It really depends what you have in America or wherever you are. I got these weird red and white beans, I'll see if I can find the name. They weren't worth importing again but in America they would be worth it. They were very good for making a well-blended stew, really leaning into the cream o' the bean, but that's a kind of side dish I only make rarely.

Not all regular supermarkets have the best dried beans either so it may not even be more expensive just harder to find. I hate a bad bean...