As randym pointed out, there's no reason for prices to go up. The DAZ strategy is exactly the opposite. Maximise the number of customers by giving them free software and figures, resulting in an increased volume of sales. If DAZ were so desparate to squeeze every penny out of the poser community, they'd be charging for DS. And even at something nominal like $20 a shot, they'd make a considerable amount towards the development costs. What do you expect them to do? Sit on their asses and wonder why nobody comes to buy their stuff? If the poser community had sites like TurboSquid, we'd REALLY have something to bitch about. Those who talk about 'the free pioneering spirit' or whatever tend to forget that in the early days of this community the figures were crap and unrealistic, and prices were a lot higher. DAZ at least deserve some credit for raising the quality bar and lowering the prices. mac