I know I was being factitious..Iust wanted to see who would catch it.Good eyeDuh! Your supposed too. They are fundraisers. Anything paid over a certain point is tax deductable.
The whole reason for the event is to raise money, not give you a bargain.
Say your going to donate $500 to DU. Do you cut them a check or go to the Banquet and over pay for a shotgun? The choice is yours.