Anyone know where to buy Galvanized tubs in the SF Bay Area?
May 13, 2009 12:02 PM Subscribe
Where can one walk into a store and buy these things?
I've got a friend having an outdoor wedding in the very near (as in too near to have anything shipped) future. He is looking for some big galvanized tubs to fill with ice and drinks and needs to be able to go pick them up in the SF bay area, preferably the east bay or San Francisco. Anyone able to save the day?
I got mine at Ikea. Give them a call and ask if they still carry them.
posted by 8dot3 at 12:05 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by 8dot3 at 12:05 PM on May 13, 2009
Ikea carries these that I can find on their website, and I know I have an oval-shaped one at home.
posted by olinerd at 12:06 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by olinerd at 12:06 PM on May 13, 2009
Since you're in an urban area, I'm not sure if you have a farm/feed store. But anyplace that sells livestock supplies, tractors, etc will have the big galvanized tubs you're looking for. Maybe someplace like Lowe's or Home Depot might have them, but I kind of doubt it.
posted by MorningPerson at 12:07 PM on May 13, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by MorningPerson at 12:07 PM on May 13, 2009 [1 favorite]
Failing everything else, most florists use these and may be able to sell/rent/order quickly from their suppliers.
posted by Sidhedevil at 12:16 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by Sidhedevil at 12:16 PM on May 13, 2009
Response by poster: You guys are great! Some good leads to check out. Thanks so much!
posted by Edubya at 12:17 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by Edubya at 12:17 PM on May 13, 2009
Most hardware stores are selling big heavy-duty plastic tubs for the same functions. IMO, they are better and come in nicer colors and for only about $6.
posted by JJ86 at 12:23 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by JJ86 at 12:23 PM on May 13, 2009
I saw these, but painted, at Walnut Creek Target last week. They're quite cute - I damn near bought one in teal.
I'm also 99% sure I've seen them at Cost Plus, also in Walnut Creek. The sales people are very friendly, ask them if you stop in and I'm sure they'd be able to point you in the right direction.
Failing that, I haven't seen those at these places but they have the same "throw some beers in a bucket" shabby chic sensibility, so they may carry the tubs:
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome at 12:27 PM on May 13, 2009
I'm also 99% sure I've seen them at Cost Plus, also in Walnut Creek. The sales people are very friendly, ask them if you stop in and I'm sure they'd be able to point you in the right direction.
Failing that, I haven't seen those at these places but they have the same "throw some beers in a bucket" shabby chic sensibility, so they may carry the tubs:
- Pier 1 Imports (again: Walnut Creek)
- the expensive Pottery Barn
- the even more expensive Restoration Hardware next door
- or Crate and Barrel in Broadway Plaza
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome at 12:27 PM on May 13, 2009
Best answer: Feed and grain stores have all different shapes and sizes of these things and they are inexpensive! I'm not familiar with your area, but you should be able to find a feed store somewhere not too far away.
posted by snsranch at 12:30 PM on May 13, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by snsranch at 12:30 PM on May 13, 2009 [1 favorite]
Also look to see if there's a restaurant supply store in the area (Google turns up several in the bay area, for example this).
I've just figured out that a lot of them are open to the public, and they carry everything. Well, OK, almost. But they'd probably have those tubs, and they'll definitely have whatever else your friend needs: plastic-backed paper table cloths, serving utensils, disposable plates and cutlery (the one near me even sells all the compostable stuff), etc.
posted by kestrel251 at 12:31 PM on May 13, 2009
I've just figured out that a lot of them are open to the public, and they carry everything. Well, OK, almost. But they'd probably have those tubs, and they'll definitely have whatever else your friend needs: plastic-backed paper table cloths, serving utensils, disposable plates and cutlery (the one near me even sells all the compostable stuff), etc.
posted by kestrel251 at 12:31 PM on May 13, 2009
P.S. Yes, they do sell them.
Though be sure to get the adult-beverage-sized ones, not the condiment-sized ones!
posted by kestrel251 at 12:34 PM on May 13, 2009
Though be sure to get the adult-beverage-sized ones, not the condiment-sized ones!
posted by kestrel251 at 12:34 PM on May 13, 2009
Building on snsranch's suggestion: there's a feed and grain store in Alamo. (Giant horse model on the roof - easy to spot.)
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome at 12:39 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by joseph conrad is fully awesome at 12:39 PM on May 13, 2009
Best answer: I needed a big galzanized tub (3' x 5' I think). I got it at Rivertown Feed in Petaluma. They have all shapes and sizes.
posted by pombe at 1:00 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by pombe at 1:00 PM on May 13, 2009
Ace Hardware carries them, at least here in the hinterlands of the East Bay.
posted by lekvar at 5:58 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by lekvar at 5:58 PM on May 13, 2009
Best prices are going to be feed and grain / farm supply stores. That was their original use; to feed and water livestock.
posted by Muirwylde at 8:16 PM on May 13, 2009
posted by Muirwylde at 8:16 PM on May 13, 2009
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posted by electroboy at 12:04 PM on May 13, 2009