While meat from traditional butchers can be seen more of a luxury these days, good meat isn't supposed to be cheap. We've got used to a distorted idea of meat prices compared to years ago. But having said that, we always get our turkey from the local butcher - he does the crowns boned and rolled, so no waste and all white meat, and you can see/smell it's fresh straight away as he weighs it out for you. It isn't even that expensive, especially compared to a whole bird/crown from the supermarket where you're still paying for varying proportions of bone you can't eat. We had enough to feed 5 adults today, plus plenty of leftovers for 2 more meals/curry, all for around £30. Local butcher every time for us - even more so after the rotten supermarket turkey stories this year, and last!