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DVC exchanges - why people think they are difficult.
There are often posts on this forum asking if a DVC trade is possible.
When I started TSing 7 years ago, DVC exchanges were few and far between. There were only a few DVC resorts and people would excitedly post about these infrequent exchanges.
Now there are 6 in Orlando with the 7th being built by the Contemporary resort. There will soon be a DVC in California and of course they have the properties in Vero Beach and Hilton Head.
And all these years Disney has been selling points and more points to their loyal owners - I know people who own 500 points, 800 points and even 1,000 points - and I am sure there are people who own many more!
In this same time frame, (10-15 years) the people who originally bought from Disney are getting older as are their children. Gradually, they don't need as big a unit or visit as frequently as they once did. They don't want to sell their points as their family situation will more then likely change again - grandchildren! and they want their points to book those bigger units and longer vacations again.
So what are they doing with their points???
Depositing them into Interval International !!!
They want to go elsewhere and try different locations just like everyone else.
If you look at our exchange op board - every day has a listing of DVC resorts - so many and so often that ArtsieAng - The Queen - doesn't always post them. And remember that the weeks u see online are the leftovers - the weeks no one has a request in for.
What kind of week do u need to 'see' DVC - a good quality, good season resort. You don't need a Premiere resort GOLD - a Select SILVER and even some 'standard resorts in high/red/platinum season will allow u to see DVC.
And if you really want one, put in an ongoing request 12 months before you want to go - if you have the 'power', you will get your trade.
When I started TSing 7 years ago, DVC exchanges were few and far between. There were only a few DVC resorts and people would excitedly post about these infrequent exchanges.
Now there are 6 in Orlando with the 7th being built by the Contemporary resort. There will soon be a DVC in California and of course they have the properties in Vero Beach and Hilton Head.
And all these years Disney has been selling points and more points to their loyal owners - I know people who own 500 points, 800 points and even 1,000 points - and I am sure there are people who own many more!
In this same time frame, (10-15 years) the people who originally bought from Disney are getting older as are their children. Gradually, they don't need as big a unit or visit as frequently as they once did. They don't want to sell their points as their family situation will more then likely change again - grandchildren! and they want their points to book those bigger units and longer vacations again.
So what are they doing with their points???
Depositing them into Interval International !!!
They want to go elsewhere and try different locations just like everyone else.
If you look at our exchange op board - every day has a listing of DVC resorts - so many and so often that ArtsieAng - The Queen - doesn't always post them. And remember that the weeks u see online are the leftovers - the weeks no one has a request in for.
What kind of week do u need to 'see' DVC - a good quality, good season resort. You don't need a Premiere resort GOLD - a Select SILVER and even some 'standard resorts in high/red/platinum season will allow u to see DVC.
And if you really want one, put in an ongoing request 12 months before you want to go - if you have the 'power', you will get your trade.
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