"Ignoramus4243" wrote in message
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Metal Express, in Addison and Loves Park (near Rockford).


they seem to have pretty outrageous prices... unless I am mistaken.

$23.55 per 10 ft of 2x2x1/4" steel angle.

Maybe I misunderstood what I heard on the phone, but I was quoted
under $5 per such piece by the second dealer I mentioned.

$5 is what I might pay for a couple of 2x4's at Menards. $25 for 10' is in
the ballpark for small quantities. Just the same, it's easy enough to check
their prices online.