Needed A Screw. Boy Did I Get It.

I somewhat understod when mfg's started deleting ctr stands. I mean, the bike still functions w/o one & with current economic woes across all levels of society I covinced myself to not add to much negativity to that point.....
BUT, When will it end???? I just ordered the top 2 gaiter clamps for a current Bonnevile. $2.57 (US). Ok, I says, ship'em. "Hang on" my parts rep says, "do you want the clamp screws too?"
"Huh? What?" Mutters I.
"Yeah, their not included with the clamp. At least they're $.04 cents less @ $2.53.
I started laughing incrediously, possibly maniacally, i don't remember. I then said the next time I'm in the shop I hope there's a discreet place where I can bend over to receive my clamps & screws.
REALLY??? Yes, fellow riders, really

 

100thmonkey, not so obvious grasshopper. Had 5 H-D's 2007 to last yr. Got'em out of my system but admire H-D's history & survival.
Sprinter, what's a quid amount?

 

Thanks DD, I appreciate the thought. By the way those prices were each;
$2.57 x 2 & $2.53 x 2
Yeehaw! Hahahahahehehehohoho.

 

Thks Steve
My main point here was missed I think. It's not so much the price breakdown of the 2 parts, I suppose to make a $5.10 sent clamp seem less expensive.
It's just beyond my comprehension that a clamp would be offered for sale w-o the screw. What good would it be? It's not a functioning clamp that way. IS IT JUST ME?????
Next I suppose I'll visit my hardware store to replace a toilet seat & have to purchase the lid separately.
I'm not mad, just incredulous.
Have a nice day everbody