Likewise. $450 is a good chunk of cash, but at least the first taste is free. On the plus side of things, there are definitely some interesting characters who work there, like Kevin Moore (http://kevinmooreconsulting.com/)
I really shouldn't be too put off by the $450 (and the commute from Ballard to Capitol Hill). If I can be just a little more productive, it will be worth it, and the chance to work with interesting characters like Kevin Moore sounds great.