Glass Price Increases????

Difference between square foot versus per pound. It all depends on the
thickness of the glass of course. My local shop sells Spectrum by the
square foot and Bullseye by the pound. Very confusing. My experience shows
most glasses convert at around 1.6 pounds per square foot. Some internet
stores use 1.8 as the conversion number for shipping and packaging charges.


"jk" wrote in message
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"Moonraker" wrote in message
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"jk" wrote in message
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You paid a fair price. I get $6 a sq. Everything is going up that's
in
anyway related to fuel... which is near everything. Damn it cost me
$45
to
fill up my van with gas! Expect a huge price hike again.

There's a bit of difference between $6/lb and $6/ft sq.


What's the difference, like 10%? I think 1 sq = 1.1 lbs or something
like
that.

--
JK Sinrod
Sinrod Stained Glass Studios
www.sinrodstudios.com
Coney Island Memories
www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories

Gas prices are increasing and are likely to continue to do so for some
time. This however doesn't justify increases of that magnitude.

I calculate a sheet of clear WG @ 12 lbs/2x4 sheet = 1.5 lbs/sq ft.
At quoted price $6.00/lb. the selling price was $9.00/sq ft. That's
rip-off retailing - a good reason to support Etailers.

"jk" wrote in message .net...
"Moonraker" wrote in message
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I was doing an onsite repair the other day and found that I needed a piece
of Spectrum W100 that was bigger than what I had with me at the time. So
I
went to a local SG retail shop for what I needed.

This particular store sells glass by the pound, not by the square
foot....anyway, the price of clear water glass was almost $6.00/lb.
Seemed
awfully high, and when I inquired, the "blame" got put on higher engergy
prices and manufacturer's price increases.

So, what WERE the increases from the mfg's, percentage wise?

Or was I being hoo-dooed?



You paid a fair price. I get $6 a sq. Everything is going up that's in
anyway related to fuel... which is near everything. Damn it cost me $45 to
fill up my van with gas! Expect a huge price hike again.

$45?? Whaddya drive...a VW van? I filled my Bronco the other day and
it was $70!! Of course, out here in Oregon we have about the highest
fuel prices anywhere!

Andy

(Andy) wrote in message
Of course, out here in Oregon we have about the highest fuel prices
anywhere!


You should have added 'in the USA' Andy - here we are paying the
equivalent of SIX DOLLARS per gallon!!
=:-

Regards
Elizabeth in UK
http://www.stainedglass.co.uk

"Elizabeth in UK" wrote in message
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(Andy) wrote in message
Of course, out here in Oregon we have about the highest fuel prices
anywhere!


You should have added 'in the USA' Andy - here we are paying the
equivalent of SIX DOLLARS per gallon!!
=:-


Crikey, is that US$ Elizabeth !
I knew it was pricey, but not THAT bad.
Here in Australia, we are hovering around the $2.40 US, and many people are
complaining.
I believe real meat, at least a decent sized piece : ) , is also out of
reach of many over there too, especially after the mad cow event. I have a
brother in law in Scotland, expect things are similar up there.
Regards,
Les

"figjam" wrote in message
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"Elizabeth in UK" wrote in message
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You should have added 'in the USA' Andy - here we are paying the
equivalent of SIX DOLLARS per gallon!!

Crikey, is that US$ Elizabeth !
I knew it was pricey, but not THAT bad.
Here in Australia, we are hovering around the $2.40 US, and many people
are
complaining.

It's nearer US$7, actually for an Imperial Gallon. I bought 4.8 litres of
unleaded for my lawnmower this morning, and it cost GBP4. For a US gallon,
that's near enough 4 litres, which would cost GBP3.36. At today's exchange
rate that is US$5.92.
--
Terry Harper
http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/

(Dennis Brady) wrote in message . com...
Gas prices are increasing and are likely to continue to do so for some
time. This however doesn't justify increases of that magnitude.

I calculate a sheet of clear WG @ 12 lbs/2x4 sheet = 1.5 lbs/sq ft.
At quoted price $6.00/lb. the selling price was $9.00/sq ft. That's
rip-off retailing - a good reason to support Etailers.

And just what is the price that every retailer should be selling this
glass for? Every business had different overheads which constitute the
selling price of goods. Retailers provide more than just supplies...if
it weren't for retailers you etailers would really be struggling. you
can't teach classes, you can't give decent advice because you can't
see the project, you can't pick decent glass...all good reasons for
supporting your local retailer. In fact...these are basic ideas in
supporting local businesses.

Andy

"Andy" wrote in message
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(Dennis Brady) wrote in message
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Gas prices are increasing and are likely to continue to do so for some
time. This however doesn't justify increases of that magnitude.

I calculate a sheet of clear WG @ 12 lbs/2x4 sheet = 1.5 lbs/sq ft.
At quoted price $6.00/lb. the selling price was $9.00/sq ft. That's
rip-off retailing - a good reason to support Etailers.

And just what is the price that every retailer should be selling this
glass for? Every business had different overheads which constitute the
selling price of goods. Retailers provide more than just supplies...if
it weren't for retailers you etailers would really be struggling. you
can't teach classes, you can't give decent advice because you can't
see the project, you can't pick decent glass...all good reasons for
supporting your local retailer. In fact...these are basic ideas in
supporting local businesses.

Andy


I agree wholeheartedly... My prices for "things", or commissions, will vary
in cost compared to my friends that have stores, my rent is less than theirs
and I have no electric bill, (don't ask), and I don't support any of the
local little league teams, or much else. These things govern the cost of
goods sold, not just what the wholesaler sells me the glass for, plus
shipping. On the occasion I have to buy a piece of glass from the select
retailer I do NOT complain, I don't figure that guy drives a Lexus or
Mercedes or a Cadillac, and it reminds me why I don't want to sell retail.
He is selling at that price because he HAS to.

Just my thoughts on it.....

"Terry Harper" wrote in message
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"figjam" wrote in message
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"Elizabeth in UK" wrote in message
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You should have added 'in the USA' Andy - here we are paying the
equivalent of SIX DOLLARS per gallon!!

Crikey, is that US$ Elizabeth !
I knew it was pricey, but not THAT bad.
Here in Australia, we are hovering around the $2.40 US, and many people
are
complaining.

It's nearer US$7, actually for an Imperial Gallon. I bought 4.8 litres of
unleaded for my lawnmower this morning, and it cost GBP4. For a US gallon,
that's near enough 4 litres, which would cost GBP3.36. At today's exchange
rate that is US$5.92.
--
Terry Harper
http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/


Which is why we stay on this side of the pond and drive big ole gas guzzling
Pickup trucks, and SUV's

Thanks for the reality reports!!!
Here in the USA, we don't really have ANYTHING
that bad - but we do complain the loudest???
Hal

"Javahut" wrote in message
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"Terry Harper" wrote in message
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"figjam" wrote in message
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"Elizabeth in UK" wrote in message
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You should have added 'in the USA' Andy - here we are paying the
equivalent of SIX DOLLARS per gallon!!

Crikey, is that US$ Elizabeth !
I knew it was pricey, but not THAT bad.
Here in Australia, we are hovering around the $2.40 US, and many
people
are
complaining.

It's nearer US$7, actually for an Imperial Gallon. I bought 4.8 litres
of
unleaded for my lawnmower this morning, and it cost GBP4. For a US
gallon,
that's near enough 4 litres, which would cost GBP3.36. At today's
exchange
rate that is US$5.92.
--
Terry Harper
http://www.terry.harper.btinternet.co.uk/


Which is why we stay on this side of the pond and drive big ole gas
guzzling
Pickup trucks, and SUV's