I couldn't even tell you how much I have spent so far but I will say it is wayyyyyy over $50. I think the first 2 or 3 things I bought put me over the limit. I had to charge a toy on my credit card but it was SOOOO worth it because I know my buddy is going to freaken love it! 

 Then the boyfriend gets mad that Geno is going to get upset that all these things are getting bought but not for him so then I go and buy a bunch of things for him on top of that hahah Geno is impatient so I have to keep him happy in the meantime before he gets his own box 
 
It is really hard to put a limit on people's generosity and obviously the limit is there for a reason. This is my first GE and I feel like everyone involved in it is going to go above and beyond for their buddies. I wish every GE would be like that but obviously nothing is perfect. I like the idea Lil Sis gave about doing a poll to calculate how many people spend between this and that amount. Definitely puts things into perspective.