So I'm looking to cover 280 sq ft w/ mexican beach pebble (1-2"). I went to jimstone to get a price. I expected it to be around 1K$ but got some sticker shock when it came back at 2K$. One of the problem is they don't sell it in bulk but by 75# bags (they did give me a bulk discount). I may end up going with slate instead which is much cheaper. Anyone have any recs for where I might find a better price. Thanks for the advice!

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Posted by Zappas Stache

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Member since Apr 2009

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Posted on 9/9/22 at 2:55 pm to Tigers13

Mexican Beach Pebbles are very expensive. Is it the gray color you are wanting? Look at Tejas Black gravel, but its a gravel, still nice though.

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Posted by Rize

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Posted on 9/9/22 at 5:43 pm to Tigers13

I used a cheap base to fill and then used the more expensive rock to top off.

I went with something else other than Mexican beach pebbles also.

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Posted by calcotron

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Posted on 9/9/22 at 7:49 pm to Tigers13

Because they have to be shipped in from 500 miles away if you are in NOLA. In contrast, free mud there.

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Posted by dragginass

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Posted on 9/10/22 at 12:36 pm to Tigers13

Shipping is the reason. I used some a few years ago. I bought from jimstone as well, but home depot actually sells in bulk. Free ship to store.

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Posted by RaginCajunz

Member since Mar 2009

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Posted on 9/10/22 at 4:34 pm to Tigers13

I don’t think there’s a way around it. I went with the black slate from Jim stone as well as laid egg rock underneath as I had 3-6 inches of depth to fill in some areas.

I also bought some of the Mexican beach rocks for the small path to my hose.

I can probably find some posts I’ve made showing the end results

This post was edited on 9/10/22 at 4:35 pm

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Posted by oldskule