We all know that spending money on virtual cash like Gaia cash, Zen, and for special memberships is basically lighting money on fire.

However it's something some of us just can't resist doing so we can be l33t players.

Is it possible to become one of the best without spending our hard earned cash?
Or do we need to blow $20.00 so we can become the greatest player ever.

My own view on the matter is split.
I wouldn't mind spending 5-10 dollars once or twice so I could get some weapons and mounts or a permanent membership.
But spending $25 monthly so that I could play a game like WOW or Runescape seems a little ridiculous.

What's you view?
Is it worth it to spend $1,000.00 on a hacked angelic halo so you can get banned?
Or would you like to vend for 5 years so you could barely afford one?

(This could be about any sites, such as perfect world, gaia, runescape, or world of warcraft)