mrplace,
Where in Texas are you? When I first started looking for something other than PR I noticed on Alumilite's website that Hobby Lobby was a distributor. I went to 3 or 4 different Hobby Lobby's around here (San Marcos/Austin/New Braunfels)and none had the clear. I ended up ordering it from some online hobby store for $16 plus shipping. (Alumilite just recently started selling on their webiste)
Of course if you decide you like it, you will be better off ordering larger quantities directly from Alumilite. For the size you bought, you ended up paying $.87 per ounce, not counting tax. If you get the 2 gallon kit from Alumilite, it will end up costing you $.62 pr ounce, not counting shipping.
I just ordered another 2 gallon set for my cactus blanks and when it is gone, I will be ordering a 10 gallon set! I am also working on Mike, the VP at Alumilite, to give us some kind of special pricing or at least make it so a group buy would work.