The M&G's are generally not worth my money any more. They are way too rushed. You could argue some of it was COVID. You just don't get the connection you got years ago. Last year I went to Lisa Kelly's Masterclass in December. She knew me when I walked in.
My PBS released the unsold tickets to the general public. I can see I paid about $65 over face value essentially for the M&G. That's right on the edge of is it worth it or not. You just have to consider it a donation to PBS, as many have said before this thread.
At sports conventions, you can easily spend $100-$300 for an autograph ticket. Rushed, no photos, and sometimes the player won't even acknowledge you (although that's never happened to me). 30 seconds to sign your item and say one thing.