GrahamC Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 There seems to be a huge variation on the prices of 2nd hand tanks. I need a tank for my new office in Napier and I suspect I am going to have one custom built. The architect has planned for one 1650 x 45 x 45 and a glazier in Napier quoted me $2400 in 10 mm glass. Another glazier in Wgton quoted me $300 though it would cost me extra to have it crated and then delivered. The latter also said he coud build a steel frame and let my cabinet maker cover it so it matches the office kitchen. And then I see tanks on trademe 2.4m long for $890, and smaller ones here for even more. So, how does one calculate what an appropriate price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 It is worth what someone wants to pay. If you go to a glazier to get one made they will usually charge retail for the glass but if you buy offcuts you will get the glass for about half that. The thicker glass is used for larger windows so some offcuts can be a good size while thinner glass can be used right down to louvre windows so is all generally retail. Some tank makers get the glass cheap because they buy all the offcuts and the merchants don't have to pay heaps to dump it. I went where I usually go to get my glass to make a tank and because of the quakes no one was buying it and they had just paid $600 to dump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Another glazier in Wgton quoted me $300 though it would cost me extra to have it crated and then delivered. The latter also said he coud build a steel frame and let my cabinet maker cover it so it matches the office kitchen. Port Nicholson glass? If so go with him, he's good. And that's a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yes, Port Nicholson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Go to Port Nicholson even if it does end up costing a bit more. He is one of the best tank makers around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 were both of those prices correct or meant to be $240 and $300 or $2400 and $3000 ? I also recommend Pete at Port Nicholson glass. He built one of my tanks and sorted out some bracing for the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Prices correct ... variation of 10x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 That's a ridiculous price from ur local glazier then. Go with Pete at port Nic glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 my tank 200 x 90 x 60 in 12mm glass cost $1400 (if i remember correctly), i was also quoted $1000 by another company but they were going to make it slightly different. Tell that glazier asking for $2400 for a small tank to shove it up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 my tank 200 x 90 x 60 in 12mm glass cost $1400 (if i remember correctly), i was also quoted $1000 by another company but they were going to make it slightly different. Tell that glazier asking for $2400 for a small tank to shove it up.. I got one similar to this but for around $900. These guys used a bit of recycled glass to keep the price down. I imagine quite a few of the glaziers do. retail for new glass is horrendous at the moment as i found when i was pricing my latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Does the recycled glass have any visible visual surface defects? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Nah. By recycled i mean re-used -not melted down etc. I did give him the option of using a tinted piece on the bottom but he didn't need to in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Yes i knew what you meant ... but if used it is more likely to have small scratches than brand new glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 sweet. nah it was as good as new. he did say if he had any imperfections he would put them on the bottom piece but didn't have to in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just make sure that whoever you use have a good reputation for making tanks, just because they are glaziers does not make them an expert at making tanks. 300 odd litres of water on your office floor is not a good look for your business, and if it is in public view the safety of your clients is also a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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