Keeping Track of Points With Add-On's In Different Resorts

[WolfpackFan]

Good news and bad news. I did an add-on for 80 additional points at HHI this morning. This was in addition to my existing 150 at VWL. The bad news (and I guess it's a good problem to have) is it seems alot more complicated keeping track of points now. I just got off phone with MS from making several ressies (and changing several also) and my head is just swimming. I was trying to keep separate each resort's points, but the MS person kept saying well you've got xx points left and was combining the two. That was really confusing me. I've been using just a simple spreadsheet to keep track of it. Right now I've got points at two resorts and three different ressies going on. Does anyone else have problems keeping track of it all? I am really afraid I'm going to loose track of some points here before it's all over.

 

[RobDoc]

MS will usually state the total points in the contract, but just ask them to break it down by resort.

I use a simple checkbook program (MSMoney) to track points from multiple contracts- just set up each contract/resort as a separate account. You can make deposits (Use Year or borrowed points) and write checks to "pay" for a reservation to easily keep track of your points.

I verify the totals in each resort/contract at the conclusion of every phone call to MS and I ask them for their total to make sure it agrees with mine rather than telling them my total and asking them to agree.

While it may look a little daunting at first glance, tracking the extra points shouldn't be too much of a problem - make sure you use MS to keep it simple.

Enjoy the extra points!

 

[WolfpackFan]

I had never thought about using a checkbook program. I might give that a try. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

Every couple of years I also ask MS to fax me a copy of my activity. It helps me to verify what I already have done and how many points I have remaining. It takes a while to figure out how to read it but once you do, it is valuable information.

HBC

 

[JimC]

We use Dave Fredrickson's program to manage points. It does a very good job at keeping various contracts, resorts and use years in line.

http://hometown.aol.com/dmfredrick/Download.html

 

[Dean]

I've had as many as four contracts and 3 use years. I use a planner and just dedicate a page to each contract/resort. I subtract as I use. Add and subtract appropriately if I borrow and add for the next use year. When I communicate with DVC, I state the current and ending balances for this use year and the next on all contracts. It has saved me many times.