They have smaller fees for different listings as well + free listings. If you feel like 9.99$ is too much, take another listing type or submit free. To be honest with you, I wouldn't submit
DirectoryVault.com is one of the fewest authority directories out there http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=directoryvault&btnG=Google+Search and it would be silly not to consider it in your submission process. I think the $9 are well worth