ROFR Thread Oct to Dec 2020 *PLEASE SEE FIRST POST FOR INSTRUCTIONS & FORMATTING TOOL*

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I wish the best for all of us we are like a bunch of people running from a bear. It can’t eat us all.

 

[My3kids1989]

When I examine passed vs taken, Disney appears to let decent priced stripped contracts pass, while taking decent priced loaded ones. Maybe the latter they can resell immediately for a $90/pt markup to waitlisters.

Loaded contracts offer instant gratification of a decent sized purchase, I couldn’t imagine buying a stripped one. But that’s just me

 

[disney_girl]

disney_girl---$90-$11124-110-SSR-Oct-0/19, 110/20, 110/21, 110/22-seller pays MF '20- sent 9/25, taken 10/26

This was an add on contract and was taken on my birthday. It was so disappointing!

 

[disney_girl]

disney_girl---$103-$9310-80-SSR-Oct-0/19, 80/20, 80/21, 80/22-seller pays MF '20- sent 10/28, taken 11/4

Our broker was surprised that they took this one but at least they took it quick.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Loaded contracts offer instant gratification of a decent sized purchase, I couldn’t imagine buying a stripped one. But that’s just me

We went with a stripped contract as it made the overall price cheaper as a result (about $3,200 cheaper than the going average) so got our foot in the door at a property we wanted (VGC) and we already had plenty of points (400) with another contract in the meantime until we get VGC points in Feb 2022. Seller paid 2020 and 2021 MFs. The right use year was important to us (love those of you who are able to juggle multiple use years - you're amazing!) and don't have to start paying MF's until 2022.

 

[ZehnJahren]

ZehnJahren---$106-$12851-115-SSR-Jun-0/19, 0/20, 0/21-seller pays MF '21- sent 11/11

 

[disney_girl]

disney_girl---$108-$13971-120-SSR-Oct-0/19, 0/20, 66/21, 120/22-dues prorated '21- sent 11/6, passed 11/11

This one finally passed and very quickly too! I don't feel like we got a bargain but it is very very hard to find October use year so I'm ok with it.

 

[ZehnJahren]

We went with a stripped contract as it made the overall price cheaper as a result (about $3,200 cheaper than the going average) so got our foot in the door at a property we wanted (VGC) and we already had plenty of points (400) with another contract in the meantime until we get VGC points in Feb 2022. Seller paid 2020 and 2021 MFs. The right use year was important to us (love those of you who are able to juggle multiple use years - you're amazing!) and don't have to start paying MF's until 2022.

So, this is what I'm doing too! The contract we put an offer in on is stripped through 22, but we already have a trip on rented points next April and another trip (hopefully to Disneyland) next fall, so I don't care if we don't get points next year (esp. when the seller is paying MFs in 21!). Hoping Disney will just let us pass.

 

[My3kids1989]

We went with a stripped contract as it made the overall price cheaper as a result (about $3,200 cheaper than the going average) so got our foot in the door at a property we wanted (VGC) and we already had plenty of points (400) with another contract in the meantime until we get VGC points in Feb 2022. Seller paid 2020 and 2021 MFs. The right use year was important to us (love those of you who are able to juggle multiple use years - you're amazing!) and don't have to start paying MF's until 2022.

I think in probably a year or two a stripped contract will be okay for me, but currently I don’t have enough points to get me through until my next UY, and I don’t want to borrow my BWV points. We want to go to Aulani and I can’t justify a cash room when I can put that money towards a DVC purchase, if that makes sense. I just had an offer accepted on AKV, which wasn’t what I was trying to buy originally but I want points for SAP and these were my second choice. I was trying to buy an SSR at a cheaper price but it got taken twice and this one has some points for this year and some banked points. Its my UY and I really do like AKV. I will try and catch the club level unicorn, which sounds fun haha

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

So, this is what I'm doing too! The contract we put an offer in on is stripped through 22, but we already have a trip on rented points next April and another trip (hopefully to Disneyland) next fall, so I don't care if we don't get points next year (esp. when the seller is paying MFs in 21!). Hoping Disney will just let us pass.

We're twinning! ! Hope you sail through ROFR! I think they tend to be less interested in buying back stripped contracts since they can't sell resell them as quickly.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

I think in probably a year or two a stripped contract will be okay for me, but currently I don’t have enough points to get me through until my next UY, and I don’t want to borrow my BWV points. We want to go to Aulani and I can’t justify a cash room when I can put that money towards a DVC purchase, if that makes sense. I just had an offer accepted on AKV, which wasn’t what I was trying to buy originally but I want points for SAP and these were my second choice. I was trying to buy an SSR at a cheaper price but it got taken twice and this one has some points for this year and some banked points. Its my UY and I really do like AKV. I will try and catch the club level unicorn, which sounds fun haha

Yup - totally different circumstances for you. Right? Once you dip your toes in the DVC waters it's hard to pay cash rates again - the money is better spent toward more points - haha. . I love me a unicorn - club level sounds dreamy!

 

[My3kids1989]

Yup - totally different circumstances for you. Right? Once you dip your toes in the DVC waters it's hard to pay cash rates again - the money is better spent toward more points - haha. . I love me a unicorn - club level sounds dreamy!

Yes, and also hard to justify paying cash somewhere else. I have gotten some great deals on Wyndham Bonnet Creek, but I don’t like being out of the bubble. Still kicking myself for not exploring DVC sooner, like 10 years sooner lol

 

[gskywalker]

Yes, and also hard to justify paying cash somewhere else. I have gotten some great deals on Wyndham Bonnet Creek, but I don’t like being out of the bubble. Still kicking myself for not exploring DVC sooner, like 10 years sooner lol

Says every one of us....lol. I am trying to buy a contract similar to the one our friends bought 8 or 9 years ago. 250 pts at Bay Lake, they paid under $100 a point direct, and at that time the CDN dollar was worth more than the US$, so they paid $24,500 CDN, to buy the same contract now(plus they had 9 years vacations with it as well) I am hoping to pay around $45,000 CDN. blech.

 

[jamie3631]

jamie3631(seller)---$150-$10290-65-BWV-Oct-41/19, 65/20, 65/21, 65/22- sent 11/12/2020

 

[I Run Long]

Well we put another offer in on a SSR contract and it was accepted. I'm very doubtful this one will pass since it is $98/pt - but I figured they can't take them all - right? Right? This will be our 3rd attempt in 3 weeks. 3rd time lucky? I'll post again when I get the contract and deposit into the title company. Oh boy! Here we go again.

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Well we put another offer in on a SSR contract and it was accepted. I'm very doubtful this one will pass since it is $98/pt - but I figured they can't take them all - right? Right? This will be our 3rd attempt in 3 weeks. 3rd time lucky? I'll post again when I get the contract and deposit into the title company. Oh boy! Here we go again.

Good Luck! Love your persistence and positive attitude / optimism - hope this one comes through. How many points?

 

[I Run Long]

Good Luck! Love your persistence and positive attitude / optimism - hope this one comes through. How many points?

This one is 200 points. It would be a great outcome if it passed. I retire next year and I would love to take a celebratory retirement trip!

 

[UrsulaWantsYourSoul]

Congrats on your upcoming retirement and that would be awesome to have 200 points to enjoy to celebrate! There was a $97 contract that passed somewhat recently so who knows (but could have been international seller). Hopefully if they take it they will do it quickly so you can move along to the next one. It seems like ones being sold by international sellers almost always pass - I wonder how easy it is to find out that a contract is that way so you could target them.

 

[I Run Long]

Thanks! We're an international buyer (Canada) and I thought that may have been why we can't seem to pass ROFR. Our first attempt was at $97/pt and our second attempt was at $102/pt. Doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason.

 

[Ginamarie]

Thanks! We're an international buyer (Canada) and I thought that may have been why we can't seem to pass ROFR. Our first attempt was at $97/pt and our second attempt was at $102/pt. Doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason.

I'm waiting to hear about my SS 300 point contract at $97/point. Fingers crossed for the both of us!