Features can be bought from other players for ECD, the going rate is about 7,000-8,000ECD/ 1 USD, so if a feature is $15 USD, say /back or Water and Pyro, it may be as much as 120,000 ECD at 8,000ECD/ 1 USD. Just do estimates, then look at saving more than what it actually costs. Remember you can view the prices of all the features at the "Shop" link at the top of the forums. Just take a calculator, and multiply the USD amount by the amount of ECD you are willing to pay for each USD, Example, Say you want Fly+, that is(when not on sale) $120 USD you would then multiply that by say you want to play 7,500 per USD, so thats 120 x 7,500 = 900,000. Though Fly+ is among one of the most expensive features you can get, followed by Extra Commds+, but those two are also probably the most useful. Also don't forget, its rarer but you might be able to get these on a payment plan, but only do it if you are confident you will be able to make the payments on time. What I recommend is get Nether or even Mayor, if you get Mayor you can get your own land, and build a farm, which can make you money, and while you do that, learn how to make money in a way that is best for you. When you can safely bring in cash at a fairly consistent rate, then you can look into buying features.