Okay, so, I needed some bricks, not just any bricks, but cheap ones. I mean, who doesn’t love a good bargain, right? So I started my hunt. I figured, “How hard can it be to find some cheap bricks?” Turns out, it’s a bit of an adventure.
First, I hit up all the usual big box stores. You know the ones. Walked around, checked out their stock. They had bricks, sure, but cheap? Not so much. I mean, I saw prices ranging from like 20 bucks to a whopping 200! For bricks! I was looking for a deal, not to break the bank. I was hoping to find some for around $0.40 to $0.90 per brick or something like that, like those standard red ones. You know, the classic, good-looking bricks.
Then, I thought, “Why not check out some smaller, local places?” So, I drove around, visited a few mom-and-pop hardware stores, even some salvage yards. Found some interesting stuff, some with real character, but the prices weren’t hitting that sweet spot I was aiming for. Still too pricey for my taste.
After that, I started asking around. Talked to some friends, some neighbors, even my brother-in-law who’s into DIY stuff. Got some tips, some leads, but nothing concrete. It was like everyone had an opinion, but no one had the bricks I needed at the price I wanted.
So, feeling a bit defeated, I went online. Scrolled through forums, classifieds, you name it. Found some promising offers, people selling leftover bricks from their projects, that kind of thing. Emailed a few, got some responses, but it was a lot of back and forth, and honestly, a bit of a hassle.
But then, I stumbled upon this one site. It was like a dedicated spot just for selling bricks. Had all kinds, different colors, different types, even those fancy slip ones. And the prices? Much better. Not dirt cheap, but definitely in the ballpark of what I was hoping for.
So I contacted them, and they were great. Good quality and also great service, and they are nice. They answered all my questions, gave me some good advice, and we struck a deal. I ended up getting a bunch of these standard red bricks, the ones that usually go for 40 to 90 cents each. Got them for a price I was happy with, not the cheapest I’ve ever seen, but a fair price for the quality.
Delivered them right to my place, too. Stacked them up, ready to go. Now, I’m all set for my project. Gonna build this little wall in my backyard, maybe a small patio area too. Super excited to get started.
So, that’s my story of finding cheap bricks. Took a bit of effort, some running around, some searching online, but in the end, I got what I needed without spending a fortune. And hey, it was a bit of an adventure, right? Learned a lot about bricks, that’s for sure!
Some tips
- Don’t be afraid to haggle, especially at smaller stores or with private sellers.
- Look for people selling leftover bricks from their projects; they might just want to get rid of them.
- Consider the quality you need. If it’s for something that doesn’t need to look perfect, you might be able to get away with cheaper, slightly imperfect bricks.
Anyway, that’s my two cents on finding cheap bricks. Hope it helps someone out there. Happy building!
