Not to stir the pot....but I see people spend tons and tons of dough on minis and parts. Or they sell tons and tons of things on here...but then cry over 25 bucks and claim they are broke..their dog ate it..whatever. I am on a Lionel site...that is 50 bucks a year..plus whatever fees. So 25 is damn cheap when it comes to forums. And most forums you need to pay (or forced to)to see anything or even speak on them. There is always the cheap route on Facebook...that is where most the clowns really don't know nothing and you are bound to get the wrong info because they are mostly all new to this scene and are self proclaimed "gurus" after being in minis for a year or two. So again...this place is priceless with all the info and the members knowledge. As far as a "lifetime" membership here...I would be interested in that. Since I have been here constant for so many years..I would find that very beneficial. As far as the selling aspect...I rarely sell here or anywhere...so I will remain quiet on that topic..lol.