The membership is only good for a year. You have to renew it for another year and yes, it does cost for the new year's membership. Here's my problem: My membership expires today. It's supposed to auto-renew if I do nothing. Well, it didn't. My membership no longer exists. I've e-mailed DAZ about it, but of course, I won't hear until tomorrow, as they aren't open on weekends. DAZ, if you happen to be reading this, please clarify on the "auto-renew" process. I must be confused about how that works. Melanie