I see that the thinner #2 insulated has gone up a nickel to 45 cents a pound since I went in last. The non-ferrous guy I deal with is not a "yard" in that he doesn't deal with steel (does non-magnetic SS). They have never had down graded any insulated wire I've brought in, although they really don't want any computer cable stuff. I wish 406 well in how to turn the tables on the low-ballers!