Everything you say is true of course Brian, and if one wants to avail themselves of the perks as you say ($1 bobbleheads etc...) then yes, joining the club IS the answer. And of course getting the 6th box set free (in the case of the final sets/first year of the show) after paying for the first five is also nice. However, if you do the math, you'll pay a total of at least 299.95 for all 6 (really just the first 5 since the 6th is free)--don't know if this price includes tax but if not you'll spend a little more than that, but if you buy (and pay for) all 6 from Amazon at 41.99 a pop (total price-free shipping), you'll pay a total of 251.94.
Getting them from Amazon, even having to actually
pay for all 6, you'll save at least 48.01. Me personally, I'd rather save nearly 50 bucks and use that money for the Fest or something!
Just my $48.01!