If we’re going to go down this line of reasoning, then there are infinitely more morally and socially responsible things to spend one’s dosh on than celebrity autographs – or any Doctor Who merchandise at all for that matter.

The reality is that the guests at these events require appearance fees for their participation, and the money raised from the autographs goes some way towards meeting these costs. This is standard practice at many conventions featuring actors both in New Zealand and overseas.

Referring to your diagram, you can rest assured that not a single cent of the $30 went on “NZDWFC promo”.

Oh, and the spoons were free, too…