Syb
12-08-2010, 11:45
If you sing it in that doo-wop way, the title actually makes sense.
The real point here is in looking for down insulation for my DIY projects, I contacted a local place that deals with interior decorators but can also sell (albeit at a higher price go figure) to the general public. They want $46.20 for a pound of down. It's pure white goose down, "The warmest we have" said the saleswoman, yet, she didn't know the fill power. I thought that pretty strange. So, knowing (from my limited time exploring the threads here) that not all down is created equally, does this at all sound like a good deal? Do I want to even test the waters (or the cold) with this stuff? Is there a way to find out what fill power of bulk down it is? At the very least could it make a decent UQ in the same vein as those who have cannibalized sleeping bags? I'm a firm believer in spending money as long as the value is there and all of the rave reviews about the cottage guys and gals on here are glowing. It's just that money is a wee bit tight right now. Or do I throw all this out the window and stow away my pennies for that 3SCS? Yup Stormcrow, I'm still kicking myself for missing your last sale!
Thanks for all your suggestions/opinions/advice.
Syb
The real point here is in looking for down insulation for my DIY projects, I contacted a local place that deals with interior decorators but can also sell (albeit at a higher price go figure) to the general public. They want $46.20 for a pound of down. It's pure white goose down, "The warmest we have" said the saleswoman, yet, she didn't know the fill power. I thought that pretty strange. So, knowing (from my limited time exploring the threads here) that not all down is created equally, does this at all sound like a good deal? Do I want to even test the waters (or the cold) with this stuff? Is there a way to find out what fill power of bulk down it is? At the very least could it make a decent UQ in the same vein as those who have cannibalized sleeping bags? I'm a firm believer in spending money as long as the value is there and all of the rave reviews about the cottage guys and gals on here are glowing. It's just that money is a wee bit tight right now. Or do I throw all this out the window and stow away my pennies for that 3SCS? Yup Stormcrow, I'm still kicking myself for missing your last sale!
Thanks for all your suggestions/opinions/advice.
Syb