$285? Hardly. But then you knew that. :)

I'm willing to wait and see what DAZ brings to Carrara in 9 (if it really comes). Great new features and improved old ones, some attention to detail and not just content related stuff, and I'd consider moving up. But if DAZ puts Carrara out at or near $1K then they've definitely priced me out of the Carrara club.

Hope springs eternal. Just hope I don't get drowned.