For most of my dumbbells, I've paid about $1.00 per pound, so it seems about right to me. The only deal I ever got was when I got my 20 lb weights on sale at Dick's for 12 and change each.
I just bought 25# DB's and paid $14.75 a piece so what you paid sounds pricey to me. I bought mine at Sports Authority and bought the plain old HEX type.
I used to buy the "pretty" neoprene style but I've realized it's a waste of money. :-(
I get mine at Dick's Sporting goods, they're usually $.49- $.59 a pound there! I've found they're the cheapest price around!! I bought 30 & 40lb dumbbells for the X this round. }(
I buy my dumbells at Total Fitness and have paid about $.70 per pound. Your price sounds reasonable. Maybe I'll check out walmart or dick's and see what prices/deals I can find!
I go to Academy because they're convenient but usually cheaper than anywhere else I've been as well. I just pulled a receipt and purchased a set of 12#'s for $5.28 each. I also bought just one 25# two weeks ago and it was around $17 and some change. It really depends on where you go.