By offering free items each week I have a look again at what is available, and just made a recent purchase. I never quite understood the subscription and points and liked Creative Mkt before this was instated. Back then I probably spent a couple $1000 dollars overall. While I no longer need a great deal, the subscription stopped my impulse buys. I don't know if others were like me when I stopped buying much. I enjoy making cards & writing to friends, so I'm not using anything commercially and in truth, only buy because the artwork is quite attractive.