Deli meat & cheese prices are outrageous right now-I now shop for the "bulk ends" as they are usually $1.99/lb versus $6-10/lb at the counter. "bulk ends" are the portion of the deli meat or cheese that is too small to slice, so they just cut them up and sell unsliced. They taste great and actually I like the ham ends as they are great for dicing up for chef's salads. Ask the supermarket deli department where to find these--they are usually nearby. The Shaw's near me has them located with the hummus, fresh salsa and pickles right next to the deli counter.