I suppose the value for money calculation has to include what I get out of it..and for me, that's almost nothing these days. I'm not looking at new projects, nor for parts for a current one, and as a misanthrope, it's kind of anathema going to any sort of gathering anyway......it mostly serves as a thin reason to go for a drive, so having to pay for the privilege, just feels a bit poor value for me. YMMV of course!