If you don't like it because you are frugal, that's fine and you are under no obligation to use this but don't knock it just because you are cheap. I can't understand people that will spend thousands on pets then harp over a few bucks for supplies. They have a right to adjust prices to better simplify selling it. I see nothing wrong with it because it is still what you paid before just more upfront now. BTW there is no added tax at checkout so what you see is what you pay which is so much easier. I just ordered some new fine bedding and it was $15.99 out the door which is fine by me. The $20.99 for the original bedding is also fine because that is what you used to pay with shipping. There is no bait and switch here people.
And before you think anything, I have used every commercial reptile bedding there is and this is still the best and easiest to use. Zilla, prococo, and zoomed for example don't compare to this. That coco coir crud you get from a garden supply store or feed store, I hate it for anything other than my plants.