Hey everybody, I'm new to casting and am working on gathering some lead. From what I have gathered it can be had in a variety of places from free to about $2/lb. As I was checking out MidwayUSA I noticed their lead prices are WAY higher than that. Ney Certified Pure Lead Casting Alloy Ingot (99.97% Pure) Approximately 7.70 lbs Average Weight is going for $31.99, and the alloys are even more. What is the reason for the huge prices discrepancy? Does certified pure lead really cost that much more? Thanks!