I have an EOY that I use as an Every year.
I only use it for SW Florida vacations but did use it
for Hawaii once which worked out well by pooling
both years in the middle.
I don't need an every year so I've enjoyed it but
now the club fee is up to $200 a year so it's getting
expensive.
Still getting value out of it, but not as good as
in the past.
I wouldn't buy a small EOY though.
I own 5,000 pts. I think that should be the
minimum you should consider, but of course
will depend on where you want to go. The
affiliates are cheaper points wise than the newer
places so it works for me.
Good luck on your decision.
Hilton is a nice club if not for the endless fees for
this and that. Sigh.