I've not found the price to be that bad, LSD at a decent store are still cheaper than non lsd at a corrupt store like radio shack. I remember years ago paying $10 for a 2 pack of 1200mAh AA's from ratshack then going online and ordering Sanyo 1600mAh for $2 each because I didn't want to be out someplace and need some and have to pay that much again.