$70 for glass sheet and cut?

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  1. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I think thats a bit high I paid 48 for my 4 I believe
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I agree... When I did my sump last year I bought 10" x 8" / another 10" x 8" / 2" x 6" / another 2" x 6" / and a 2" x 5" all for about $45 including labor.
     
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  3. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Highly agree with this. Acrylic will expand with temperature, and glass does not, therefore acrylic baffles could end up breaking the sides of a glass sump.

    The glass shop could be charging you for polishing or whatnot. Perhaps clarify that you just want a sheet of glass, no finishing.

    For reference, I just happened to get a quote from a local shop this morning w/same dimensions. 1/4" glass cut 24"x24", price was $17.
     
    Sacul1573, Jun 5, 2012
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  4. mails2thiagu

    mails2thiagu Feather Duster

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    Last year when I built my sump, I was in same boat. most of local shops, quoted around 50 - 60$. I went lowes and got everything under 15$. for thickness, I just stick two baffles using silicone, it looks hard but it works.
     
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