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18 May 19, 05:16 PM |
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Buying DVC points
What is the best way to research buying DVC points.
Do you go and chat while on site or not I don’t want to be caught for ages or pressured. I have also looked at DVC section on the dibb as well😄 Can you do a “false” quote to get and idea of costs? Is it best to buy say 7 days then buy points if needed we will only be going every 2/3 years. It all seems very confusing but I’m sure it’s not I know it’s not an investment and it’s going to cost just need to get my head round it. Help gratefully received |
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18 May 19, 05:44 PM |
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There will be Dibbers who own to help but if you read through this part of the forum there is some invaluable advice from very knowledgeable people. Scroll through the threads and you will find loads of help
Good luck
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19 May 19, 10:11 AM |
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From your post you are a mile away from "going for a chat" First things to consider:
1. Where ? 14 Originals & 1 new opening this year This will determine your most cost effective way of buying 2. When? Different points for different times 3.Room size? Can you make do with a studio or do you need bigger 4. How long? You mention 7 nights so that's 2 weeks every second or 3 weeks every 3 but is affected by Q1 Resale wise you're probably looking around £8k, Direct £16k- either way a decent chunk of change plus annual dues every year no matter if you go or not. Personally if I couldn't do "every 2" I would stay away, there are also cheaper ways to stay at Disney. Research wise: Plenty of good info online & the Dis have just done a whole lot of episodes on that subject. SD SD
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19 May 19, 12:16 PM |
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Join Date: Jun 11
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Hi pdcdad!
You don’t need a quote to get an idea of costs, just a good spreed sheet and a little research. as Shooby Do said, first think about what you need. Studio, one bed, two bed or more! Then research the Resorts. If you are looking for only studio rooms, these can be a tough book even at 11 months at Cooper creak or Grand Flow. Poly does t have 1 beds, so would be a bad choice if that was your preferred room type, but 1 beds are the essayist to book at 7 months (when your ‘home’ resort no longer matters). I made a big spread sheet and poured over it for 2 years, updating prices and researching dvc before buying.
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19 May 19, 12:21 PM |
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Getting Excited
Join Date: Jun 11
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Also, I would advise spending some time where you buy first. A short stay would be best, but even a meal in the evening would help. We first planned to by SSR, as I think it’s the best deal, but after staying there, even though it is a wonderful please, we decided we preferred more laid back resorts like OKW and the Poly.
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19 May 19, 12:56 PM |
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19 May 19, 01:00 PM |
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First question of many
Are you always able to get your home resort ? |
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19 May 19, 01:25 PM |
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Join Date: Jun 16
Location: God's Own Country
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Start with reading Disney Tourist Blog, some good starter articles.
The ‘other board’ whilst I don’t like to point people there on here, it has a huge DVC group and the people there are very knowledgeable and also quite critical where necessary. Start reading all the threads. Ensure you know about all the cons- you will pick up a lot over there. DVC Info - read all their articles. Fully research resale and direct options. As to your question now, yes mostly at 11 months. There are a few exceptions where you might struggle. These are certain resorts and certain room types (studios) at certain times. Essentially it gets harder to book late September/ early October to early Jan and US holidays. In some circumstances people are walking studios , for example Copper Creek at Xmas. Google walking DVC to find out what that means. 1 beds are generally much easier to book than studios but twice the points so if you want to stay at other resorts, consider enough points for them.
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19 May 19, 06:49 PM |
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Generally yes but & you should consider this, as I recently watched a guy on youtube that bought in to DVC then pulled out once he realised it didn't suit his holiday planning/needs. Are you happy to be planning your holidays 11 month in advance? Most owners are trying to maximise their points, so looking at low value rooms/standards, the further away from that 11 month window the more you get left with the high value rooms. Some resorts have very few studios to begin with & go quickly, so whilst I would say yes you get your HR it isn't guaranteed as there are plenty of owners "fishing in the same pond" IYKWIM
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19 May 19, 10:08 PM |
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Thank you all it does seem very complex but will do my research it may not be for us but I would like to think it could be. So it’s my homework when I get home.
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