When does the alarm go off in your head, at what price point? I can't get myself to spend more than $20 for basic puck of soap. I paid under $25 for Tabac and MWF in their original ceramic bowls.
Tabac, MWF and some Dr Harris soaps that come packaged in special bowls are an exception.
There's been a lot of soap cost inflation over the last few years. I believe market glut and competition will eventually bring prices down.
Also, @AimlessWanderer , I believe the Palmolive sticks have been discontinued (at least in the UK).
I believe Colgate-Palmolive has confirmed that there will be no more stock in the UK, but it's unclear if the soap is being totally discontinued, or just UK distribution.