All, I am seeking advice on potentially buying direct at current costs (and receiving 2019 points to bank) vs the future cost in 2-3 years of buying direct.
Background: we are a family of 5 with 3 young children under the age of 3. We are in the market for our first DVC contract and have an offer pending ROFR at AKL.
Our initial strategy was to buy resale and then add on direct in a few years. However, the new direct point increase to 100 min. for benefits occurred during the time period we were waiting on ROFR so purchasing the 75 points wasn’t an option for us. Because of the increase, my mindset has shifted about whether it is best to go ahead and buy direct at current costs vs what buying direct will cost in 2-3 years. Note: this is a contingency in case our AKL contract is taken back which based on the contract I believe is more likely to happen ($103 ppt for 250 pts. December use year and all 19-no dues, 20 , 21 pts available).
The main factors for wanting to purchase direct are:
1.) AP discounts (especially once all 3 kids require tickets and we do plan on visiting WDW at least once per year for 7ish days)
2.) Dining discounts
3.) Ability and desire to stay at multiple resorts, including Riviera and future resorts.
4.) Concerns about future restrictions on resale contracts.
If we did purchase direct I would only purchase the 100 min for benefits then add on resale.
Again, this all may be a moot point if our AKL contract goes through. But assuming we have to hit reset which strategy would you recommend?
Thanks!
Background: we are a family of 5 with 3 young children under the age of 3. We are in the market for our first DVC contract and have an offer pending ROFR at AKL.
Our initial strategy was to buy resale and then add on direct in a few years. However, the new direct point increase to 100 min. for benefits occurred during the time period we were waiting on ROFR so purchasing the 75 points wasn’t an option for us. Because of the increase, my mindset has shifted about whether it is best to go ahead and buy direct at current costs vs what buying direct will cost in 2-3 years. Note: this is a contingency in case our AKL contract is taken back which based on the contract I believe is more likely to happen ($103 ppt for 250 pts. December use year and all 19-no dues, 20 , 21 pts available).
The main factors for wanting to purchase direct are:
1.) AP discounts (especially once all 3 kids require tickets and we do plan on visiting WDW at least once per year for 7ish days)
2.) Dining discounts
3.) Ability and desire to stay at multiple resorts, including Riviera and future resorts.
4.) Concerns about future restrictions on resale contracts.
If we did purchase direct I would only purchase the 100 min for benefits then add on resale.
Again, this all may be a moot point if our AKL contract goes through. But assuming we have to hit reset which strategy would you recommend?
Thanks!