Lol...totally understand the money situation. The pinkies at the shops around here are $1.25 each. You know you can order them delivered in bulk. You do have to come up with the money to buy them in the first place...but in bulk, you save a ton of money and they last a long time. I order from Mice Direct and Rodent Pro. I think the smallest amount you can order is 100 for $16.00...plus shipping which ends up coming out to about $60...which, I know, is a lot of money to come up with if you don't have any...but think of how much you save compared to how much you are paying at stores.