If my math is correct here - At the lowest drop price of $ 28.99 plus shipping $ 8.75 = 37.74. Making each pad about $ 7.55. The 6 x 8 1/4" CoLoR pads are available at ipenstore for $ 6.97 each. If you are looking to buy 5 in one purchase, you would qualify for free shipping. 6.97 = $ 34.85 total at ipenstore ( for U.S. addresses )
I like the drop, but it seems the price with shipping is actually about .50 cents higher per pad.
Bummer - Love Rhodia paper