Thanks all.  I think I am on auto renewal.  I'd pay early if there was a discount, or any benefit whatsoever, but if not, I am not going to.  I have the money now and will also have it 6 months from now when it is due.  It's nice to be informed of the price but to be asked for it so far in advance is obnoxious. IMO.

Another annoying pricing thing is the e-signatures only are good in one calendar year.  So I have to watch them carefully, missing out on volume ordering, in order not to let any expire.  Super irritating.