Rising material costs and minimum purchase limits for DIY projects
Problem
Comparing the 2004 Wood Tape project list with 2024 Home Depot prices, equivalent materials cost $96.41+tax. Additionally, the minimum purchase quantity of 7 spindles makes it difficult to meet small-project needs.
Pain points
- Material prices have risen due to inflation, making the original project list cost $96.41+tax now
- Minimum purchase quantity limited to 7 spindles, making it difficult to meet small project needs
Questions to verify
- Would you be willing to pay a higher price for pre-cut or small-bundle wood?
- Do you frequently encounter minimum purchase quantity limits at hardware stores?
Evidence
quote · @anonymous
What a lovely story! but also holy inflation batman! Those same items come out to $96.41 + tax at home depot now. (Although the smallest number of spindles I could get was 7)
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