I think that when you get to the vibrations, that you are very close to an LD. I've heard from other people, that you just have to stick with it, until your dream scape builds around you. Try combining it with a WBTB (wake back to bed). Like wake up a 2 in the morning, and then try to wild, people say that that helps alot. Hope i could help you.

P.S., are you serious about the $5?