As a domestic user, I doubt it. If you only use the basics, I can't see why you would ever need the full version but I am not a hobby photographer. If Supersi has PMd you the advantages of the full version perhaps then he could post them so we can all learn something. Of course, if he was just PMing you a super deal on one of the versions then we need not know
I have always found Photo Elements did all I need. Crop, clone, alter colours etc.