How much do vanilla beans typically cost?!

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i just bought some at the giant eagle in columbus ohio. there were 6 in the jar. i paid 6.79.

Oh wow !
for decades I never heard of or considered - the raw vanilla bean pod - but TV food shows overcame that - a new fad to be exotic
You might imagine that the raw bean should be cheaper - your only buying the jar - no processing the pod
But I checked them at my Holiday Market some time back - $7± - (?) four 4" pods
Sorry but I have never questioned a delicious treat to whether it was extract or raw pods
I can imagine if I wanted to increase the potency of my extract I would allow it to evaporate most of the liquid
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They can cost as much as $3 or $4 per bean if bought individually. Bought in bulk they are much much cheaper. This is what Amazon gets for them

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?u…


Note that the 1st deal listed in the above list is a fantastic deal. $27 for 54 beans. I bought this last year and made 20 bottles of home made vanilla that I gave away as christmas gifts this year. Plus they have free shipping on that deal.

Vanilla beans are one of the most expensive spices. I live in Southern Europe and 2 pods cost 4 to 5 Euros, which I believe is something like 7 dollars.

Last time I looked in Rochester MN they were $11.00 for 2 of them jammed into a jar. Cannot remember the brand though.
Looks like this could vary quite a bit depending on where you are at.

In this area (Atlanta) 3 for $5.00. Since you are baking go for the extract (not the imitation). You won't be able to tell the difference.

I have seen them sell for $9.99 for 7 beans...I have never seen them sold separately...