Simba's Mom
everything went to "H*** in a handbasket
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What made you purchase where you own?
Do you mean the first time or the second time?

In 1994, when WL opened and we stayed there, DH said "If they ever built a DVC HERE, then I'd buy." Several years later, they did, so we did. Purchase #1 Then we stayed for one night at OKW (last minute extra vacation day) during our first DVC stay. Had a terrible experience at VWL (contacted member satisfaction), but DH fell in love with OKW, and decided "THIS is where I want to stay every time."
So now we have purchase #2. Went home, sold our VWL points, bought OKW (not sure about the financial ramifications of that). Based on our 2 experiences, I'd strongly agree with the "Buy where you want to stay" and if possible, stay there before you buy. We've done two add-ons at other resorts, and both times it was after we'd stayed at the resort.