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Why the cost increase?

I went to buy materials for a speaker project. I also priced some T-111 siding on 8" centers, 5/8 thick, Ship lap.
I hadn’t picked up any sheets or anything in over 18 months.

48" x 96 x 5/8 wood siding was 19-26.00 and on sale 15-20.00 per sheet, NOW 74-84.00 per sheet.

MDF 3/4" 48 x 96" if you can find it. 45-55.00 per sheet it was 22.00 to 27.00 per sheet.

2x4x8 DF stud grade 1.99-3.00 per. Now 4-6.00 per stud,

There is no shortage but there sure is a LOT of price gouging. NOTHING changed. Just the price..

The quality is worse. The workers aren’t paid worth a crap...Why the increase?

I’m getting ready to finish my home out. WOW.. I might have to rethink this a bit..

The price all most tripled in 12-18 months.. This kind of stuff is NOT cool at ALL.

Just my opinion of course. Any projects you’re doing get put on hold or STOPED?

YES I’m very frugal. Money never came easy, and it leaves the same way..

oldhvymec

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ghasley
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SS was never intended to be a retirement plan. It was and still is a tax on today’s workforce to provide a safety net for yesterday’s workforce. 

Regarding the cost of healthcare, hard to argue the merits of a basic universal healthcare system for everyone. We can call it TrumpCare as Ive heard the former reality TV guy enjoys his name in lights.
ghasley
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Who knew substance abuse and alcoholism was the fault of the healthcare and insurance system? Additionally, whatever the admin overhead is for SSI and helath insurance companies its a moot point, they arent in the same business.
ghasley
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We are all paying for universal healthcare now! Volunteer at a public hospital and see for yourself. The taxpayer already pays for indigent care.
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