I would think $40.00 for 2.5 lbs would be a good buy. I just got 2lbs that was advertised on sale for 28.00 their normal price I believe was almost twice that. They shipped them priority mail in a dry peat mix that was just a shade over 2lbs according to the package. I thought it was kinda interesting because I was expecting something altogether different. When you mention 5 gallons that got me a wondering what your shipping method would be and how that would impact your deal.

No shipping will occur. I am a hohbiest and will only sell locally, come get 'em . Since I live near an isolated rural community, I probably won't sell much. There seems to be a little more interest in my castings. I got 3-4 cubic yards that need to be harvested and used. I do this by hand and its a lot of work to harvest. Last summer I sifted and sold about $600 worth. No more sifting, just dig and fluff. I am getting $2 per gallon for unsifted castings.

I got a call from a local non-profit community gardening group. They wanted some castings and worms to populate a new bin. I will go check them out and maybe donate what they need.

I also will have a new 4'x8' bin to populate at the horse arena nearby. We are members of the riders association and I am excited to expose the other members to vermicomposting. IThe bin will be lined on 3 sides with RR ties and the front will be removable fence boards.It will have 2 lids and the members can make direct deposits into the bin as needed. I guess I will see what effects occasional de-wormer will have.

$40 sounds about right. I would maybe try for $50 at first though. About a month and a half ago, I bought my first worms from a garden center for $25. They said it was about 1 pound of worms mixed in with compost. They gave me a 5 gallon bucket about 3/4 full. with everything it was probably about 10 pounds worth of stuff. Might have been one pound of worms or it could have been two.