I was going to make an offer (a very low one) but decided against it. Main reason, even at $100pp and seller paying all dues, fees & closing, I STILL couldn't justify the purchase. Not that I believe that price would get accepted and start the process, but even at $100pp all-in price, it didn't move the needle. I am very curious as to how long it will take and what the price will land at. I saw another poster saying they think they will buy resale there (at the time they are ready, not this contract) for $150pp which boggles my mind. I wouldn't touch VDH resale, even at half the cost of buying direct. IMO VDH is the catalyst for NOT buying restricted resale points and only buying direct.
I know the scenario of "it doesn't matter about restrictions because those buying at VDH are intending to stay there," which I don't disagree with in general. However, FORCING you to ONLY stay there is a totally different animal than having 11m advantage if you need it, but also the flexibility of using those points elsewhere. 50 years of staying only at one resort, VDH or any another for that matter, is a hard sell imo. I remember 15-20 years ago the main selliing point of
DVC was flexibility - harsh 180 on that idea