I didn’t pay. But, to send more emails, yes you have to pay additional. It’s pay to play unfortunately but, it can pay off. I saw a comparison online from a husband and wife that did it. The husband earned 2.5X what the wife earned after paying for more emails. Im not fond of this setup but, I’ve paid to access lucrative affiliate programs before and other resources that paid off in dividends, in the end. At the end of the day, it’s based on your comfort level.