Solder CHEAPER per lb than pure tin?

How is it that tin/pewter ingots seem to be over $10 per lb, whereas you can get rosin core solder at less than $10/lb?

Lead is a lot cheaper. Is it possible to soldier with pieces of pure lead if the flux is applied prior to soldering to the metallic connections?

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Solder CHEAPER per lb than pure tin?