Small contracts command higher prices. It's just an asking price, why not try? I was just looking on dvcnews, direct is $130 but a 100 point minimum for new purchasers, 25 point minimum for current members.
Oh no. I don't want it but was just shocked that someone would even ask that. Especially when as you pointed out, I can buy direct, pay less, get the use year I want and not have any restrictions on how I can use my points.