From what I've read on the boards, CMs don't seem to be paid enough to really care how you became a DVC member. For merchandise, they don't seem to "verify" if you're blue card or wear the mark of resale shame.
Every time I've bought something and used my DVC discount, the CM has asked for my blue card before giving it me. You must've hit the YOLO ones!
Who said you aren’t supposed to get merchandise discounts? Seriously, show me that in writing. Disney is often intentionally ambiguous with their rules. You don’t get “certain” discounts, but they’ve never listed what those certain discounts are."Are you a DVC member?"
I always get hung up here, especially in shops. I've said "no" before knowing that I'm not supposed to get a discount even though I am a member, and then I've said "yes" before and received a discount without having my card checked.
Either way feels strange to me honestly. Just curious how you respond - do you say "yes" and then add a qualifier?
Who said you aren’t supposed to get merchandise discounts? Seriously, show me that in writing. Disney is often intentionally ambiguous with their rules. You don’t get “certain” discounts, but they’ve never listed what those certain discounts are.
However, the truthful answer to that question for that anyone who purchased resale post-April 4, 2016 would be "I am an owner who purchased resale".
Hehe... more to the point...
If someone undercharges you, and you know you are not entitled to the discount, would you correct them or allow it; and is that stealing to leave a store having paid less than the intended price if the salesperson applies the wrong price or discount and you know it's wrong...
Come on someone had to say it.
PS. YES you are a member. However if you know a mistake is being made and you leave a store with merchandise knowing you paid less than its real price, then that is stealing. Nobody cares, of course, just putting it out there since people are toeing the line.
Google around. There are thousands of sites analyzing the misuse of discounts or discount codes. Even when a sales rep accepts or applies an invalid discount, it is still theft if you know you're paying less than you owe. They should train people consistently of course.
That's because it's not part of the membership but part of the marketing separate from the membership. It could all be taken away tomorrow if they wanted.As a resale buyer, you pay the same amount of dues/fees as those who purchased direct. To me you ARE a member and should get all the perks, sadly DVC doesn't see it that way, maybe the new boss will have his head on straight and let all members have the same perks.
FYI, I did buy direct back in 1993
That's because it's not part of the membership but part of the marketing separate from the membership. It could all be taken away tomorrow if they wanted.
Yep. I found this buried in the fine print under "Member Benefits & More"Actually the very latest membership extras doc does now specify that for any DVC-related discounts, including merchandise, you have to present a valid DVC membership card, and that to get a card you have to buy 75 points direct, etc. So while there's always nuance to be found, it is a little more clear now than it was previously (IMHO)
Important Information about Membership Extras:
Membership Extras, such as vacation options in the Disney and Concierge Collections, certain discounts, offers, and special events are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Membership Extras are also subject to availability and block-out dates may apply, including high periods of demand such as Christmas and New Year’s Day. To receive any Membership Extras, purchasers must present a valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card along with a corresponding valid photo ID. Effective February 25, 2018, to obtain a Disney Vacation Club Membership Card, Members must accumulate a total of at least 75 Vacation Points purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. Disney and Concierge Collections options are not available for ownership interests not purchased directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. after March 21, 2011, and, effective April 4, 2016, Members who have not purchased an ownership interest directly from Disney Vacation Development, Inc. will not have access to Membership Extras.
Membership Extras, such as vacation options in the Disney and Concierge Collections, certain discounts, offers, and special events are incidental benefits. These incidental benefits are subject to change or termination without notice, may require the payment of a fee and cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Membership Extras are also subject to availability and block-out dates may apply, including high periods of demand such as Christmas and New Year’s Day.
So pretty much if "they" decide to strip your benefits and you only travel at this time of year and you bought direct you're now just like us...Welcome to the "no perks club", come on in, we're friendly
They're referring to TOTW lounge there in bold. That is indeed restricted around NYE and July 4th.
Actually that's sometimes for discounts and stuff. At 10% they probably won't bother but discounts have, in the past, been blocked out for holidays. TOTWL is not an incidental benefit (membership extra) because it's maintained with dues money.
As a resale buyer, you pay the same amount of dues/fees as those who purchased direct. To me you ARE a member and should get all the perks, sadly DVC doesn't see it that way, maybe the new boss will have his head on straight and let all members have the same perks.
FYI, I did buy direct back in 1993
Every time I've bought something and used my DVC discount, the CM has asked for my blue card before giving it me. You must've hit the YOLO ones!