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This is how nuts the steel market is right now, almost $1K for a 1/2" plate.

submitted by Rotteuxx to Welding 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 10:00:30 ago (+15/-1)     (files.catbox.moe)

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More than 200% what it was a year ago.


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[ - ] 9000timesempty 6 points 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 13:19:40 ago (+6/-0)

This isn't just inflation. This is artificial.

[ - ] ItsOk2bArian 2 points 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 12:00:29 ago (+2/-0)

I purchase sheets of HDPE plastic for my work and it's the same shit, price is through the roof and everyone is blaming supply shortage due to poor logistics. Every time I contradict them with inflation, their eyes glaze over and face goes blank

[ - ] Rotteuxx [op] 2 points 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 13:32:29 ago (+2/-0)

I often buy lexan to fabricate safety guards, suppliers always carried markolon (Bayer). I haven't seen any on the market here for almost a year now. It's either European brands or no name brands from I'm guessing china.

It's not just inflation though, it's the work stoppage. It pushed a ton of aging folks into early retirement so a lot of businesses aren't getting their most experienced employees back at work. Production has slowed down everywhere.

I can't even get a 3/16x4x8 stainless sheet right now, back ordered for a month. Tried ordering 60' of W6×15 earlier, out of stock at 3 huge suppliers...

[ - ] account deleted by user 1 point 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 11:08:56 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] Rotteuxx [op] 1 point 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 11:41:07 ago (+1/-0)

So many customers have canceled their projects, right now only the big customers are feeding us.

[ - ] TheSimulacra 0 points 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 11:16:57 ago (+0/-0)

Its just transitory, im sure prices will deflate any day now.
And dont forget to stock up on.......TOILET PAPER!!!

[ - ] dalai_llama 1 point 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 13:24:11 ago (+1/-0)

Must be from that trade war with China the DNC warned us about if Trump was to be elected.

[ - ] beece 0 points 3.7 yearsAug 19, 2021 17:06:16 ago (+0/-0)*

I just heard today from a supplier that high alloy steel prices have recently almost doubled (USA). I'm wondering if China is quietly jacking us so that when the hammer falls it's easier for them, or if they expect it to roil us so hard that we all start fighting each other. Anyway, brace yourselves, it's gonna be rough ahead, and soon. If you have anything you are looking to purchase, get it right now, and stock up on freeze dryed food too.