In the process of finding cheap stuff for the upcoming reception, I have learned strange and wondrous things.
Examples: A professional meat slicer is around $1.5k.
Paper products are incredibly cheap in bulk, provided you want 500-1000 units.
There is quite the disparity in pricing on handled mason jars, ranging from $0.90 ea. to $26.00 ea. for the same volume.
Know those noisy ice machines at hotels? It is possible to buy them online. They’re as expensive as a used car.
