Matt,

I'm a basic subscriber and consider it a bargain, but I also wouldn't lose sleep over the decision - they'll prompt you to upgrade if you try to access the paid content after your trial expires.

I rarely comment, but am quite happy. I've never had a textbook with anything like the amount of materials here and their variety and quality. I don't use the HSK tests, but the podcasts and dialogues are worth a subscription alone in my opinion. The price I paid works out to around four dollars a month, much less expensive than most of the other options out there.

Good luck!

--jim