I realize I'm not going to solve anything by jumping in here, but I suppose you're all aware that we have this exact same conversation EVERY year?
And guess what? I'm sure as this will come as a shock and surprise, but to date I have yet to see the version of this thread where Person A (the one who doesn't want to spend the money, for example), posts back in the thread as follows:
"Oh, hey, you know what? Now that you put it THAT way, you're RIGHT!"
We think it's a great game every year, and worth the money, and we'd be happy if you bought a copy every year! But, if you don't, we'd be happy if you buy it every two years, or three years even, whatever you think is worth it to you.