Originally Posted by: snojones

Like most things, strings are even cheaper if you buy them in bulk. I usually buy 12 packs and it take me a year to use them up.

good idea for professionels who change strings every gig, not so good idea for amateurs, strings aren't vacume packed so they will oxidate even in their package and the last pack will sound just as dull as the strings on your guitar so waste of money