JacquiO Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I went to Lowe's yesterday and found the Roebic 2lb lye was on clearance for $6.19. I purchased four but now I'm upset. I don't know if they're clearancing to clear out old stock or because they don't plan on carrying it any more which means having to resort to the internet and paying shipping. Yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Our Lowes does not even carry it because of the meth probleme so it could be that they are clearancing it for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Scent Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Our Lowes does not even carry it because of the meth probleme so it could be that they are clearancing it for good. The one around here has not had it for quite some time either. I have been ordering it online for about 2 years now. Shipping is typically close to or more than the actual lye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Our Lowes does not even carry it because of the meth probleme so it could be that they are clearancing it for good. Those damn meth heads spoiling it for everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 That is really expensive for lye IMO. I paid 18.49 + 2.00 handling fee for 24lbs of the rooto lye. I get it from my local grocer at cost. She doesn't carry it on her shelves because of the laws but she orders it for me. Don't know what I would do without her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNSandSCENTS Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Those damn meth heads spoiling it for everyone!!! And this is the reason why I can't get it where I live either. NONE of the hardware stores or lumber yards sell it anymore because of the meth problems here. I was told by the department manager at Lowe's that it went on clearance about 6 months ago for the very reason that Meridith stated so you may want to ask your local Lowes dept. mgr. if that is the case in your state too. First it was cold medicines, I had to show ID for now this. It really sucks that now if I want to learn how to make CP or HP soap, I'll have to order it online. What's even worse all the suppliers I see that sell lye online are all on the west coast.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I heard lowes was discontinuing it. I know the lowes in my area & home depot don't even carry it. I have to get the rooto brand from a hardware store now, it's about the same price so not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I'm going to have to get creative like southern.scents. I doubt I can get it as low as she gets it. She's pretty fortunate to have a source like that. I have a friend who's hubby owns a plumbing business. I'm going to check with him before ordering online. But for now I have plenty thanks to the clearance sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm going to have to get creative like southern.scents. I doubt I can get it as low as she gets it. She's pretty fortunate to have a source like that. I have a friend who's hubby owns a plumbing business. I'm going to check with him before ordering online. But for now I have plenty thanks to the clearance sale.He....lol..Your friend who has a plumbing business should be able to help. If not, ask a smaller (non chain) grocer or hardware store. They might order it for you in full cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 I was debating using she/he cause I really didn't know. Next time I could try a s/he. No offense to the opposite sex but soap and b&b hobbies tend to appeal more to the ladies so I figured:confused: my odds of it being a she were good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southern.scents Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I was debating using she/he cause I really didn't know. Next time I could try a s/he. No offense to the opposite sex but soap and b&b hobbies tend to appeal more to the ladies so I figured:confused: my odds of it being a she were good.Thats fine. It is also rare for a 17 year old to be doing this so people also assume I am much older than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usairforce Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I get my lye from a local pool chemical company. Plumbers, grocers, pool companies. Just take out your phonebook and call around to see if someone would be willing to order it for you, you may get a lot of "no's", but on the other hand, you may get a yes.Hugs, Branda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndulgentCreations Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I get it from Ace Hardware by the case for 2.99 each for 16oz bottles. I really dislike messing with shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amillion3147 Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I cleaned out what was left of lowe's stock in my area. I know I will have to buy some online at some point but damn it was good to at least buy one supply offline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquiO Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 I think I'm going to have to go back to Lowes and buy what's left. I've been checking internet prices and not so good especially when you add shipping plus hazmat fees. I though Alabaster carried lye pretty reasonably priced but I went back to their site I could not find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Ugh. Yeah, I read somewhere else about lye being discontinued at their Lowes and Home Depot. I'm giong to have to get some more at mine before they're gone (if not already). our Ace has some too. I'm not ready to buy in bulk yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkduchon Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I contacted Roebic and Lowes is not carrying it anymore because they increased the price of the lye. It went up to $10.18 a bottle. The Roebic headquarters are in CT where I live so I can actually pick it up there they said. So if I can't find any lye locally, I can take a drive.Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 That is crazy I hope the rooto doesn't go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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