SueH Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I found it at Truevalue Hardware at 3.99 for 18oz then went to Ace Hardware where it was 5.49 for 18 oz. When I was checking out the clerk said "For soapmaking?" I was wondering if stores that have it left are increasing the price because soapmakers are desperately searching for it? Has anyone experienced this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blest2BAmerican Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 That's a big difference but I've acutally always paid between $4.79 and $5.99 for the same lye when I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I have just been going to all my Krogers around here and finding it in a corner collecting dust. I pay about 4 bucks a can usually. 5.99 is kinda high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I was wondering if stores that have it left are increasing the price because soapmakers are desperately searching for it? Has anyone experienced this? Could be. The place (a hardware store) I was getting it from used to charge $3.59 (18 oz size). Right after the big announcement that RDL was no longer being produced, they upped the price (for whatever stock they had left) to $4.29. That's a big jump, and all in one shot too, instead of increasing bit by bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingwithsoy Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I was just wondering if I could find it cheap, does it expire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 As long as you keep it dry, it should last indefinitely. Once moisture / humidity from the air gets in, then it won't work properly anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebug7480 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 I am up in Canada and I called all the Home Hardwares and found 3 kilograms of lye for $15.00. I think that was an ok price. I have lots of it now though lol It wasn't Red Devil lye though, just the Home Hardware brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 3 kg for $15 is a good price for a retail (non-bulk) source as it works out to be 14.2 cents per ounce. Mine used to be 20 cents per ounce before the price went up. I didn't factor in the exchange rate as I figured you spend $1 in Canada the same way we spend $1 in US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysoaps Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 I am up in Canada and I called all the Home Hardwares and found 3 kilograms of lye for $15.00. I think that was an ok price. I have lots of it now though lol It wasn't Red Devil lye though, just the Home Hardware brandvoyageur soap and candle company sells it at their location, check their website i am not sure if they can mail it to you or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 You dont need to worry about stocking up in Canada, it's just the red devil brand of lye that wont be sold anymore, and we dont have that brand up here anyways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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