I worked for a small building supply when I was in college. Folks would come by and ask the price of 2x4x8 studs. Seems like $1.22 per stud at the time.
Well hell I can get those at West Building Material for 99 cents a piece.
OK sorry that the best that I can do sir.
Well I need a bundle , West is out of stock and wont have any for weeks........