There is a group of people upset by the changes that DVC has made with financial impacts on new buyers. Here is the way I look at DVC (and really Disney as a whole).
Consider another deluxe product, like Cadillac. Really any upscale car manufacturer would fit here.
Not everyone can afford a Cadillac, the cost is justifiable to some but not others, but it is not a requirement in life. Just like DVC, the cost of ownership and dues are not affordable to everyone but not having a DVC membership does not cause a hardship.
Cadillac provides a level of comfort that is not easily reached, but can be surpassed. Some people think Cadillac is one of the best cars you can buy others think other manufactures are better. I think DVC is the same, for some it is the best vacation experience others it is not.
As a DVC gives us “deluxe adjacent” (as Peter has said) which is comfortable, spacious and filled with services that you do not get in a normal hotel stay. There are nicer accommodations but we get a high level with our membership.
Cadillac models available are changed from time to time as are the amenities in the vehicles. As time goes on some models are not selling well or meet public demands so changes are made.
Buying a used Cadillac is cheaper than buying new. Some people would never buy a new car but others like the new car smell, warranty and other things you get when buying new. Just like with DVC you get more for the same dollar points wise but not as many extras.
Buying a Cadillac used or new is NOT and investment. Possibly many years later you may be able to sell the car for a profit, but there are many factors that would need to happen to get a return on the purchase. DVC is the same, maintenance costs, market demand are all part of the chance of getting a positive return from you personal cost if you chose to sell DVC.
Lastly the main driving force for Cadillac as for DVC is to turn a profit for their parent company, GM and Disney respectively. Those companies are driven to provide a positive return to their shareholders. The individual car or DVC owner is important to a point, but the shareholders win in the end.
Sorry if this was too long.
Consider another deluxe product, like Cadillac. Really any upscale car manufacturer would fit here.
Not everyone can afford a Cadillac, the cost is justifiable to some but not others, but it is not a requirement in life. Just like DVC, the cost of ownership and dues are not affordable to everyone but not having a DVC membership does not cause a hardship.
Cadillac provides a level of comfort that is not easily reached, but can be surpassed. Some people think Cadillac is one of the best cars you can buy others think other manufactures are better. I think DVC is the same, for some it is the best vacation experience others it is not.
As a DVC gives us “deluxe adjacent” (as Peter has said) which is comfortable, spacious and filled with services that you do not get in a normal hotel stay. There are nicer accommodations but we get a high level with our membership.
Cadillac models available are changed from time to time as are the amenities in the vehicles. As time goes on some models are not selling well or meet public demands so changes are made.
Buying a used Cadillac is cheaper than buying new. Some people would never buy a new car but others like the new car smell, warranty and other things you get when buying new. Just like with DVC you get more for the same dollar points wise but not as many extras.
Buying a Cadillac used or new is NOT and investment. Possibly many years later you may be able to sell the car for a profit, but there are many factors that would need to happen to get a return on the purchase. DVC is the same, maintenance costs, market demand are all part of the chance of getting a positive return from you personal cost if you chose to sell DVC.
Lastly the main driving force for Cadillac as for DVC is to turn a profit for their parent company, GM and Disney respectively. Those companies are driven to provide a positive return to their shareholders. The individual car or DVC owner is important to a point, but the shareholders win in the end.
Sorry if this was too long.