If you buy the directly from Merrick they cost each - $5.37 or 50ct/case - $249.38 plus shipping.
Merrick Pet Foods - Dog Treats If you buy them from e-bay, you can get them for $116.99 for 50 with free shipping, and it says that they are in a sealed box.
50 Merrick 6-8" FLOSSIES Dog FREE Treats Bully Sticks - eBay (item 350264385197 end time Oct-19-09 13:06:44 PDT). It's possible they are selling seconds, but usually they have to say so, and the packaging has to say so.