I don't see a big problem with this thread as long as everyone can respect everyone else's opinions. Opinions should be based on a lot of fact and research in my opinion but that again is just my opinion and in reality, opinions can be based on just about anything.
I agree that this seems like a lot to pay for a barrel but then again, If I was buying the barrels, cleaning them out, burning out the liner, going to Lowes, Home Depot or the local hardware store to pick up parts, painting them, etc. by the time I got through I might feel like it was worth quite a bit.
This guy may be really good at what he does and may feel like his time is worth a lot.. the price of products is basically materials, labor and overhead and the part that we don't really know about is the labor and the overhead.
I am not saying it is worth it or not worth it, I'm just saying that there is probably a lot more than meets the eye and if he is getting his price and folks are loving his barrels then why should he change?
If he has some competition then maybe that will force him to build faster, find cheaper parts, and drop his prices.
That is, fortunately for all of us, the great thing about America and why I love living here
I am keeping this open (for now).. do me a favor and keep it civil even if you have differing opinions.
