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Who has the best price on Gold Leaf?
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Ken Sankey
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Are you merely price shopping, or is quality a concern? Just wondering what application you are doing, surface or raised letters on a sign? W & B from Chicago has a great price on 23k double that the quality is not only great but price per pack can't be beat. If your looking for best prices, gotta go to the sources. Sepp and Easy leaf are also big importers of gold Manetti and Croc which come out of Germany. What I really like about W & B is its a family business here in the U.S., easy to work with and knowledgeable. They could also set you up with other brands, Manetti as well as Dresner and Blach( if I spelled that right. Hope this helps.
Ken Sankey
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Have you tried any of the paints they list? Any better coverage than One shot?
Jillbeans
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I tried their paint while in Scotland and really liked it. Shipping it here might be expensive tho. (paint)
They are very nice people.
What about Sepp or QH&F? Or Glantz?
Remember that one guy from Leo Ufelder (SP) who used to call?
I believe he's passed away now, he sounded like Henry Kissinger.
I kinda miss him, he was nice.
Love...Jill
They are very nice people.
What about Sepp or QH&F? Or Glantz?
Remember that one guy from Leo Ufelder (SP) who used to call?
I believe he's passed away now, he sounded like Henry Kissinger.
I kinda miss him, he was nice.
Love...Jill
Arlo Kalon 2.0
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I remember that guy Jill... he was a hoot to talk to. Always trying to sell you something more. I never got off the phone with him without feeling like I had just been interviewed about my entire inventory of supplies. The guy was a great salesman. I love guys like that.
Typestries
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Billct2
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I use Art Essentials http://www.artessentialsofnewyork.com/
They have a lot of choices and advice
They have a lot of choices and advice
I remember that guy too. Once a year.. the interview. haha You're all right on that one.
There was another off brand I bought a full pack of once from an online seller to take a try. The books were labeled "FRM Gold Leaf 23kt xxx". I was skeptical but It worked just as well as the main brands, still lasting just as long as best I can tell, and I recall I saved around 30% over the regulars.. and even more than 30% when compared to Glantz and Pioneer prices. I later (years ago now) saw that brand name advertised on ebay from another seller but I didnt buy. I have lost contact info from who I bought from and I couldn't find anything worth looking at on ebay. Google search results returned in Italian.
There was another off brand I bought a full pack of once from an online seller to take a try. The books were labeled "FRM Gold Leaf 23kt xxx". I was skeptical but It worked just as well as the main brands, still lasting just as long as best I can tell, and I recall I saved around 30% over the regulars.. and even more than 30% when compared to Glantz and Pioneer prices. I later (years ago now) saw that brand name advertised on ebay from another seller but I didnt buy. I have lost contact info from who I bought from and I couldn't find anything worth looking at on ebay. Google search results returned in Italian.
Ken,
Yes and yes. I am price shopping but just want the best overall value. Price isn't the only consideration but it is important now for sure.
Thanks for the suggestion.
signmeup
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http://www.stonehouses.co.uk/categories.php?mcid=24&
Here is the link for Wright's of Lymm. I like it when they put the prices right on the website.
$25Cdn a book for the most expensive one. If you buy more than 9 books you get a discount. A buck a sheet's not bad.
Here is the link for Wright's of Lymm. I like it when they put the prices right on the website.
$25Cdn a book for the most expensive one. If you buy more than 9 books you get a discount. A buck a sheet's not bad.
Agreed... 23kt double -
14.30 GBP = $23.52 USD
If my currency converter is right, That's very good for being sold by the individual book.
Many Thanks!
Signmeup - if it is good stuff, you have the source as far as I can tell.
By the book.. Glantz and Pioneer are almost $50 us /book. I dunno their pack price.
Others currently quoted per pack (20 books)-
For Monarch $698 us
Minetti $687
Croc $654
W&B is a pretty good value and available quickly, at just over $530, if it will hold up long term.
I am waiting to hear about a pack cost from Wright's of Lymm.
By the book.. Glantz and Pioneer are almost $50 us /book. I dunno their pack price.
Others currently quoted per pack (20 books)-
For Monarch $698 us
Minetti $687
Croc $654
W&B is a pretty good value and available quickly, at just over $530, if it will hold up long term.
I am waiting to hear about a pack cost from Wright's of Lymm.
TheSellOut
New Member
I'm surprised no one here has mentioned them but you should check the prices from the Earl Mich Co. www.earlmich.com
There are some great people there, ask for Bob Balabuska (←dont think I spelled it right but that's the way it sounds!
There are some great people there, ask for Bob Balabuska (←dont think I spelled it right but that's the way it sounds!
diamondavenue
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I'll second the earl mich call. they are local to me, and have been great to work with.