Beer: would have bought it anyways, it was a weekend Camera: was present anyways Mic: was present anyways Lighting: found it in the basement Coffe: would have bought it anyways

So all it really took was time. But yeah, if you start from zero with no possessions, it's definitely more than $5 ;)

Heck, just think how much it would cost to buy all the hydrogen you need to create the universe.

valid point. crap. i'll adjust the title. :-D