DIS DVC 1000 Point Club (post #1 updated 02/10/2023)

[JimC]

We joined club today as the points were finally posted to my account.
1180 HHI direct since 1996, all others resale in last 18 months.
Feb
300 PVB (100,200)
245 CCV( 100,75,70)
June
210 HHI
175 AKV
150 OKW-E
100 BCV

Congratulations and welcome

 

[joyjoy]

Ugh. Have not seen this thread before and I must say.... it is in poor taste, gauche and completely obnoxious. Why don't we all brag about how much our houses are worth, too?

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Ugh. Have not seen this thread before and I must say.... it is in poor taste, gauche and completely obnoxious. Why don't we all brag about how much our houses are worth, too?

Nah.... just let it go. To the average American just owning DVC at all (and posting about it) is bragging.

The camping forum people toss around the brands/models of their campers. Resort forums folks talk about extended stays in club lever (or even suites) at the GF.

I used to be in this “club”, but when I sold I informed the curator (Jim) that I was out. I still have fun seeing who is buying lots of points. No harm.

I don’t mind people showing accomplishments, but I’m not a fan of envy.

 

[joyjoy]

Nah.... just let it go. To the average American just owning DVC at all (and posting about it) is bragging.

The camping forum people toss around the brands/models of their campers. Resort forums folks talk about extended stays in club lever (or even suites) at the GF.

I used to be in this “club”, but when I sold I informed the curator (Jim) that I was out. I still have fun seeing who is buying lots of points. No harm.

I don’t mind people showing accomplishments, but I’m not a fan of envy.

Really? Those campers are all bragging about their RVs? I had no idea. Okay, I'll chill. You are right about the resort extended club level stays, etc. folks. The point thing just hit me wrong, I guess. I'm not envious, I was just raised that bragging about finances is tacky, and that's what this looked like to me. Sorry.

 

[dclpluto]

Ugh. Have not seen this thread before and I must say.... it is in poor taste, gauche and completely obnoxious. Why don't we all brag about how much our houses are worth, too?

I don’t see anything wrong with this thread. I’m not in the club but if I was my name will be in there. I’m sure your name will be there also. Looking at your prior posts you like to brag also. Nothing wrong with that. You mentioned at least twice you just got back from a 10 day Polynesian resort stay. You were answering people questions about poly. The answer could of been giving without you mention it was a 10 day trip. Nothing wrong with it. We all like to brag.

 

[bobbiwoz]

At one time, there was an idea floating around within the DVC management regarding a “...points club.” DH and I were invited to a cocktail party on one of the DVC MCs. We were also invited to a “pre DVC MC party“ at Wine Bar George. The idea never took off, I suppose. Ken Potrock was the host aboard the MC Cocktail Party.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Really? Those campers are all bragging about their RVs? I had no idea. Okay, I'll chill. You are right about the resort extended club level stays, etc. folks. The point thing just hit me wrong, I guess. I'm not envious, I was just raised that bragging about finances is tacky, and that's what this looked like to me. Sorry.

Nobody is bragging about campers, or anything else. Folks are just presenting what they have.
And please remember.... everyone has a different use for their disposable income. Some buy DVC points. Some buy a boat. Some have a bigger retirement account. Some are putting six kids through medical school. And I’m guessing some buy stuff they cannot afford.
It’s all about individual choices.

Me? For a short time my priority was Disney and DVC. My priorities have changed, but that’s just me.

 

[joyjoy]

I don’t see anything wrong with this thread. I’m not in the club but if I was my name will be in there. I’m sure your name will be there also. Looking at your prior posts you like to brag also. Nothing wrong with that. You mentioned at least twice you just got back from a 10 day Polynesian resort stay. You were answering people questions about poly. The answer could of been giving without you mention it was a 10 day trip. Nothing wrong with it. We all like to brag.

You are right. There was no need to mention the length of the trip. Sorry

 

[pineapplepalms]

You are right. There was no need to mention the length of the trip. Sorry

I don't know if that's the main point here... I think it's more that anything could be taken as a brag depending on how you look at it. You share that you started a new job you love, it could be a brag to someone working a job they hate. You go on vacation, it could be a brag to someone who can't afford that vacation. You share you're pregnant, it could be a brag to someone who is having trouble conceiving. This entire board could be considered a brag to someone who can't afford a Disney vacation. I think it's more about not taking things too seriously/personally because most of the time, it's not about making you feel bad. Yes, sometimes people brag excessively and it can be an issue especially if it's someone in your personal life who's trying to get you down. But a lot of the time we're all just sharing our experiences and thoughts, moments where we're happy, and that's part of the human experience. So if you want to share about your trip, go for it. If people on here want to share their point totals, there's nothing wrong with that either.

 

[E2ME2]

We joined club today as the points were finally posted to my account.
1180 HHI direct since 1996, all others resale in last 18 months.
Feb
300 PVB (100,200)
245 CCV( 100,75,70)
June
210 HHI
175 AKV
150 OKW-E
100 BCV

Tell me about BCV - eyeballing a small contract there.
Love the location & SAB.
Is it worth the points? (BWV is fewer points)

 

[E2ME2]

OMG - I came over to view this thread, in celebration of a fellow-DVCer joining the club.
I am not there yet, but I think it's awesome that others really enjoy their DVC that much.
I would simply congratulate every 1000-Pointer, and wish them well.
No jealousy at all, on my part. These Forums are a place for like-minded DVC owners to cheer-on one another, not begrudge them.
Just my $0.02

 

[badeacon]

Tell me about BCV - eyeballing a small contract there.
Love the location & SAB.
Is it worth the points? (BWV is fewer points)

I got the small BCV contract for Food and Wine in late Oct. or early Nov for 5 -6 nights in a studio. I felt was really a good price for 100 points at $132.Just bought this contract so have not used the points and not going this year.
We just prefer BCV vibe to BWV but is it worth the price difference is up to each one.
We are still planning to go last 2 weeks of January unless things change significantly. you still going to be there all of January?

 

[E2ME2]

I got the small BCV contract for Food and Wine in late Oct. or early Nov for 5 -6 nights in a studio. I felt was really a good price for 100 points at $132.Just bought this contract so have not used the points and not going this year.
We just prefer BCV vibe to BWV but is it worth the price difference is up to each one.
We are still planning to go last 2 weeks of January unless things change significantly. you still going to be there all of January?

Hey badeacon!
$132 is a good price for BCV - I saw a very small BCV with my June Use year, and couldn't help but make an offer, as I don't see too many with both the June Use Year, and less than 100 points.
Funny story:
I thought I was under the BWV listings, and made an offer based on what I thought was fair for BWV. Then, immediately after making the offer, I realized it was BCV.
I sent a follow up email to the listing agent I had dealt with in the past and, miraculously, it was her listing. She remembered my name from my February Add-On,
and she picked my offer out of her email backlog and gave me first dibs on the contract. We actually negotiated in real-time, and the seller made a counter that I accepted, within an hour of submitting my original offer.
It felt good, as the seller agreed to pay the full 2020 MFs, and not prorate them, and hopefully we can close before late December and I will be able to bank the 2020 points.
I have fingers & toes crossed for ROFR.
I know BCV will chew up a few more points than BWV, but I love the SAB Pool, the Y&BC Lobbies, and the proximity to EPCOT.

OKAY, funny story over!

YES - we have reservations through all of January at SSR.
As we get closer to 2021, we should plan to meet somewhere for a drink &/or meal together.
I'm still hoping that the COVID restrictions will have been greatly reduced or eliminated by then.
Again; Congrats on the 1K Club

 

[badeacon]

Hey badeacon!
$132 is a good price for BCV - I saw a very small BCV with my June Use year, and couldn't help but make an offer, as I don't see too many with both the June Use Year, and less than 100 points.
Funny story:
I thought I was under the BWV listings, and made an offer based on what I thought was fair for BWV. Then, immediately after making the offer, I realized it was BCV.
I sent a follow up email to the listing agent I had dealt with in the past and, miraculously, it was her listing. She remembered my name from my February Add-On,
and she picked my offer out of her email backlog and gave me first dibs on the contract. We actually negotiated in real-time, and the seller made a counter that I accepted, within an hour of submitting my original offer.
It felt good, as the seller agreed to pay the full 2020 MFs, and not prorate them, and hopefully we can close before late December and I will be able to bank the 2020 points.
I have fingers & toes crossed for ROFR.
I know BCV will chew up a few more points than BWV, but I love the SAB Pool, the Y&BC Lobbies, and the proximity to EPCOT.

OKAY, funny story over!

YES - we have reservations through all of January at SSR.
As we get closer to 2021, we should plan to meet somewhere for a drink &/or meal together.
I'm still hoping that the COVID restrictions will have been greatly reduced or eliminated by then.
Again; Congrats on the 1K Club

Good luck on ROFR! Glad you saw that BCV before me as June is my use year there also

Now my funny story.
I'm not going to be at WDW until Jan.29 at PVB for a week then to CCV for a week.
I had already been thinking about Jan.2022 dates and was planning the last 2 weeks in 2022 and my feeble brain couldn't keep the years straight.
Hopefully we will cross at WDW someday.

 

[JessLCH]

Forgot about this thread. Feel free to remove me from the list. Sold a bunch of contracts a while back and am down to 600 points.

 

[Ruttangel]

Just saw this thread for the first time.
So, nobody has reached the 8,000 limit yet, there’s a challenge for someone!

 

[E2ME2]

Good luck on ROFR! Glad you saw that BCV before me as June is my use year there also

Now my funny story.
I'm not going to be at WDW until Jan.29 at PVB for a week then to CCV for a week.
I had already been thinking about Jan.2022 dates and was planning the last 2 weeks in 2022 and my feeble brain couldn't keep the years straight.
Hopefully we will cross at WDW someday.

Hey badeacon - no worries.
I checkout of SSR on 2/1, so we overlap in WDW for a few nights, then I'll be off-property the 1st week in Feb., but still close to WDW.

 

[TL-CP96]

Closed on a few more contracts.
Was at 1,145 points...
Picked up 100 points direct ( to get out of the second-class membership status)...
Got another 200 point contract which had about 140 banked points. Got plenty of extra points to use next year and a total contact points of 1,445. Just got my backpack! Can't wait for the blue card.

 

[i<3riviera]

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[Bellecruiser]

Wow! 7800 points is amazing. not sure how I would use those points.