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Old 10-27-2020, 08:14 AM   #1
Clare UK
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Default Carefresh Why it suddenly so expensive?

Anyone else having trouble finding Carefresh (ultra in my case) at the moment? It seems that those companies that do stock it have really hiked there prices up and have long delivery times?

Anyone know what is going on?
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Old 10-27-2020, 08:44 AM   #2
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Default Re: Carefresh Why it suddenly so expensive?

I am finding prices hikes on a lot of things. I assume it’s due to supply and demand or increased costs at manufacturer level to recoup losses during lockdown. Or something like that. It pays to shop around, which I am sure you have done. But also there are alternatives which are similar but better IMHO. Fitch is the same price- just over £20 for a 10kg bag and that is a lot of substrate (works out a lot cheaper than Carefresh). It’s just like carefresh but without any dust - and it’s just paper (as opposed to cellulose). Kaytee clean and cozy is also considered better but similar - not sure how the prices are for that right now. Having said that my last bag of Kaytee C&C was dusty and I ended up not using it - and there are other people saying the same thing. I think it may have changed.

kaytee clean and cozy

If you don’t mind getting a 10 kg bag then Fitch is good and works out much more economical. Our hamsters really like it. It’s recycled food grade paper. Only available online but includes delivery and it’s usually delivered in a couple of days.

https://www.fitchfirst.co.uk/fitch-p...-delivery.html

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Old 10-27-2020, 08:50 AM   #3
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Default Re: Carefresh Why it suddenly so expensive?

Sorry that first link doesn’t work. Just type Kaytee clean and cozy into google and scroll down and click on “more reviews”.
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Old 10-27-2020, 09:57 AM   #4
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Default Re: Carefresh Why it suddenly so expensive?

Local places seem to have normal prices, but online it's another story. I just attributed it to greed. People are selling the Silent Runner for $40 online when it's $25 direct from ExoticNutrition too.
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