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Ok, in order to do what I need, I would have to first either purchase a IBF
One Year License · $69.95 or
Lifetime License · $199.00

I have posted my situation at a total of 6 boards. ONLY 2 offer a converter and portal add on.

The only ones that replied to me were at vB in person. IBF sent me PM
vB offer a converter but I am not as familiar with vB.
vBulletin Leased License is $85
vBulletin Owned License is $160

So far, I REALLY like vB!
It is VERY nice and offers nice features. IBF has some nice features too.
My biggest concern, besides cost is upgrading after conversion as well as speed (page load times). When you add a portal add on, upgrading can be a bear and slow things down.
IBF has a simple "Dynamic Lite" portal included with theirs.
vB has one that is vbadvance CMS system which is a add-on.
Before I make my final decision, I hope someone can address my concerns:

1. How difficult will it be to do future upgrades once I add a portal on to vB?
2. Will there be costs for future upgrades?
3. Will a portal system effect my page load times negatively?