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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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It ain’t gonna get any better kids. Wait until the fall. (The season too!)
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Look throughout our country’s history,and you will see MANY great ideas that were designed to truly help people and our country,get perverted by greed.  SS rises to the top of that list. 
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Like I said,I truly hope I'm wrong. I've never wanted to be more wrong in my life. 
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It's going to get much worse.  Only one side gets a voice. You don't agree, you're cancelled!  I understand we all can't agree on everything, but to label and censor,and cancel those you don't agree with??  When did this become acceptable on any level??  
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" The world cannot afford anymore shutdowns and the welfare has to stop." Its refreshing to hear folks speak rationally. Unfortunately,look at what’s going on around the world. More lock downs are coming. People have been taught that there is no reason to go to work when they can make more sitting home. Now, I have no problem helping people when they are down and out. As I’m sure everyone here believes the same. The problem is,this helping hand has gone too far, and our economy will probably not recover. Hyper inflation is here to stay IMHO.  I truly hope I am WRONG! 
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