Yikes!

[Greg K.]

My wife and I are shopping for additional points -- we have 150 and would like 150 more. We've been eyeballing the Timeshare Store for resales, particularly at BWV. (We like BWV and BCV -- the latter is our "home" resort.) Out of curiosity, my wife called our DVC guide to see what they had available. She was told BWV points were going for $89 a pop -- and that we'd have to get on a waiting list AND make a downpayment.

Considering that resales are selling in the mid-70s, doesn't that sound steep??

 

[jkovick]

Don't forget to factor in closing cost too if looking at a resale.

 

[spiceycat]

BWV generally on the resale market is a little higher - then you add in the closing costs.

 

[dizplanner]

Resales are cheaper than Disney, even after closing costs (and for 150 points, budget $3/point for closing costs). If they weren't, there would be no resale market as everyone would just buy from Disney. You have to decide if you gain enough from the Disney to justify the extra cost.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

The only reason I can see anyone buying from Disney is the quick and easy financing. Besides that I see no benefits.

HBC

 

[pumpkinboy]

The only reason I can see anyone buying from Disney is the quick and easy financing. Besides that I see no benefits.
HBC

Au contraire mon petit chat de Joyeuse Fête! There are other benefits too, the primary one being that you get the points as soon as you put down your deposit (well within 2 hours). And if you really need those points for an upcoming ressie for a prime time, immediate access comes in really handy. Another benefit would be that you are guaranteed to get the current year's points. Avoiding all the ROFR waiting is a nice benefit too. Now these are expensive benefits given the added cost, but in some circumstances they are worth it (eg BWV add-on in early November reserving the following year's Columbus Day F&W accommodations).

Just my 2 cents (mes deux centimes)