Do these Compare to Anderson flats?

[BuckeyeOne]

That seems strange. You sure it’s not 88.00 for total price?
I just got a quote of $59.00 for 10 shipped to Seattle. The price is 3.75 each before shipping?
For me 6-8 each is still worth it.
Actually I don’t what a case of AB34s look like. Must be those. The aflt5s should be under 8.00 shipped

Submission Date: 2019-06-30 15:29:57

Quote Items

AB34 (2.38" X 3.75" plant band) Anderson Plant Bands	1 cases	$45.50
AFLAT5A (15.75" x 15.75" x 5" support Tray) Anderson Plant Bands	10 each	$35.00
Order Subtotal	$80.50
UPS Ground estimated shipping cost (shipping price is only an estimate. Final shipping cost will be determined after order is packaged for delivery.)	$88.00
Sales Tax (0.000%)	$0.00
ORDER TOTAL	$168.50

 

[hemmy]

Ah, I see the 17” was a different product. After closer look, the mesh pattern is the same also.

 

[parhamr]

I drive past the Anderson manufacturing facility a few times a month. Their “standard” tray (AFLAT5), sold individually at retail price, is currently around $7 each at local resellers. They used to retail for $4.99 back around 2015.

If that’s the net cost after shipping then you’re still getting a fair deal.

The trays in question to start this thread are not UV stable, have significantly less drainage, and do not appear to be built for the weight and stress that Anderson products can hold (they make them about 1.5 mm thick with well designed ridges and baffles).

 

[Mr GeaRbOx]

I think those are actually Anderson Flats.

From the worm thing description (emphasis mine):

What material is the Worm Factory made from?
The Worm Factory ® is made from recycled and virgin HDPE plastics. It is rated as #2 recyclable, and is made in Portland, Oregon, USA.