I don't know what primers are selling for now. I bought these back about 3 years ago when modern primers, black powder caps, ammo, etc were all in short supply and everything was at an all time high in price. Because of the short supply, I was glad to get them even at those prices. I have a supply of around 3,000 rounds of .22 ammo. I was able to get it at a very good price so I bought a bunch. Same for .17 Mach II ammo. When I find a good price, I try to buy a bunch.