1. Turmeric and goldenseal are NOT the same thing. Turmeric is ultra cheap when you buy it in bulk, and goldenseal is ultra expensive. Goldenseal has only medicinal applications, it is not used as a culinary spice like turmeric.

2. Not sure what that Vicco Turmeric stuff is, but if it has real sandalwood essential oil, it must be very expensive. Also you might think twice about buying products made from the over exploited and endangered sandalwood tree.

To the OP: I get ground turmeric in bulk from San Francisco Herb Co.
[link to www.sfherb.com]
It is really reasonable, like only a few dollars a pound. That company is great to do business with, they have quality products and their service is excellent.