@ froogal.
The Net is your friend.
Everything can be ordered on line and for the most part cheaper.
Or it can save you from running all over town looking for stuff.
You can also make connections with others that may have extra material they wish to part with at a reasonable cost.
They may also want to swap some Willow or willow Charcoal for what you need.
"Horse Trading" is the name of the game.