Buy SVV-use SO

[dokken88]

After reading and researching to death..question is:
Buy 2 gold weeks 2br at SVV = 81 SO.
In a nutshell..looking for cheapest way to get 135k SO to use at WSJ.
Maybe find 3br at SVV( Do know its only Bella and Key West for SO)
Good plan?
How soon and easy is it using SO to book at WSJ..3 weeks all back to back?
THANKS!!

 

[Smithsingeneva]

After reading and researching to death..question is:
Buy 2 gold weeks 2br at SVV = 81 SO.
In a nutshell..looking for cheapest way to get 135k SO to use at WSJ.
Maybe find 3br at SVV( Do know its only Bella and Key West for SO)
Good plan?
How soon and easy is it using SO to book at WSJ..3 weeks all back to back?
THANKS!!

Do you mean cheapest over a long period of time, or upfront costs?

If the former, many will say purchasing WKV high season is best MF value over long term, even though upfront cost is likely around $15k.

If you are looking for lower upfront cost but higher MF (and hence lower value per SO) you may want to consider SVV mandatory high season. Upfront cost will be around $1500 but these are harder to find than the Gold seasons.

WSJ is currently closed due to the hurricanes. I tried to book WSJ through SO several times over the past 4-5 years and there was never availability. I have young kids so my travel times are during busier periods.

 

[dokken88]

Do you mean cheapest over a long period of time, or upfront costs?

If the former, many will say purchasing WKV high season is best MF value over long term, even though upfront cost is likely around $15k.

If you are looking for lower upfront cost but higher MF (and hence lower value per SO) you may want to consider SVV mandatory high season. Upfront cost will be around $1500 but these are harder to find than the Gold seasons.

WSJ is currently closed due to the hurricanes. I tried to book WSJ through SO several times over the past 4-5 years and there was never availability. I have young kids so my travel times are during busier periods.

We have been staying at WSJ since 04 and go during peak hurricane season. Always go any of 1st 3 weeks of October. Resort is nearly empty as is island.
It appears SVV or WKV is way to go. We need about 135K SO to do 3 weeks WSJ. SVV can basically be had for about free. 3 BDR at SVV will get us points for MF of about 2k a year.
Do you know if we have to purchase the same week or season at Home Resort that we want to use SO for?
Thanks again for reply!

 

[SandyPGravel]

Do you know if we have to purchase the same week or season at Home Resort that we want to use SO for?

No, once you are making a SO rez it doesn't matter what your original ownership is. Season or week only matters when making a home resort rez.

 

[dokken88]

Thanks!! I consider myself "somewhat" informed on this process but the deeper I dig, the LESS I KNOW!.
Im basically doing this for end result of cheapeast way to get 3 weeks at WSJ.
Have been buying weeks from owners, but it appears I could do it a tad cheaper this route.

 

[dioxide45]

I certainly wouldn't buy SVV with the hopes of using the SOs to go to WSJ for three weeks in a row. I really wouldn't buy anywhere with the hopes of that except to actually buy three back to back fixed weeks at WSJ. WSJ is far too difficult to book. I have read that even fall availability is tough through VSN, which seems odd when you say that the resort has low occupancy during that time.

 

[dokken88]

I certainly wouldn't buy SVV with the hopes of using the SOs to go to WSJ for three weeks in a row. I really wouldn't buy anywhere with the hopes of that except to actually buy three back to back fixed weeks at WSJ. WSJ is far too difficult to book. I have read that even fall availability is tough through VSN, which seems odd when you say that the resort has low occupancy during that time.

Yes that would be odd, as every October when we go I would guess 30% occupancy? Usually on hillside where we stay only 2-3 units per building being used. Other WSJ folks have said MAY work for October time frame. I guess need to decide to roll dice or not.
Thanks for reply!

 

[capjak]

IN response to your question on mandantory at SVV is Key West and Bella. You should look for a 2 bedroom high season/Platinum Not Gold. Non Lock off is 81,000 the Lock Off give 97,500.

 

[wtrjock]

I bought 2 SVV Key West weeks last year for $1500 each on eBay. MF are $2300 for 162000 SO. Long term the MF will be more than WKV, but I didn't want the large initial cost. Thought I would give you an example.

 

[dokken88]

I bought 2 SVV Key West weeks last year for $1500 each on eBay. MF are $2300 for 162000 SO. Long term the MF will be more than WKV, but I didn't want the large initial cost. Thought I would give you an example.

Thats EXACTLY the kind of deal I'm looking for. I need 2 67k SO units and I would be set! Im just going to keep looking.
Thanks!

 

[dioxide45]

Thats EXACTLY the kind of deal I'm looking for. I need 2 67k SO units and I would be set! Im just going to keep looking.
Thanks!

67,100 units are pretty common. THough they aren't the best long term deal. To get the best bang for the MF buck, you need to go for the 81,000 2BR. Of course, the 81,000 will have an upfront cost closer to $1,500 where you can get the 67,000 for a hundred bucks or even free.