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> ...even with $200 shipping the pricing is way less than you can get it in the US. The worst part is that the US extrusion isn't overpriced. For someone who w
by nabilhat 6y ago
> ...even with $200 shipping the pricing is way less than you can get it in the US.
The worst part is that the US extrusion isn't overpriced. For someone who wanted to start a small business making and selling this extrusion, dies would be $xx,xxx for each shape, and getting 6061 through those dies from a local extruder would run around $3, maybe $4 a pound for the more detailed shapes. Prices presented to individuals are $4-$5 per pound.
- linsomniac 6y agoI went back and looked at the details so we could talk apples/apples. I calculated it out as $1.30 per 20 series foot, so $2.60 for a foot of 2040, landed. It was $190 in extrusion, $336 for shipping. The only available shipping was air because of the "small" quantity. They recommended that trying to ship it would likely lead to delays and possible loss because it was so small. But if you were buying a ton or more it would decrease the shipping component. It seemed like an opportunity to get a bunch in and resell it, but that's not something I'm looking to do.