i don't think that it's right of them to laugh at you... like you said.. not everyone has money.. glad someone could help you
I think Echotrade used to let you trade<100 shares and would charge 1 cent per with no minimum. I don't know if that policy is still in effect.
Try these links as well. http://www.oneshare.com/ http://www.giveashare.com/ Just ask about ordering without the picture frame!