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Hello fellow Dendros! In this discussion I'm aiming at getting folks to share their own experiences with custom glass costs/quotes in hopes that those who are curious (lurkers even) may be able to get a general estimate of how much their dream viv would cost. Granted, we come from different locales (much like the frogs
) but certainly there are many of us within relative close proximity, especially our friends in the US.
Here are two quotes I personally received, and frankly they seem quite economical compared to what I was expecting. Dims in L x W x H inches.
For Reference, I am located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Annealed Glass 1/4" thick
2 panes: 60 x 30
2 panes: 30 x 24
1 pane: 60 x 24
1 pane: 60 x 20
2 panes: 30 x 4
Edges sanded
Completed footprint: 60 x 24 x 30
Quote 1: 364 CAD (287 USD)
Quote 2: 335 CAD (264 USD)
By comparison, a 36 x 18 x 36 Exo Terra can be purchased here at retail for 350 CAD before tax (284 USD). For a few days extra work and an additional 30 CAD (24 USD) for supplies to silicone, frame and hinges for doors, a viv with nearly double the footprint can be constructed!
Looking forward to your personal experiences!
Best Regards,
Nate
Here are two quotes I personally received, and frankly they seem quite economical compared to what I was expecting. Dims in L x W x H inches.
For Reference, I am located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada
Annealed Glass 1/4" thick
2 panes: 60 x 30
2 panes: 30 x 24
1 pane: 60 x 24
1 pane: 60 x 20
2 panes: 30 x 4
Edges sanded
Completed footprint: 60 x 24 x 30
Quote 1: 364 CAD (287 USD)
Quote 2: 335 CAD (264 USD)
By comparison, a 36 x 18 x 36 Exo Terra can be purchased here at retail for 350 CAD before tax (284 USD). For a few days extra work and an additional 30 CAD (24 USD) for supplies to silicone, frame and hinges for doors, a viv with nearly double the footprint can be constructed!
Looking forward to your personal experiences!
Best Regards,
Nate