Perhaps these are considered cheap if you buy gummies in small quantities, but in terms of dollar to pound, it's quite expensive. I usually buy gummies by 20 lbs and anything below $1.25 would be considered cheap (these are around $1.80 per pound). I would suggest
www.metrocandy.com if you're a fat ass like me
A word of advice when buying gummy bears: avoid Haribo's "Gold Bears"
I don't know if it's the manufacturing or shelf life, the gourmet Gold Bears are always stiffer than cheapo gummy bears. They taste good, but who'd want a gummy bear that isn't gummy? ;)