1,000 Points Threshold

[n2mm]

Wow, almost $5,000 a year in dues.

You beat me to it. While I was thinking of adding on, the thought of the nearly 3 grand I pay in dues keeps me from doing it. So DVCMike, do you have any cure to the effect the maintenance dues bill has on your health? Right now I am lucky I still can use my yearly performance bonus check to pay my dues, but in a couple of years, I'll be doing it monthly. So far it's the only thing holding me back from adding on. We're at 610 now.

Congratulations!!

 

[Jillpie]

That is terrific. But I'll be the first and bravest to ask (ok, and nosy)...what is your combined monthly fees? Ours is a mere 69.00/month and don't plan on making it any more than that. So, do you dare tell us?

 

[WaltEeyoreWorld]

Congratulations on reaching 1000 points! Have a great time with them!

The dues are one thing but how about the $100,000 spent to acquire the points. That is some huge up front vacationing. Not that I talk because we've put in over that between DVC and Marriott. Mike I pray for you that no hurricanes sweep central FLA in the next 40 years.

On the other hand, imagine the fun of 1,000 points. A safari every year? Staying the months of January, May and September in an Animal Kingdom Value Studio every year? (actually 1011 points but close enough) Or how about Costa Rica, a 7 day cruise and 2 weeks in the world every year. Life must be good for you Mike. You inspire me!

 

[Hunclemarco]

Congrats on your purchase. I knew we'd see this posting soon.
Oh, and thanks for the pics on your other thread. Looked like a nice vacation... no wonder you choose to purchase additional points. Perhaps we'll run into eachother in our March trip.
Mark

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I dream and dream about adding on and then I wake up to the harsh reality that I can't afford anymore MF's.

Congrats from, I should change my name to: Red w/ Envy!

 

[DVC Mike]

You beat me to it. While I was thinking of adding on, the thought of the nearly 3 grand I pay in dues keeps me from doing it. So DVCMike, do you have any cure to the effect the maintenance dues bill has on your health? Right now I am lucky I still can use my yearly performance bonus check to pay my dues, but in a couple of years, I'll be doing it monthly. So far it's the only thing holding me back from adding on.

The annual maintenance fees hurt a lot less when you pay them monthly. They are debited from my checking account every month.

 

[DVC Mike]

That is terrific. But I'll be the first and bravest to ask (ok, and nosy)...what is your combined monthly fees? Ours is a mere 69.00/month and don't plan on making it any more than that. So, do you dare tell us?

Including BLT (which I won't start paying until Spet 2009), my annual fees are around $4,500 a year, or $375 a month.

 

[DiznyDi]

I hope DW doesn't see this thread . . . . . . .

DW just saw this thread! Just remember: it is just so hard to be satisfied when there is so-o-o much more to have.....

Congratulations, Mike! Quite a milestone you've reached.

I'll also watch for your pics from your new MK view room. Enjoy your new (and old) points!
Di

 

["Got Disney"]

WOW Mike that is great

WE have 400 and are looking to buy 200 more for Hawaii when it comes out...maybe some also for GC at DL....dont think we will go to 1,000 like you however....

So you the man

 

[abeyst]

Hey Mike, we're friends right? Anytime you wanna share the I'm up for a trip to the World!

Congrats! I'm very jealous!!

 

[culli]

I have pondered the cost of DVC and MF for long stays or frequent stays. I think of how much a vacation home would cost, how much we would go etc vs something like accumulating points like DVCMIKE or other TSs for that matter. Realistically what could you get for 100k and 5k for upkeep in a vacation home.....and how much time would you stay there, not to mention being on WDW grounds. You can debate renting out the vacation home and its appreciation etc. But for someone (like me) who likes the KISS principle, 1000 pts and a few other flexible TS options seems to get me a pretty good bang for the buck. convenience comes at a price but I don't think this price is that unreasonable when you weigh getting a vacation home and its upkeep and headaches. I know a few people that own 1/4ly interest in a condo (great location) but it was like 500k plus probably about 12k a year in MF's. Yes there is an appreciation factor (which has been nice) but they still spend significant time arranging things with other owners etc.

For me I would see us accumulating 1-2k in pts over the next many years and spending some retirement time at WDW and a few other places with our other TS. One thing to note with a vacation home is you go to the same place (this could be good or bad). I know many will bring up possible investment opportunity etc but I'm looking at bang for buck with KISS principle. Who knows what the future will hold with any TS but this is just my 2 cents

 

[janni518]

I know that there are a few other people here who own over a thousand points. I say more power to you!

Our problem isn't so much the points these days as the cost of airfare from NJ. But that's not going to stop me from adding on in the future.

More Disney is always a good thing!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

How in the world do you get enough time off to use 1000 points? How do you pay for the transportation? Seriously, give me your secret.

Congratulations though...

 

[edk35]

 

[Jaaron2]

Wow and congrats! We own 450 points so we still have a long way to go...but now I have something to shoot for. We looked a long time at buying a beach house in South Carolina and found that owning at Disney was much more affordable and made more sense. I know what we put out in DVC sounds like alot of money but when you do the research of what it costs to own a vacation home somewhere (especially on the beach where the insurance is through the roof and assocaition fees are higher then our maint. fees) it really isnt that bad.

 

[Jillpie]

Including BLT (which I won't start paying until Spet 2009), my annual fees are around $4,500 a year, or $375 a month.

Thank you for sharing that.

I turned to my DH and told him about "DVC Mike on the Dis who owns 1000 points", and he responded, "wow, so when are we going to do THAT?!" His dream is to own enough points to do the 7 day Disney Magic every single year.

 

[LadyKay]

That's great DVCMike, more power to you. We bought our first contract exactly 11 months ago (165 AKV) soon after we added another 160 (AKV) within 2 months of that we bought 200 BCV resale and most recently purchased 210 BLT points the day in went on sale (DH B-day). I suppose you can peg us for having serious addonitis. We are up to 735 pts and not stopping quite yet. We have the pleasure of hosting 17 people this March for a family reunion, otherwise we are simply a family of 5.

 

[dvc at last !]

Congrats to you and yours !

Enjoy !

 

[francn]

I'm surprized I don't see Old Key West (on your list)
The place that started it all!

 

[culli]

That's great DVCMike, more power to you. We bought our first contract exactly 11 months ago (165 AKV) soon after we added another 160 (AKV) within 2 months of that we bought 200 BCV resale and most recently purchased 210 BLT points the day in went on sale (DH B-day). I suppose you can peg us for having serious addonitis. We are up to 735 pts and not stopping quite yet. We have the pleasure of hosting 17 people this March for a family reunion, otherwise we are simply a family of 5.

Serious addonitis......that is an understatement

Congrats and I do have to say I'm jealous, enjoy the reunion I bet there a excited.