Marvel a 25% Service Tariff for renting DVC points thru Canadian company?

[Genie+]

This caught me by surprise.

https://dvcrentalstore.com/blog/disney-savings-alert-dont-let-hidden-fees-ruin-your-dvc-rental/

“What Would a Service Tariff Look Like?
To illustrate, let’s compare the costs of booking a two-bedroom villa at Disney’s Grand Floridian from October 1 – October 8:

• DVC Rental Store: $9,746
• Disney Direct: $16,149.41
• Canadian Company: $10,189 (but with a potential 25% tariff = $12,736)

DVC Rental Store is already the most cost-effective choice, but if a service tariff were introduced, the savings gap would widen even more:

• You’d save nearly $3,000 compared to the Canadian company.
• You’d save over $6,500 compared to booking directly with Disney.

What This Means for You…”​

Example appears to be a 443pt VGF booking at $22pp - Standard View 2BR Oct 1-8, 2025 works out to exactly $9,726 (if there was availability left).

Is there enough chance of this happening to make speculating worthwhile?

 

[eticketplease]

I don’t see this happening.

I also think that Canadian company is actually pretty transparent for renters so I’m not sure what hidden fee they are referring to in the article.

They do charge $105 upfront, but will refund it if they are not able to secure the reservation you’re looking for. If they are able to get your reservation that $105 is credited towards your final cost.

They also stayed right on their website that some US credit card companies charge a foreign transaction fee.

People generally make decisions based on price, followed by the level of service.

Right now, DVC rental store is cheaper but maybe David’s has better customer service. I don’t know as I’ve never rented points through either of them.

 

[Chuck S]

I don't see how they could even apply a "Service Tariff" especially for DVC Rentals, as it really isn't "the company" that is renting you the reservation, it is still being rented to you by a private DVC Owner.. And "service" isn't a tangible good.

 

[Genie+]

Yeah I don’t see this type of tariff ever coming to fruition.

 

[starry_solo]

Even if it were "goods", the "goods" are originating from, and staying in, the U.S.

 

[ehh]

Literal FUD aimed at a competitor. Shameful.

 

[pzw90]

Literal FUD aimed at a competitor. Shameful.

Is the rental side of things struggling? That they need to resort to such tactics?

 

[Brian Noble]

There is some rumbling that domestic travel is down. For example, Delta revised their 1Q25 guidance down by about half. They specifically mentioned domestic travel as a weakness.

 

[Brian Noble]

And yes, this is extremely disingenuous on the part of DVC rental store.

 

[atthebeachclub]

I don’t see this happening.

I also think that Canadian company is actually pretty transparent for renters so I’m not sure what hidden fee they are referring to in the article.

They do charge $105 upfront, but will refund it if they are not able to secure the reservation you’re looking for. If they are able to get your reservation that $105 is credited towards your final cost.

They also stayed right on their website that some US credit card companies charge a foreign transaction fee.

People generally make decisions based on price, followed by the level of service.

Right now, DVC rental store is cheaper but maybe David’s has better customer service. I don’t know as I’ve never rented points through either of them.

I’ve tried to rent through David’s as a renter (I didn’t know what I was doing so requested way too late and didn’t get an actual available rental), and have also rented points through them as an owner. Honestly? They’ve had impeccable service when I have dealt with them. Really honest and open seeming. I have heard there are complaints about pandemic era business handling. I don’t know much about it, but David’s has had amazing communication when I have dealt with them.