I think with the dollar's stunning exchange rate, $14.99 currently works out at about 20 pence or something.
I just sold a small flat in Motherwell and am about to buy half of Southern California on the proceeds. If only we'd joined the Euro, I could have thrown Nevada and Arizona in as well.
The Yanks don't understand Direct Debit, but you can set up a recurring charge on a credit or debit card.