Houston is a big city, but surprisingly few options for hardwood lumber, and only a couple for exotics (aside from Rockler and Woodcraft). Houston Hardwoods on the NW side of town has a nice selection of short boards and some turning blanks. I'm just starting out, so picked up some of the basics: Padouk, Purpleheart, Jatoba, and Bloodwood and a small Cocobolo turning blank. All boards 3/4" and 2.5 ft long. Total was $44, how did I do?