Where to buy cells and flats?

I just finished building a large light table for germinating tomatoes and other garden plants. I want to germinate and grow seedlings in the plastic, 6 cell packs, 3" deep that fit standard 1020 propagation flats. I think there would be either 48 or 76 cells per flat. I've located a few suppliers on the internet, but many of the suppliers price the flats and 6 pack cells like they are made of gold foil instead of plastic.

Since I have never germinated seed, I have no idea which suppliers of materials are good. Any suggestions?

Ted

[RonnyWil]

Here is where I buy mine:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/N...products/1108/

[TomNJ]

I use these folks - quality and service has been very good.

http://www.novoselenterprises.com/products/square.asp

TomNJ

[browndude3649]

Do these guys have a west cost wherehouse? Orn is there another company in California so the trip is shorter.

[TomNJ]

Not sure where the warehouses are, but they do order 3rd day, 2nd day, and next day air deliveries if you need them quickly.

Tom

[rnewste]

TomNJ

Thanks for the Novosel link. Just spent $75.29 with them and got free shipping.

Raybo

[TomNJ]

Happy that the link was of help Ray. I've been quite happy with these folks.

TomNJ

[rnewste]

Yeah, just spoke with Joe there to add an item I had forgotten. "No problem" he said and my order will all ship together on Wednesday. This site has saved me a lot of money as compared with buying the pots, trays, etc. at the local Nursery.

Raybo

[Gobig_or_Gohome_toms]

I was very happy with my purchase from them last year and I am sure will be ordering from there again this year.

Craig

[eyolf]

I get mine from a local fleet, farm, and home store; the freight is killer for bulky items like that, so many outlets charge too much.

Local greenhouses may be willing to sell you a whole carton at their cost (when they order a pallet or two supplies) but that isn't much help if you live in an area that the big operations have squeezed the locals out of.

[rnewste]

eyolf,

I ordered 8 different items, which as long as they totaled $75.00, shipping was free. At $74.99 shipping would have been $14.35 so getting the order just over $75.00 made a difference at Novosel.

Raybo