Oh I have spent more than $10 on a plant..not a succulent though..oftentimes a nice type of orchid..or a more mature plant like Clivia. But succulents are fairly easy to source around here thankfully. But it is just so hard to move away from a very nice specimen especially at the nursery I frequent...you just don't see those in the local stores...I try to set a limit for myself..otherwise..I will be too broke already.