Anyone Selling DVC contract for the new GFV? - The DIS Discussion Forums

lilpooh108 · 11-09-2012, 01:21 AM

Is anyone considering selling their existing contract(s) for the new Grand Floridian Villas?

I guess I'd have to wait until the pricing for GFV comes out, but we bought BWV sight unseen and although we LOVE the location, the rooms are just too outdated for us.

I'm considering selling our BWV contracts and buying 1 smaller contract at GFV. My husband thinks I'm nuts (we bought BWV 2 years ago resale, before the cruise rule change).

Am I nuts?

CarolMN · 11-09-2012, 07:38 AM

Sounds like you are willing to pay well over $100/point for a new resort because you think the BWV are outdated. You must need the home resort advantage for the times you book because you made no mention of the other DVC resorts. (At 7 months, a point is a point is a point).

Are you nuts? Maybe - as far as financial matters go, anyway, LOL.

Is DVC really right for you? Maybe not. A small contract won't get you many nights. You might be better off renting points.

Good luck!

TSMMANIAC · 11-09-2012, 07:57 AM

No we have no intention of selling our OKW and BWV points to buy at Grand Floridian DVC. I like the expiration date of the contracts and don't intend to spend substantially more per point just to stay at the GF. For us the location of BWV is unbeatable I have stayed at BLT and using the monorail to Epcot is too cumbersome in my opinion. I would at least see if it's possible to reserve GFV at 7 months before selling and rebuying.

dvcterry · 11-09-2012, 08:11 AM

Two people I know are doing this. GFV was their dream DVC and their current home resort not so much. I wish you luck with your decision.

DizBub · 11-09-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lilpooh108

Is anyone considering selling their existing contract(s) for the new Grand Floridian Villas?

No way!! I finally got my Epcot (BCV) resort and am perfectly happy with BLT. Especially since the buy-in price at GFV will be between $175 and $200.

I'll take my chances at 7 months.

erionm · 11-09-2012, 08:51 AM

Sell and buy there: NO
Add on there: NO
Stay there: Probably at least once to check it out

DougEMG · 11-09-2012, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erionm

Sell and buy there: NO
Add on there: NO
Stay there: Probably at least once to check it out

Same here

CMOORE185 · 11-09-2012, 02:40 PM

Grand Floridian is by far my favorite WDW resort, but the price difference from what I bought at to what GF will be is too great of a difference to me. I don't even know if DVC is worth it at those prices. I am hoping for 7 month booking.

chalee94 · 11-09-2012, 03:00 PM

i can't imagine even discussing this before the pricing, annual dues rate and point charts come out...

disneynutz · 11-09-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpooh108

Is anyone considering selling their existing contract(s) for the new Grand Floridian Villas?

I guess I'd have to wait until the pricing for GFV comes out, but we bought BWV sight unseen and although we LOVE the location, the rooms are just too outdated for us.

I'm considering selling our BWV contracts and buying 1 smaller contract at GFV. My husband thinks I'm nuts (we bought BWV 2 years ago resale, before the cruise rule change).

Am I nuts?

What does outdated mean to you? Are you talking about the theme of the resort, the design, or are you talking about wear?

Bill

DebbieB · 11-09-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpooh108

Is anyone considering selling their existing contract(s) for the new Grand Floridian Villas?

I guess I'd have to wait until the pricing for GFV comes out, but we bought BWV sight unseen and although we LOVE the location, the rooms are just too outdated for us.

I'm considering selling our BWV contracts and buying 1 smaller contract at GFV. My husband thinks I'm nuts (we bought BWV 2 years ago resale, before the cruise rule change).

Am I nuts?

I've always said the only thing that would make me want to sell my BWV is GF. But not at the rumored price of $200 a point. My 250 points would cost $50,000, compared to the $16,000 I paid for BWV in 1999. We don't have the points charts yet but the newer resorts are requiring more points per night. I prefer a 1 bedroom and it's just too high. I'll roll the dice at 7 months. I'm 2 for 2 at Grand California Villas, another one I thought about buying but didn't because of cost.

I don't get the outdated part. Chances are the GF rooms are going to have a Victorian theme.

disneynutz · 11-09-2012, 04:58 PM

GF is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. A little too stuffy for our taste.

I will wait to experience the resort and views. I am also waiting to see if DVD is going to change it's inclusion as an available resort.

Bill

Chuck S · 11-09-2012, 05:01 PM

No, I am perfectly happy with my OKW, even though I could likely sell for about the same as what I paid.

ColinA · 11-09-2012, 05:33 PM

Give me Boardwalk Villas rather than GFV any day!

AJA · 11-10-2012, 10:00 AM

We own at BCV and there seems to always be demand for our resort so I "think" we're in an ok position to either rent our points and stay at GFV with cash or rent points there within a couple years of it's opening.

Epcot is our favorite park and being within walking distance of the world showcase restaurants is a big plus for us, even though GF is a jewel of a resort we still prefer BCV's location for our touring needs. While we wont sell and rebuy to stay there, we'll be happy to trade out points with a GFV owner sometime in the future.

11-09-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
lilpooh108 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Depends on the moment Posts: 3,099	Anyone Selling DVC contract for the new GFV? Is anyone considering selling their existing contract(s) for the new Grand Floridian Villas? I guess I'd have to wait until the pricing for GFV comes out, but we bought BWV sight unseen and although we LOVE the location, the rooms are just too outdated for us. I'm considering selling our BWV contracts and buying 1 smaller contract at GFV. My husband thinks I'm nuts (we bought BWV 2 years ago resale, before the cruise rule change). Am I nuts?

11-09-2012, 07:38 AM	#2
CarolMN DVC Co-Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 23,130	Sounds like you are willing to pay well over $100/point for a new resort because you think the BWV are outdated. You must need the home resort advantage for the times you book because you made no mention of the other DVC resorts. (At 7 months, a point is a point is a point). Are you nuts? Maybe - as far as financial matters go, anyway, LOL. Is DVC really right for you? Maybe not. A small contract won't get you many nights. You might be better off renting points. Good luck! __________________ Best Wishes - BWV - Early Morning on May 2, 2008

11-09-2012, 08:11 AM	#4
dvcterry DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,633	Two people I know are doing this. GFV was their dream DVC and their current home resort not so much. I wish you luck with your decision. __________________ Terry

11-09-2012, 08:51 AM	#6
erionm DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Longwood, FL Posts: 8,408	Sell and buy there: NO Add on there: NO Stay there: Probably at least once to check it out __________________ Michael

11-09-2012, 02:40 PM	#8
CMOORE185 HH 240 Points, SSR 260 Points Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bartlett, Illinois Posts: 903	Grand Floridian is by far my favorite WDW resort, but the price difference from what I bought at to what GF will be is too great of a difference to me. I don't even know if DVC is worth it at those prices. I am hoping for 7 month booking. __________________

11-09-2012, 07:57 AM	#3
TSMMANIAC Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 141	No we have no intention of selling our OKW and BWV points to buy at Grand Floridian DVC. I like the expiration date of the contracts and don't intend to spend substantially more per point just to stay at the GF. For us the location of BWV is unbeatable I have stayed at BLT and using the monorail to Epcot is too cumbersome in my opinion. I would at least see if it's possible to reserve GFV at 7 months before selling and rebuying.

11-09-2012, 03:00 PM	#9
chalee94 I thought all sand was ground up rocks He's used to walking n00bies Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 6,901	i can't imagine even discussing this before the pricing, annual dues rate and point charts come out... __________________ -Charles

11-09-2012, 04:58 PM	#12
disneynutz Earning My Ears One At A Time Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Texas Posts: 14,298	GF is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. A little too stuffy for our taste. I will wait to experience the resort and views. I am also waiting to see if DVD is going to change it's inclusion as an available resort. Bill __________________

11-09-2012, 05:01 PM	#13
Chuck S DVC Boards Co-Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Seguin, Texas USA Posts: 25,018	No, I am perfectly happy with my OKW, even though I could likely sell for about the same as what I paid. __________________ DVC Member at OKW since 1992

11-09-2012, 05:33 PM	#14
ColinA Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Central Coast, Australia and The Boardwalk Posts: 491	Give me Boardwalk Villas rather than GFV any day!

11-10-2012, 10:00 AM	#15
AJA DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,065	We own at BCV and there seems to always be demand for our resort so I "think" we're in an ok position to either rent our points and stay at GFV with cash or rent points there within a couple years of it's opening. Epcot is our favorite park and being within walking distance of the world showcase restaurants is a big plus for us, even though GF is a jewel of a resort we still prefer BCV's location for our touring needs. While we wont sell and rebuy to stay there, we'll be happy to trade out points with a GFV owner sometime in the future.

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