I was going to go until I saw that's what $249 got you for advanced. Not that I think I'm going to learn a ton, but I'd like to come away with something, and more importantly, meet other people in the hobby. I'm not going to pay $249 (+flight and hotel) to BS with people and not learn a thing, though.
To be honest with you, I've paid less for 12 hrs of CLE, and we're required to do that.