Writing a letter

[Tiggeriffic]

I think that some people may be confusing what certain salespeople do with what Disney is trying to do. I certainly believe from the testimonials presented on this board that salespeople are pushing VB to people who want to mainly stay at WDW. However, I've also seen many testimonials stating that they were told by salespeople to buy where they want to stay, including myself.

So, I haven't seen any evidence that Disney/DVC is pushing this idea. I've also seen many salespeople lie about cars to make a sale. Why do they do this? Most likely it's because they make a commission on the sale and they believe that they should do whatever it takes to make the sale.

Do I believe that DVC/Disney should address these issues with their salespeople? Yes, I think they should. However, given that most people that have described their experiences here have had positive ones, I believe that the deceptive sales practices are the exception and not the rule.

Just my opinion.

 

[garrett79]

LooHoo, DOC, Pam thanks for stating things so clearly. I cannot wait for Labor day at BWV. I also cannot wait to do the exchange program.

 

[PamOKW]

There are a lot more things I should be doing but what the heck...I'll keep playing with numbers.

I just read over my own dues history and the light bulb went on. In 1996 the Vero POS statement warned that as of 12/31/2001 dues would no longer have a subsidy. As an example, they said that in 1996 dollars the cost would be $4.1174 if it wasn't subsidized. This year's dues for post-1998 purchasers was $3.9726. So in in this comparison the dues have actually decreased ever so slightly. I don't think skyrocketing dues at Vero should be a concern.

 

[Richyams]

No, I think that Disney has proven that skyrocketing dues are not a concern. I think Disney's experience in mantaining resorts of all levels has allowed them to make an EXTREMELY accurate estimate of what the actual costs would be.

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs", Karl Marx, pretty sick, huh?