Taking the DVC plunge

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

Just made an offer on DVC; they countered; we accepted. Haven't signed the papers yet, but plan to later today. Anyone want to give me a last minute "Do do it" and why not? I'm afraid I got pixie dust sprinkled all over me and have lost my sense of logic. I've always been good with money and have always felt it's best to "pay as you go", but some how the mouse got ahold of me.

[ArtsieAng Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close ArtsieAng]

I love DVC!.......I don't know what your situation is, but if you can afford it, have done the research, and are happy with the price, I say go for it, and enjoy!

[Presley Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Presley]

If you live in an area where you will get use out of it, go for it. If not, the limited locations and the very high expense compared to other types of TS aren't worth it.

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

I love DVC!.......I don't know what your situation is, but if you can afford it, have done the research, and are happy with the price, I say go for it, and enjoy!

I would have been happier with our original offer, but this is the lowest I've seen since the BIG increase this spring. After we agreed, I did look at some #'s on disboards.com and saw we will be paying $2 more per point than someone else and I wanted to get THE best deal (pout, pout). We can pay cash, so I guess that means we can afford it? but really, no one knows the future.

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

If you live in an area where you will get use out of it, go for it. If not, the limited locations and the very high expense compared to other types of TS aren't worth it.

Last time we went I really enjoyed magical express. We could drive if we felt we had to, but with little ones it's more of a 2 day trip. I like the idea that I could rent it out if necessary, covering all costs and maybe a profit.

[chriskre Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close chriskre]

Just made an offer on DVC; they countered; we accepted. Haven't signed the papers yet, but plan to later today. Anyone want to give me a last minute "Do do it" and why not? I'm afraid I got pixie dust sprinkled all over me and have lost my sense of logic. I've always been good with money and have always felt it's best to "pay as you go", but some how the mouse got ahold of me.

You only live once.
If you can afford it and love the mouse I say go for it.


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[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

Last time we went I really enjoyed magical express. We could drive if we felt we had to, but with little ones it's more of a 2 day trip. I like the idea that I could rent it out if necessary, covering all costs and maybe a profit.

Since you are buying resale and have researched the prices and can pay cash and you know you can resell for what you bought it for (exit strategy) and rent it for more then maint. Fees, I say go for it.

And since u seems to live in FL, you are smart to look at BLuegreen. If your MIL "gifts" her ownership to your DH, all "direct from Bluegreen" benefits (bonus time at all BG resorts) transfers to him - you could make really good use of this at the many FL BG resorts.

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

Done. Now we wait .

[rikkis_playpen Diamond Club Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close rikkis_playpen]

Congrats! DVC is a great program. What closing company are you using?

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

Congrats! DVC is a great program. What closing company are you using?

The slowest one from what I heard timeshare broker services (The one used by sellmytimesharenow.com)

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

Since you are buying resale and have researched the prices and can pay cash and you know you can resell for what you bought it for (exit strategy) and rent it for more then maint. Fees, I say go for it.

And since u seems to live in FL, you are smart to look at BLuegreen. If your MIL "gifts" her ownership to your DH, all "direct from Bluegreen" benefits (bonus time at all BG resorts) transfers to him - you could make really good use of this at the many FL BG resorts.

No, we don't live in FL. The drive for us to Florida with little ones is 2 days. For adults/teens only, 14 hour minimum to WDW.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

No, we don't live in FL. The drive for us to Florida with little ones is 2 days. For adults/teens only, 14 hour minimum to WDW.

Sorry, I misunderstood. We drove when our kids were younger, 5 & 7, 7 & 9, 10 & 12 - it was 20-22 hours for us but worth having the car. What we would have spent on airfare and car rental paid for our park tickets.

With you kids,you will definitely enjoy DVC

[stan2u Member Find all posts View Profile Close stan2u]

I am extremely envious of you. My heartiest congratulations and best wishes.

[Hobbitess Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hobbitess]

Unless you like renting your ownerships out, I'm not really convinced buying into DVC makes financial sense (it's so much cheaper to trade into) -- but I'm jealous of you anyhow. Enjoy!

[ptlohmysoul Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptlohmysoul]

YES! Just heard today that we passed ROFR. Waiting for closing documents now.