How many points do you have?

[gandbsmom]

We are fairly new to DVC and I am wondering - How many points do most people have and how do you typically use them? We currently have 340 - 240 at GC and 100 at BLT, but I wish I had more! My DH thinks I'm nuts and that we already have a ton. So....I wondered what others had and if they think they have too few or too many

 

[Saratoga Souris]

Currently 200 SSR and 100 OKW
Going to WDW(Sun- Fri) approx 3 times a year on those points staying in Studio and/or 2 BR mix but almost always in the non-peak seasons

Points seem to work well but I hope for more in the future so I can make the studios turn into 1BR

 

[wdwnut]

4 contracts @ BWV- 570 points- large family trips eat that up quickly

 

[Safari Queen]

We started with 165 @ SSR, then added 150 @ BWV, another 50 @ BWV and 100 @ AKL. We were banking some points pretty consistently and needed some cash, so we sold the SSR points. We're doing okay with our 300 pts for a week in a studio or 2 BR in Oct/Nov and a 2 BR in early Jan, but we borrow each year instead of banking. I'd certainly buy more if we could afford it so we could stay longer and in larger villas.

 

[Husurdady]

WE have 400 pts., 5 contract all at OKW. Been hanging out there 13 years come June 10 th.

 

[Sandisw]

Right now, all we have is a tiny 180. But, for the time being, that will do. In a few years, hopefully, we will increase that to a total of 300 so we can do bigger family trips.

 

[MK032197]

Just added on 200 additional points so our total is 550 points.

 

[MissMet]

400

I use them however I want & not ever worry about if my reservation is a "bad use for points" or "a waste of points". Usually I take one trip to WDW & one DCL cruise a year.

 

[Crystal_27]

We have 220 points and, since we are a family of 3 with a young(ish) DD, I believe that the number we bought is perfect for us. When DD gets a little bit older we will probably add on so we can stay in larger accommodations, but, for now, we are great!

 

[Coach81]

Saving up for another 150 pt add on to our current 150 pts at SSR

 

[vllebl]

We have 225. We've had them for several years and they seem to work well for us. We only visit once a year. We are a family of 3 and have taken others to stay with us. Our home is AKV and we love it. We stayed concierge last year and are doing so again this year beginning 8/29. My husband loves the beer!

 

[GoofItUp]

I'm feeling like a very small fish here....

We have 100 BCV points. That's all. We just bought last Sept and are going for our first stay at the end of this month. I'm already scrounging for points, though. DH and I are talking about adding on with some "less expensive" SSR points in the next few months. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

210 at OKW, would love 100 more but I'll live with what I got!

 

[wildernessDad]

We have 560 total, 300 at VWL and 260 at AKV.

I'd like some at GCV for a trip to DL every other year.

 

[AirGoofy]

Another small fish here as well. We have 145 at SSR. But, this works well for our family of 4 (dds 8,5) as we stay in studios and are able to make 2 trips a year. As they get older, then we may additional points.

 

[gandbsmom]

Anybody considering buying points in Hawaii when they become available?

 

[GoofItUp]

Anybody considering buying points in Hawaii when they become available?

Sure, I'll consider it. But when I see the price, I'll decline. I just can't bring myself to buy direct from Disney when resale is SO much less expensive.

 

[pampat]

We did have 730 points, 230 at OKW and the rest at VB. Because we are nearing retirement, we have got rid of 100 VB points and have another 400 point VB contract for sale. We don't really want to get rid of them, but we have to consider the cost of the annual dues when we are living on pensions!!

We've been members since 1993 and have loved every minute of ownership.

Pam

 

[cvjw]

545 points for us - 175 BCV, 170 VWL and 200 OKW. We are looking for about 200 more points (just had a resale fall thru) - so we can do 2 trips per year in a 2 bedroom villa.

 

[mjy]

670 points all at the Boardwalk on five contracts (200, 25, 25, 270, 150) over the years.

I usually spend a couple weeks after New Years at the Boardwalk (first two weeks of January) and typically get two two-bedroom units and bring along family and friends. We have a great time. Everybody goes their own way and two or three times during that period we will all get together for dinner somewhere or for one of the fireworks boats either at Magic Kingdom or EPCOT.