As for me, I would absolutely do it if it was in my budget. Or if I had a budget that, with tweaks, could accommodate a club membership. However, it's unlikely that will ever be my reality, especially since my dh isn't a fan of DLR. I would certainly go in with someone else if that were allowed but I'm fairly certain it isn't (as per club rules). My friend who is a member gets all kind of invitations to fantastic special events. He even gets to host his own. My reality is that I'm better off than most but not in the echelons of the current club members.
ETA: It didn't stop me from sending in my request when the opened up memberships several years ago. I doubt I'm even on the wait list, but if I am, then I hope my name doesn't come up for about 10 more years. Then we'll see, ha ha.