Yep, you've been paying for packaging and advertising. I also find that most spices in those small glass grocery store jars are not very fresh. We have "Planters" here in KC for most any spice and combination you can think of. Thank Goodness! Michelle in KC Robert Dunbar wrote: > I wandered into the local health food store and discovered that they > sold bulk spices. > > The prices seemed to be around $.60/oz for most everything. > > Is this common? How long has it been going on? Have I really been > paying $3-7 for a small glass or plastic jar? > > I'm happy I found them, even if I had been getting ripped off. They > have some stuff I'd bever even heard of in there. > > NutCaseBob