While were on the subject of varying prices-
Im happy with the mild steel prices I get, but ive recently been getting jobs in aluminium- im still a bit green on where the best places to buy so ive been ringing round etc. The difference in price is shocking.
For example- 100 pieces of 6" wide by 3/4" thick at 9" long, bearing in mind im also paying for the cutting service for these pieces- Approx £8.50 +vat cheapest I could find per unit, up to £22 per unit from the dearest place.
Even when I order, I have to get them to confirm the price because it goes up and down depending on which salesperson is on the line![]()