Originally Posted by
Hipplewm
As Noted below - this is for USA cards - other countries YMMV
For an economic note - i pay $175 and get 3 extra cards - Wife, Son and Daughter. I could either pay $50 each or $175 and if they go into the club 3-4 times a year (That is our historical average) then the $175 fee is paid for in guest passes easily.
Most people think it is $175 PER extra card, but that is for "Extra cards" up to 3
You are likely not the only person thinking this way. Further contributing to the theory that the crowding isn't going away, just another price increase.