We had someone come to our door and they were asking for $40.00 for something - I thought my husband said popcorn.
I hate these fund raisers, too. My sister had her step-grandson to ask her to buy a knive(s). It would have ended up costing her over $1,000 if she had bought the entire set. When you have ten kids selling school stuff to come to your door, it can cost a fortune if you buy from each one. I feel sorry for the kids - especially when I have to say no.