LEVC,
I don't vend type ratings so I don't make money and just what are 'your likes', my likes, you don't even know me?
I have never said that all wannabees want to buy their way in however I would estimate that between 75% and 90% of those that I speak with are prepared to self sponsor a type rating.
And once again, I don't vend type ratings and any opinion I have voiced is advice, non profit making advice!