Oh man, I agree with you 100%. They started this initiative a while back and I've written them a very terse letter. Seems they're trying to reduce their workload and maximize their income rather than trying to serve the aviation community in the best way. Once again, our tax dollars at work...
Right now, the best deal out there is WacTac.com. They are the only game in their area so in order to keep up volume and supply their own customers, they are selling at near cost to everyone.
Sectionals are 5.43 and ELUS are 2.82. AF/D and TPP are usual price. Shipping is 99 cents plus 50 cents per item. No one else is as cheap.
I get nothing from this but cheap charts for myself.