Hey All,
Trying to figure out if this would be a fit for us. Started kind of looking into this last year when we went to Disney, while planning the trip i started seeing ads for DVC and we went ahead and checked out one of the units, I was curious if they were the same as the cash rooms, and briefly spoke to a guide while we were there at the Polynesian. Then while at a Hilton hotel several months ago we were offered a discounted trip by the concierge if we went to a presentation, stayed at HGVC Seaworld last week and did not purchase anything while there but decided i would look into it more when we got home. Before we went i had pretty much already decided that if we were interested resale would be the way to go, i still think that. I think i understand DVC pretty well, but i am still a bit confused on HGVC and what resale members can book / cant book, what all the tiers are etc. DVC and HGVC are the main two i have been looking into, we have been happy with hilton and disney accommodations in the past. DVC i would probably stick to a smaller contract, go every other year or so, HGVC i would be more interested in enough points for every year maybe even a couple weeks a year, depending on the cost. My main interest in this is getting more vacation for same cost.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
We like to go to Florida beginning of summer, Colorado and Texas are close for shorter trips
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Trade about half
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii, California, Cruise
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
3, 2 adults and a 7 yo
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
School Schedule
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes, we usually have her school schedule before the end of the previous year
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes, prefer to stay a week if flying
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3+ ? 4 + (depends on who is rating them)
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
10k mol, i dont want to spend too much but also have to admit that hotel rooms are getting more expensive
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
1 - 2 k, i dont want to spend too much but also have to admit that hotel rooms are getting more expensive
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
Thanks for all the help
Joe
Trying to figure out if this would be a fit for us. Started kind of looking into this last year when we went to Disney, while planning the trip i started seeing ads for DVC and we went ahead and checked out one of the units, I was curious if they were the same as the cash rooms, and briefly spoke to a guide while we were there at the Polynesian. Then while at a Hilton hotel several months ago we were offered a discounted trip by the concierge if we went to a presentation, stayed at HGVC Seaworld last week and did not purchase anything while there but decided i would look into it more when we got home. Before we went i had pretty much already decided that if we were interested resale would be the way to go, i still think that. I think i understand DVC pretty well, but i am still a bit confused on HGVC and what resale members can book / cant book, what all the tiers are etc. DVC and HGVC are the main two i have been looking into, we have been happy with hilton and disney accommodations in the past. DVC i would probably stick to a smaller contract, go every other year or so, HGVC i would be more interested in enough points for every year maybe even a couple weeks a year, depending on the cost. My main interest in this is getting more vacation for same cost.
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
We like to go to Florida beginning of summer, Colorado and Texas are close for shorter trips
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Trade about half
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii, California, Cruise
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
3, 2 adults and a 7 yo
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
School Schedule
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes, we usually have her school schedule before the end of the previous year
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes, prefer to stay a week if flying
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3+ ? 4 + (depends on who is rating them)
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
10k mol, i dont want to spend too much but also have to admit that hotel rooms are getting more expensive
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
1 - 2 k, i dont want to spend too much but also have to admit that hotel rooms are getting more expensive
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
Thanks for all the help
Joe
