I used to read the NYT quite often, but the subscription charge was simply too high for me to consider at this point. :( (While I'm thinking about it, WTF is

I used to read the NYT quite often, but the subscription charge was simply too high for me to consider at this point. :( (While I'm thinking about it, WTF is up with their "All access" digital rate? It's exactly as expensive as buying both cheaper plans separately, and checking just now I could even get the physical edition AND digital access for less.)