If you were kidnapped and held for ransom...

[The Spawn]

...what (do you think) is the most your parents would be willing to pay for your safe return?

 

[Immortalfire]

They'd probably pay the kidnapper the money, on the understanding of NOT returning me.

 

[Iron_Stark]

Well, my mom did pay $500 bucks to bail me out of the drunk tank a long time ago.

So I'd say at least $500.