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Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Well, I went to my local supply store where I get all my, "supplies" and they wanted 11.99 for a 50# bag of gypsum! So. . . . I went to Home Depot and they didn't have it. Said they didn't carry it. I said, he didn't need to carry it, I had borrowed a pick-up. He said they don't have it. I said OH. Does anybody know an inexpensive place to buy gypsum? (That's not a hundred miles away)?

1/29/2007 4:43:08 PM

most garden places carry it in season. the big lumber yards have it when they stock there plants-flowers etc spring-summer fall. i try to get it before halloween when there clearing out space for holiday items ive have found 1.99 for 40 pounds that time of year

1/29/2007 5:09:28 PM

If you know a golfer,,and if they have an in at a golf course,, and if that said golf course has a program for using gypsum you may find some there.

Of course that borrowed pickup might have to be shinedup a bit to make the final approach to the clubhouse.

1/29/2007 5:24:15 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

I sell Gypsum in 50 lb bags for $8-$9.00 depending on the quantity but we're probably over a hundred miles away. LOL

$12 isn't bad for retail. The way freight costs keep increasing it might soon be a bargain.

1/29/2007 10:02:30 PM

40# bags at local "box" lumber store runs $3.69 everyday price in the nort woods

1/29/2007 10:10:21 PM

Auburn Maine, USA

walmart for 3 bucks

1/29/2007 10:25:11 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Walmart?
Dang. . .

1/29/2007 10:56:30 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

erin is there a lowes store near by? i can get 40lb bags there for $3.89 during season this time of year goes for $3,49

1/30/2007 12:32:42 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

agway

1/30/2007 7:42:43 AM

Commack, NY

you think $11.99 is expensive? by the time your done driving around to find a better deal you're going to end up spending more money in gas, not to mention all the time it took. you're time is not worth driving all over town for to save at most $5.00.

1/30/2007 9:16:30 AM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

When you need 800# or more $5 a bag makes a difference. At least it does to me.:)

1/30/2007 10:27:09 AM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

My friend with the tractor mentioned contacting a drywall manufacturer. Anybody ever done that?

1/30/2007 10:28:21 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Boom Boom, Drywall gypsum is not the same as regular gypsum. Don't use drywall gypsum.

1/30/2007 12:28:28 PM

Commack, NY

well you didnt mention that part! lol

1/30/2007 8:53:20 PM

Sort of Sunny Sometimes, WA

Dang! That's why I borrowed the pick-up truck! Thanks for your help everyone~

1/31/2007 10:47:53 AM

Simi valley, ca

Here in CA home depot seems to always carry it , 40 lbs for aprox 4.00$ ,, if that home depot doesent carry than ask for list of other home depots ph numbers & save time & gas by calling ,I would think youd find it somewhere not to far !

2/8/2007 9:58:55 AM

Simi valley, ca

BUt where i live theres home depots by the dozens !!Actually 12 that i can think of withen 30 miles

2/8/2007 10:02:20 AM

Montoursville, PA

Now that is interesting.....A fair amount of advisory persons writing on organic growing advise their readers to not use gypsum at all. One question is very important. Once all that sulphur is in the patch how does one get it out when it becomes a problem?

2/8/2007 1:14:14 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

LOL That Wal-Mart garbage isn't exactly golf greens grade but it'll do fine in the garden.

The Sulfur concern is legitimate on some soils. That's why soil testing is so important when breaking new ground.

2/8/2007 1:32:15 PM