why DVC is better than others like Fairfield/RCI, etc...

[dcibrando]

My co-worker claims that timeshare (which he owns) is not good to get into because you don't get your money's worth, it's hard to resale and you'll lose money if you do, and they can add on additional charges if they want.

Help me convince him DVC is different and why this is the perfect vacation club/timeshare whether you go to disney parks or not.

 

[Tink10]

Flexibility & Location Location Location......

The options for your point use are incredible....WDW, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Alaska Cruises, Disneyland Paris and the Concierge Collection choices are amazing!

Also, unlike many traditional timeshares that lose value the minute you purchase them, DVC holds value because rack rates on Disney resort rooms will always continue to rise.

 

[Simba's Mom]

As far as how "hard" it is to resell, I think there was a post recently from many people who sold their contract very quickly. We recently sold a contract the first day we put it on the market. We sold so that we could then turn around and buy at a different home resort. I think you'll search hard to find anyone selling out of dissatisfaction with DVC.

 

[laceemouse]

As someone who owns other TSs as well as DVC (many folks here do) I have to say they are different, but what is "better" depends on you. DVC holds it's value because WDW holds it's value. Also, ROFR keeps the prices up. However, if you enjoy visiting other places, like we do, then DVC is not such a great deal on that IMO! DVC is the best value when you compare it to staying moderate or deluxe on-site at WDW. However, RCI has MANY more options of places to visit if you plan to travel around and see the world. We find owning both works great for us, we love Disney but want to go to other places too. If they go to WDW often, and just have to stay on-site, then DVC may be good for them. It really depends on the family.

 

[spiceycat]

sounds like your friends got taken by Fairfield. Fairfield resales are much, much cheaper than buying from a developer.

however if they don't enjoy going to WDW and staying in a moderate or deluxe WDW resort - you aren't going to convience them.

I also own at other timeshares (got them very cheap or I certainly couldn't afford them). I agreed with laceemouse-using your DVC to trade out is not a good solution.

I do love the flexibility of DVC - being able to stay in a studio, 1 or 2 bedroom, for 1 to 30 days is great!!! no other timeshares can do this.

to stay one night to the timeshares is more expensive than staying a week - which is why more of the other timeshares want you to stay at least 3 days. with Disney you don't have too!!! of course most of the timeshares you have to stay the whole week regardless. You also have to stay in what ever size unit you brought. This is great for me if I am traveling with friends - but if I am going solo staying in a 2-bedroom alone is very strange....

DVC is a good buy for WDW nuts - not others. there are other timeshares out there that allow you to go to other great places cheaper than Disney does. Marriott for II, Fairfield or world mark for RCI.

 

[DVCLiz]

Who cares what your co-worker thinks? If he reads any of the information about DVC available on the net, he'll quickly see the differences between DVC and a traditional timeshare. If he doesn't, you can feel sorry for him as you sit on the balcony of your villa the next time you vacation at WDW!!!!!!

 

[JandD Mom]

We are going to be closing on BWV soon, but we were within an inch of buying a Marriott 2 bedroom lockoff in one of 2 other places (Ocean Pointe or Aruba). Here's why we went with DVC instead:

1. We go to Disney on a reliable basis (at least every other year), and it is the only place we currently go to on a reliable basis.

2. DVC retains its value and Marriott (and many others) do not. This does, however depend on which Marriott property you buy (the ones we were going to buy seem to have high prices, but are still much cheaper on the resale market than from the developer).

3. We don't necessarily travel on a weekend-to-weekend basis: We may go away for long weekends, or we may go Thursday to Thursday, or we may go for 9 to 10 days. DVC has drawbacks for this (the points required on the weekend) but if you combine with cash you can work it out. It is a pain or impossible with Marriott.

4. On TUG, many people report that, if they own a floating week, they often have difficulty even getting through to Marriott on the day they need to book their week. Therefore lots of people with kids etc report they have difficulty using it on the week of the kids' vacations.

5. When we have gone to Disney the last few times, we have found ourselves staying at the Boardwalk villas either by renting points or discounted cash reservations.

6. In the end, there is not a huge difference between the fees you pay at DVC vs. the annual fees Marriott was charging.

7. Our vacation times are going to vary depending on our work and kids' schedules so we need lots of flexibility.

So that's why we went with DVC. On the upside, a good solid Marriott or other TS will allow you to trade to some great places. However, these don't necessarily guarantee you the week you want or need.

 

[Dean]

My co-worker claims that timeshare (which he owns) is not good to get into because you don't get your money's worth, it's hard to resale and you'll lose money if you do, and they can add on additional charges if they want.

Help me convince him DVC is different and why this is the perfect vacation club/timeshare whether you go to disney parks or not.

Timeshares are all different and MANY are good if bought for the right price and used correctly. So many people buy from the developer at prices 3-4 times what it's truly worth the don't learn the system and don't use it. As for the "best" timeshare, that varies with the situation. The best one for you might not be the best one for me. Here are some examples. DVC is likely best for someone who would stay on WDW property at a moderate or above most every year and go light on weekends. It is a TERRIBLE choice for someone who is happier staying off property (yes there are those out there) and/or wants to stay in a different place most years. FF or RCI or Bluegreen or Worldmark or Marriott are all much better than DVC for a large group of people.

You can help your friend by helping them learn the system and use it, rather than trying to talk them into another timeshare while they're already unhappy with one. But if they want to sell, they're likely looking at a small fraction of their purchase price.