I read this whole thread and I can relate to what the original post was getting at... is the fee to join worth the benefit you will get?

I really did not know that answer when I spent the $$ but I thought that the sales pitch of "you'll get the benefit once you see the discounts".

Well... I saw the prices and in my opinion I can source parts cheaper, haven't had any customer service since I didn't need it and I chose a tuner that was much cheaper and works just fine.

I'm in the boat of pinching my pennies so price really does matter.

Would I spend the membership fee knowing what I know now...?? I doubt it... but maybe down the road I'll find some piece of info that is worth the money and then I'll see the savings.

I guess that is why I keep coming back to this website ... gotta find something that justifies my LPM!