It's putting money into a purely aesthetic thing that only I will see.
It's a.....customising site.... 
I want to use the Stardock customization products, I really do. I just can't justify to myself spending that kind of money on it.
Well, it comes with loads of extras that you can't put a price on....
~ galleries full of free skins to mix and match
~ then you find out....you can dabble at making your own....
~ then...you download and learn graphics programs...
~ then comes the excitement of uploading your first skin and having it accepted into the gallery
~ then...you come to the forums to ask about said programs...
~ then...you discover an amazing community....that you can be a part of...and grow with...
still...the decision is yours....how good do you want your 'puter to look.....how much do you want to involve yourself.... 