I'm with you in believing that most of these online courses are full of shit.
The only ones I think are worth something - though still not $999+ - are the ones where you get one-on-one time with the person who created the course and get to have them mentor you to success.
I think subscription-based blogs/podcasts etc are legit because you know what you're signing up for and can cancel at any time.
I hope more people heed your advice and don't buy into the bullshit 'Felicia' and her pals are peddling.