"Diamond" wrote in message
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I can't believe the prices for gas-cans on Ebay
most of 5-gallon cans are up to$50.00 plus shipping
a piece of plastic to cost that much
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I did a quick internet search of some stores around here (middle of NC) and
they are about $ 17 to $ 20 for a 5 gallon plastic can. That is still way
too much for a gob of plastic. I forgot exectally what I payed for a one
gallon can at the start of the summer, but think it was over $ 10. I went
to several stores during some shopping as I could not believe the price at
the first store.

Maybe it has to do with getting the things certified for some kind of
government regulations on not emitting any vapors or some such foolishness.
All I know is I spill a lot of gas out of that new type spout while trying
to fill up my weedeater.