I think a premium membership is very worth the price. Consider that you get L$300 a week, plus L$1000 after 45 days. That adds up to L$16,600 in a year, which is worth USD$66.40. If you pay for a year of premium membership up front, the cost is USD$72.00. So your net cost is USD$5.60 for a whole year, and you can have a 512 sqm parcel with no land tier fees. That is a bargain! The only down side is you will actually be spending the USD$72.00 on stuff, but what fun you will have!