Hi all, I decided to re-up, despite the relatively higher cost. Factors which weighed in this decision were as follows:
1. Proximity to work allowing me to go at lunch with principally adults, 50/50 mix of BB and colored belts
2. It makes me $200/mth "happy", per the previous analogy, thank you
3. I believe that the training is better than the few dojangs I have viewed
4. I like the people I work out with
Thanks everyone for their input
And if that's the case -- that's all that matters!
Good luck & good training!