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3srwild · 05-06-2012, 02:41 PM

we plan on traveling for a week every 18 months or so in a two bd villa, so with banking and borrowing, our 200 pt contract seems perfect. We can even squeeze in a grand villa every now and then.

But now, as I scour the point charts and calendars, I find myself trying to plan annual passes, TIW, etc

So my question is (before we have even closed

)
how many of you have added on and how long were you owners before you did it?
Does added on a different resort help if the 7mo window is so difficult? I'll always need a two bd.

salmoneous · 05-06-2012, 03:12 PM

I think most people posting here have either added on, or would like to add-on but can't afford it. It's an addiction.

Personally, started out with a contract that seemed to large leading to my always having banked points. Since then, I've done an add-on and now borrow points. The more I use my DVC points, the more I find new ways to use points.

AZDVC · 05-06-2012, 03:13 PM

We added on fairly soon after buying our first contract. We bought direct in November, 2005 150 pts at SSR.
We quickly dicovered even for 2 we liked 1 bdrms MUCH better than studios.
When we go to WDW we go for 8-10 nts because airfare is high. An we found ourselves wanting a trip or two to DLR every couple years.
So in about March, 2006 we bought another 50 pts in SSR for a total of 200 pts. With banking and borrowing we can go about 3 yrs in a row and need to skip a yr to save pts. again. My only regret about doing it so soon after we first bought, we might have added on at VGC which looking back I'd prefer.

We aren't in a place now we can add on so I think we'll just use our 200 pts wisely.

buddybear · 05-06-2012, 03:19 PM

WE HAVE THREE TIMES

markandtodd · 05-06-2012, 04:28 PM

We've added on only once, one year after our initial purchase.

wxchick · 05-06-2012, 04:48 PM

We bought 100 VWL pts last summer and we are waiting on ROFR for 150pts at BWV. I think after this, we should be good for awhile....unless another one comes along that we can't pass on.

I like that we have a MK resort and will hopefully have an Epcot resort soon. It will make getting our prime choices so much easier with the 11 month window.

rdetoma · 05-06-2012, 07:19 PM

We've added on 2 times via resale. The first 2 yrs after joining I think. Then again about a year later.

tonyrx1 · 05-06-2012, 11:56 PM

I purchased my first 240 at Aulani and within 1 month added on 60 at the same home resort.

bassetbeauty · 05-07-2012, 12:00 AM

We are waiting for a small VWL contract to close...should be any day now (once we hear about ROFR). This will be our first add-on. I can see how this can be addicting.

dolewhip1010 · 05-06-2012, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3srwild

we plan on traveling for a week every 18 months or so in a two bd villa, so with banking and borrowing, our 200 pt contract seems perfect. We can even squeeze in a grand villa every now and then.

But now, as I scour the point charts and calendars, I find myself trying to plan annual passes, TIW, etc

So my question is (before we have even closed

)
how many of you have added on and how long were you owners before you did it?
Does added on a different resort help if the 7mo window is so difficult? I'll always need a two bd.

I'm already lurking around.....I love to travel with our friends and helping put them up will make our visits together more frequent. I bought a 110 akv. Would love vwl around 100 to 150.

05-06-2012, 02:41 PM	#1
3srwild Studio Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houma, Louisiana Posts: 87	How many have added on? we plan on traveling for a week every 18 months or so in a two bd villa, so with banking and borrowing, our 200 pt contract seems perfect. We can even squeeze in a grand villa every now and then. But now, as I scour the point charts and calendars, I find myself trying to plan annual passes, TIW, etc So my question is (before we have even closed ) how many of you have added on and how long were you owners before you did it? Does added on a different resort help if the 7mo window is so difficult? I'll always need a two bd. Last edited by 3srwild; 05-06-2012 at 03:00 PM.

05-06-2012, 04:28 PM	#5
markandtodd Grand Villa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 2,743	We've added on only once, one year after our initial purchase. __________________ Mark, Todd & Sebastian

05-06-2012, 04:48 PM	#6
wxchick One Bedroom Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 379	We bought 100 VWL pts last summer and we are waiting on ROFR for 150pts at BWV. I think after this, we should be good for awhile....unless another one comes along that we can't pass on. I like that we have a MK resort and will hopefully have an Epcot resort soon. It will make getting our prime choices so much easier with the 11 month window. __________________ ~Jenn

05-06-2012, 07:19 PM	#7
rdetoma Grand Villa Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Holliston, MA suburb of Boston Posts: 3,422	We've added on 2 times via resale. The first 2 yrs after joining I think. Then again about a year later. __________________ Rick Proud owners at: NDD #157 My April 2010 BWV Trip Report My Nov 2010 SSR Trip Report My April 2011 Easter Split Stay BCV & BWV My Oct 2011 Kidani/MNSSHP Trip My April 2012 Cruise/Parks trip My Oct 2012 BWV/MNSSHP Trip "I've done that whole 'inator' thing before. It's just been done to death. "

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05-06-2012, 03:12 PM	#2
salmoneous Add-on Aficionado Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Al bar della piscina Posts: 9,510	I think most people posting here have either added on, or would like to add-on but can't afford it. It's an addiction. Personally, started out with a contract that seemed to large leading to my always having banked points. Since then, I've done an add-on and now borrow points. The more I use my DVC points, the more I find new ways to use points.

05-06-2012, 03:13 PM	#3
AZDVC Grand Villa Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,055	We added on fairly soon after buying our first contract. We bought direct in November, 2005 150 pts at SSR. We quickly dicovered even for 2 we liked 1 bdrms MUCH better than studios. When we go to WDW we go for 8-10 nts because airfare is high. An we found ourselves wanting a trip or two to DLR every couple years. So in about March, 2006 we bought another 50 pts in SSR for a total of 200 pts. With banking and borrowing we can go about 3 yrs in a row and need to skip a yr to save pts. again. My only regret about doing it so soon after we first bought, we might have added on at VGC which looking back I'd prefer. We aren't in a place now we can add on so I think we'll just use our 200 pts wisely.

05-06-2012, 03:19 PM	#4
buddybear Studio Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 160	WE HAVE THREE TIMES

05-06-2012, 11:56 PM	#8
tonyrx1 Waiting to pass ROFR Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 50	I purchased my first 240 at Aulani and within 1 month added on 60 at the same home resort.

05-07-2012, 12:00 AM	#9
bassetbeauty Two Bedroom Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dreamland Posts: 579	We are waiting for a small VWL contract to close...should be any day now (once we hear about ROFR). This will be our first add-on. I can see how this can be addicting.