Chow MeinChampion 12oz/340g Economy 2-Pack

Why is this product so expensive online while it is sold for about $2.00 in the Queens area NY?

why did the champion chow mein come flat and thick this time did they change the way they make them?

Are these noodles fresh or dried?

Can these noodles be pain fried to soften and and they thin or on the thicker side? Thanks!