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MikePA
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When You Buy Can Make A Difference
      06/02/04 07:35 AM
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I am fencing in our 3 acre pasture and I am also keeping track of what it costs. I took 2 extra days off this week, so over the past 5 days, I've been visiting the local Lowe's to pick up 4" x 4" x 8' PT (ACQ) lumber I'm using as posts. 'Interesting' unit prices follow.

5/21/2004 $5.97
5/30/2004 $6.97
6/1/2004 $6.97
6/2/2004 $5.97

Same stack of lumber, same store. Must have received a shipment of really good posts just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.

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Stoneheartfarm
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Re: When You Buy Can Make A Difference new [re: MikePA]
      06/02/04 09:11 AM
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I noticed something similar when we were building the house. Prices would sometimes jump between Monday and Wednesday, by anywhere from a few cents to a buck per piece. I attributed it to different people at the lumber yard doing the calculating. If Lowe's is also doing it, then it could be as you surmise, or they may be reacting to market pricing better than I expected.

Either way, lumber and especially sheet goods, have gotten real expensive lately.

Steve

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ScottAR
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Re: When You Buy Can Make A Difference new [re: Stoneheartfarm]
      06/02/04 06:33 PM
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Lowe's adjusts prices daily. Each store has a staff of 3-4 to change prices and comp. shop the compeition. Out on the floor, it's common to find a few new prices on nearly every isle 2-3 times a week.

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