I really don't understand the whinging on this thread.
If you dont think its value for money, then dont go.
All this "rip off" and "they shouldn't charge the market rate" talk is nonsense in my view. Would any of the contributors who have posted as such be prepared to work in a job that paid less than the market rate for their skills? Or would they turn down a day's overtime if offered 1800% of their regular salary for covering a special event? Doubt it.