Buying Additional Points

MickeyMcFizzle · 04-21-2008

I know, I cant believe I'm thinking about this already having only been a member for a month!

But DH is really drivign this as he wants more points to take family down with us.

Here's my question:
My use year is March.
So if I bought additional points in December, would I still get my points for this use year even though its well past March? Or would they kick in as of March next year?

leslieh · 04-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMcFizzle

I know, I cant believe I'm thinking about this already having only been a member for a month!

But DH is really drivign this as he wants more points to take family down with us.

Here's my question:
My use year is March.
So if I bought additional points in December, would I still get my points for this use year even though its well past March? Or would they kick in as of March next year?

When you buy more points, it is a new, separate contract and your use year isn't necessarily the same. Yay for more points

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-21-2008

You would get the 08 points then get more points in March of 09.

If you get the same use year it could be easier to manage your points but that's a personal decision on what works best for you. Getting an add on with teh same use year makes your first contract a master contract.

MickeyMcFizzle · 04-21-2008

Cool, hopefully I can get the same use year. I am hoping to be able to use points from 08, which is why i want to complete the transaction before end of year.
My DH is addicted - yes!!!!

Grumpy_Medic · 04-21-2008

We ended up buying more points during our use year. We were able to use it then, and it did not change our use year (i.e. have 2 dates). I am not sure about others. They seem to make it worth your while. Congrats on the points

Goodegirl2007 · 04-21-2008

When we purchased more points (March 2006), they did something (pro-rated the cost) so that we kept the new points in with the same as our original use year (October) Even though I bought the points in March 2006, they gave me my new points for October 2005 use year, and then in October 2006 we received the points for 2006, etc.... I'm sure they will offer you that option. I guess it would cause a nightmare trying to figure out eligibility reservations if you have more than 1 use year.

Congratulations on getting more points!!! NEVER TOO SOON! NEVER TOO MANY!!!

rlcarmichael · 04-21-2008

What ever you do DON'T buy any resale packages unless they have the same use year. It would drive you insane trying to keep up with it.

You can buy as few as 25 additional points for cash or 50 points financed directly through DVC. They don't have to be in the same resort, but you really should keep the same use year, which is not a problem through DVC.

Remember, "You can never have too many DVC points, except when it's time to pay annual dues."

DVC Mike · 04-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMcFizzle

My use year is March.
So if I bought additional points in December, would I still get my points for this use year even though its well past March? Or would they kick in as of March next year?

Yes, if you bought more points direct from DVC, you would get your March 2008 UY points, and you would be able to bank them, even if you're past the banking deadline.

I have a March UY, and I bought some more points in Feb 2008 and was able to bank my Mar 2007 points, even though I was way past the banking deadline. The best thing about this approach -- I only had to pay 1 month's of maintenance fees but got a whole year's worth of points.

DVC Mike · 04-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by leslieh

When you buy more points, it is a new, separate contract and your use year isn't necessarily the same. Yay for more points

When you buy more points from DVC, they will always have the same UY as your master contract. The only way to get a different UY from DVC is to purchase a new master contract of 160 points or more.

MickeyMcFizzle · 04-22-2008

Ok, DH is officially addicted to DVC. We are buying an additional 50 points shortly after we return from Paris. He doesn't want to wait for the news for contemporary and wants to buy the remainder at AKV now. Which is fine by me. Now we will have 210 points!!! So excited!!!

So much Disney coming up for us!

leslieh · 04-22-2008

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Originally Posted by DVC Mike

When you buy more points from DVC, they will always have the same UY as your master contract. The only way to get a different UY from DVC is to purchase a new master contract of 160 points or more.

That is very good to know! I guess the key is that this is true when you buy from DVC. Purchasing resale from another source gives you whatever UY that contract has, correct??

DVC Mike · 04-22-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by leslieh

That is very good to know! I guess the key is that this is true when you buy from DVC. Purchasing resale from another source gives you whatever UY that contract has, correct??

Yes, that is correct.

04-21-2008	#1 (permalink)
MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Buying Additional Points I know, I cant believe I'm thinking about this already having only been a member for a month! But DH is really drivign this as he wants more points to take family down with us. Here's my question: My use year is March. So if I bought additional points in December, would I still get my points for this use year even though its well past March? Or would they kick in as of March next year?

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,279	Re: Buying Additional Points You would get the 08 points then get more points in March of 09. If you get the same use year it could be easier to manage your points but that's a personal decision on what works best for you. Getting an add on with teh same use year makes your first contract a master contract. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 255 days 17 hours 2 minutes

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: Buying Additional Points Cool, hopefully I can get the same use year. I am hoping to be able to use points from 08, which is why i want to complete the transaction before end of year. My DH is addicted - yes!!!!

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Grumpy_Medic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 135	Re: Buying Additional Points We ended up buying more points during our use year. We were able to use it then, and it did not change our use year (i.e. have 2 dates). I am not sure about others. They seem to make it worth your while. Congrats on the points __________________ 'There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can't.' 1989-Offsite 2003-POFQ 2005-POR Engaged at Epoct and purchased our piece of the magic 2007-OKW Honeymoon 2007-CBR 2008-GF May 2008-SSR June (yes went a month later!) 2009-AKV May 2009(Sept)-Stop at Disneyland while out on business My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st trip to Disneyland...only a day or 2 :(

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Goodegirl2007 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey AND BWV Posts: 553	Re: Buying Additional Points When we purchased more points (March 2006), they did something (pro-rated the cost) so that we kept the new points in with the same as our original use year (October) Even though I bought the points in March 2006, they gave me my new points for October 2005 use year, and then in October 2006 we received the points for 2006, etc.... I'm sure they will offer you that option. I guess it would cause a nightmare trying to figure out eligibility reservations if you have more than 1 use year. Congratulations on getting more points!!! NEVER TOO SOON! NEVER TOO MANY!!! __________________ Christina - DVC Member since October 2000 Next trip: Bay Lake Towers!!!!- May 13 - May 23 - 2010 (and a side trip to see Harry Potter)!! *Avatar:* My DS at Tusker House May 2008!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sping trip to WDW - Bay Lake Towers!!!! 186 days 5 hours 2 minutes

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04-21-2008	#7 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,981	Re: Buying Additional Points What ever you do DON'T buy any resale packages unless they have the same use year. It would drive you insane trying to keep up with it. You can buy as few as 25 additional points for cash or 50 points financed directly through DVC. They don't have to be in the same resort, but you really should keep the same use year, which is not a problem through DVC. Remember, "You can never have too many DVC points, except when it's time to pay annual dues." __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 32 days 6 hours 47 minutes

04-22-2008	#10 (permalink)
MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: Buying Additional Points Ok, DH is officially addicted to DVC. We are buying an additional 50 points shortly after we return from Paris. He doesn't want to wait for the news for contemporary and wants to buy the remainder at AKV now. Which is fine by me. Now we will have 210 points!!! So excited!!! So much Disney coming up for us!

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