Even shopping at dollar stores, it gets up
there in a hurry. I like to include at least a dozen items, usually more, plus a pen, logbook, and the container. Throw in a few ziplocs for moisture control, and you're right at $15.
On the other hand, I specialize in 1/1s. I've got a more difficult cache on the drawing board, and I've lined up some more memorable items for that one.
Still, it's comforting to know that if an inspiration hits, I can pull into the nearest dollar store and grab all the stuff I need to place a fun cache that people will enjoy finding.
Timely