I joined this forum as a gold member because I had acquired a Beocenter 8000 in need of restoration. The site proved to be essential in that work, providing schematics as well as help from other forum members. (The 8000 is now fully restored, I use it every day.)
I was recently a drawing winner (to my pleasant surprise), a Beoplay bluetoooth speaker.
Allthough the drawing is a “perk” to membership, the value of membership is in the information the site provides.
My intention is to stay a gold member, with or without the drawing. I am also open to increases in membership cost (as long as they are not exorbitant).
The site is well worth it.
GHW