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Actually, this is not unreasonable. They are not allowed to increase the points required at resorts (or buildings) which existed when you bought, but new construction may very well cost more and therefore justify more points for the same time period. Of course, if you only had enough points for one week in high time (or whatever) originally, you might have to settle for 5 or 6 days in a pricier resort, or continue to go to the older ones. The new ones tend to offer more amenities as well as higher construction costs. Guests no longer want a 13" TV. They want flat screen and Wifi. And virtual water parks instead of a simple pool. I suppose you can still reserve a unit like your old one at the same resort and trade it as you have before, but if you go to another resort in your own group with your points, you see new places and save on exchange fees. We bought our 4 bedroom house many years ago. We could sell today for 5 or 6 times what we paid--but still not have enough to purchase a new 2 bedroom condo! I find this frustrating but not illegal. MD