Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
We bought ours from a vendor working in the parking lot of Logans Nursery in Raleigh. I'm not sure how often they go to Logans to sell the barrells or how much they are asking these days. You might want to call Logans and ask who the vendor was and how to contact them.
Funny you should mention Logan's because I was actually there today. They have tons of rain barrels. I like logans and the rain barrels they sell look top of the line as far as quality goes, but the cheapest one they had was $109. That is just too steep for my wallet. Were you able to get one cheaper there? Again, they look worth it as they seem like a quality product, but I can't commit to that price.
No, we didn't pay anywhere near $109, however we did not buy it this year.
Two other nurseries to try: Norwood Nursery and Homewood, both have advertised recently that they have barrels.
Homewood has great sales in March. 25% off starting March 7, though this sale may be plants only. Homewood has another sale later in March that may cover product other than plants--not sure if rain barrels will be included.
I'm going in the rain barrel business! I bought a couple a few years back, my buddy who lives near the distributor is going to check for me (on the phone with him as I type - LOL) If I have any luck I will let you all know.
Wooho! Just got my rain barrel from the City of Raleigh!!!!
I noticed on the city website (http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Garbage_and_Recycling/Cat-2CA-20071015-151721-Rain_Barrels_For_Sale.html - broken link) this morning that they were getting a limited delivery today (Thursday). Showed up first thing 7:30am and got my black pickle barrel rain barrel for $42.70 (They use to be $37, but the price has increased by $5 ~ I think becasue of gas/delivery costs). Not sure how many are left. I picked up two extra barrels for my two neighbors who both desperately want one as well. We are all too cheap to pay $100!
The Barrel Pick-up Location is:
400 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603 You can call 831-6890 to see if they have any in stock!
Looking forward to getting it hooked up this weekend so I can start collecting liquid gold!
do the $42.70 barrels require the "kit" or do they come with the faucet attached?
Quote:
Originally Posted by North_Raleigh_Guy
I noticed on the city website (http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_306_202_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Resident/Garbage_and_Recycling/Cat-2CA-20071015-151721-Rain_Barrels_For_Sale.html - broken link) this morning that they were getting a limited delivery today (Thursday). Showed up first thing 7:30am and got my black pickle barrel rain barrel for $42.70 (They use to be $37, but the price has increased by $5 ~ I think becasue of gas/delivery costs). Not sure how many are left. I picked up two extra barrels for my two neighbors who both desperately want one as well. We are all too cheap to pay $100!
The Barrel Pick-up Location is:
400 West Peace Street
Raleigh, NC 27603 You can call 831-6890 to see if they have any in stock!
Looking forward to getting it hooked up this weekend so I can start collecting liquid gold!
do the $42.70 barrels require the "kit" or do they come with the faucet attached?
They have the faucet, overflow valve and screening already installed on the $42.70 barrel. They are essentially ready to go. No kit needed. You just need to get a few supplies at the local hardware store to modify your down spout so it drains into the barrel. I plan to get this white plastic down spout extension. This part should only set you back about $3-$4 at Ace or Home Depot.
I also plan on getting some of the Krylon Fusion paint and painting the barrel an earth tone color.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Rain Barrels
Wooho! Just got my rain barrel from the City of Raleigh!!!!
I know I don't want to spend $100 for a barrel either.
