Yeah at my lhbs they have 3.3# lme for 10.50 or 3# dme for 10.50 I usually buy a 4.5# dme for $16. (Lhbs is a brew pub so i dont order online, get to support local business and have a nice pint while shopping) But as I said earlier with base grains at $1.30 a pound if cost is the main factor...