baltic birch ply in central Alabama?

But the floor is dropping out of lumber prices again. $3.25 for 2x4s at the BORG Saturday. They were $7.50ish just a couple of months ago. Glad I wasn't speculating on them then.

The 1/2" Doug Fir MDO plywood I bought at Lowes a few months ago has dropped from $79 to $71 (or $73 or $66, depending on location). If I go back to the same store, it would be $71, but they are out of stock.

However, according to the first image, the size has increased from 4' x 8' to

Yes construction lumber is returning to normal..

Those that place the ads and or information on the web site probably know diddly about lumber sizing.

Nor do the people on the other end of the chat session.

When I sent the chat rep the link and explained the error, the first response back was "What is your zip code?"

I told him that he doesn't need my zip code. "The image with the incorrect information is on lowes.com. Did you try the link that I sent you?"

The next response: He sent me back the link that I sent him! No words, just the link.

Geeeez, why does this have to be so hard!

So I asked him "Why are you sending me the link that I just sent to you? What do you expect me to do with it?"

Next response: "Please give a minute."

Next response: "Thank you for your feedback."

Chat session ends.

It was such a satisfying experience. ;-)

Or make "minimum wage" and aren't too interested in doing anything right.

I run in to this all the time. This is what the world is turning in to as those that know a thing or two die of or retire.

I don't think pay has anything to do with it. An idiot gets paid too much regardless of how much he is making.

Actually, it is quite likely that he _did_ need your zip code; both Lowes and Home depot will display content based on zip code (either explicitly provided by the user or by geolocating the browser IP address).

Particularly, the pricing will differ based on the zip code, as will availability of the item.

I've notived Home Depot doing that. They typically think I want to got to the store that's about 4th furthest away from me, instead of one of the two local ones. I use the Lowes website less (because the local store is closer than any Home Depot, so I'm more likely to just drive there and look).

It also would not surprise me if certain items are not available at all in certain areas. For me, California regulations may make them want to hide items they can't or won't want to sell in this state. I know there are a lot of portable generators which other websites will have notes declaring "Not for sale in California."

For lumber I can imagine distribution is regional and the selection and prices may vary a lot between Alabama and where ever the call center is located.

Elijah

------ but usually goes to Discount Builder's Supply (a local place) first

He did not. You do not. Try the link. Put in any zip you'd like. It's the

Yes, the pricing will differ. The availability will differ. The image will not. Try the link.

(As of the time of this posting, it has not been fixed)

Ah. I missed that part. I expect no one at Lowes really cares if all of the images are right. That's a hard task when there are so many images to manage. Face it, web sites really suck for some sorts of purchases.

I don't know what it should look like. I see a picture of a piece of plywood. That's about what I'd expect for a listing for a piece of plywood, even it it is a special type.

Elijah

------ ask me about software with code to supply generic default images

VPNs work.

I just tell them the zip code for the store I want to shop in. If it's not in stock there, they'll tell me where it is, anyway.

HD's call center is in AL? That would be weird. I'd think it would be in GA (Atlanta corporate headquarters), IN(dia), or PA(kistan).

You get what you pay for (in theory, anyway).

There are signs in almost every store, restaurant, and littering the highway around here. I tell my wife that they just aren't paying enough or are s*it employers. The restaurant we go for Sunday brunch hires all the time (mostly kids for bussing or as runners) but never has a problem with having enough wait staff on the floor. He treats his people right. The place is full => tips are good => service is good => place is full. The owner doesn't screw with success.

Place from subject, just for contrasting locations.

Elijah

------ hasn't been to Alabama since the 1980s

I'm assuming you are seeing a piece of plywood with some text superimposed on it. It's the text that is the issue.

Read the superimposed dimensions carefully, compare them to the dimensions shown under the price and I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what it should look like.

You'll also understand why I said "Just not sure how I'm going to get it home." ;-)

(As of the time of this posting, it has not been fixed)

In this example IIRC the named 1/2x 4x8 sheet is described with near square dimensions.

Imagine trying to haul an 8'x8' sheet of plywood! LOL

You may be in a unique location. In Texas, restaurants are offering "signing" bonuses to get staff to come back to work. So I doubt the pay is an issue, at least here. My nephew, 7 years my junior, is one of those free loaders. He took out a government loan to restart a landscape business early last year and he bought a trailer. That trailer is at his parents house and has not been used for earning money. His parents house is in another state.

Until the stimulus checks and unemployment checks stop going out people are not eager to go back to work.