I think that's what I pay too.$3.29 a pound at Costco, that was on March 1. RAY
Got my last one late Feb. or early March and and it was around $3 at Costco. About all I use it for is bacon and I should have enough for a while.
The only place I've seen it with the skin on is at the "International Market" and frankly I didn't trust the looks of it...
What do you use the skin for? Just curious.