buying alternative materials

[fireflex8263]

Where is the cheapest place to buy acrylic, pvc and plastic materials for pen turning. I know the dealers have to order from somewhere. Or do we have to buy from dealers?

 

[DCBluesman]

This is the age-old question. What's the best, the quickest and the cheapest? As a 25 year salesman, my answer to that question has always been "Pick two out of three and I can do it for you." The best, the quickest and the cheapest varies individually day-by-day. But if you read the posts here from people who have experience in purchasing such products, you'll probably get a good idea of who is doing a good job satisfying the customer. As for buying from the manufacturers or wholesalers, most have non-compete agreements with the distribution chain. I don't discourage you from looking, but I think you are looking for a holy grail.

 

[fireflex8263]

Thanks for the info, I have only a woodcraft store here locally and there pretty expensive with a pretty limited supply in store.

 

[DCBluesman]

Check some of the links on the Home page, Troy. At least it will give you some ideas of the competition...and all of them do mail order.

 

[fireflex8263]

Thanks I will...