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Buying a preference point without even applying for a license doesn't seem right either, but they let you do that. [/quote]
Personally, I think being able tojustbuy aPP is a great option.It allows a person to somewhat 'try' and plan your year out - at least you have some idea with certain states if you stand a good chance to draw.
Also, sometimes things come up and you know there is no way you could go even if you drew a tag. This year, my wife and I just had a baby, so I didn't want to be putting in for 20+ tags like I normally do all accross the west. I would have been screwed if I couldn't have just bought a PP....