Like many others on the forum, I was looking for large (25 gallon) pots. Finding them was no issue, the outrageous shipping was the issue. Most web sites are $10 to $13 per pot, not to bad I think,  but the shipping for just 10 pots  was well over $200. More than double the cost of the pots themselves.  I found the web site in the link below and the shipping to Colorado is only $50 for 10 pots. 

I don't know what the quality of the pots is, or if this a reputable company.  At any rate, I wanted to share the find and see if there another site(s) anyone records. 


https://www.hydroponics.net/s/shoppingcart2.asp

Thanks for any input. 

Scott

http://eastwesthydro.com/garden-supplies/pots-containers/gro-pro-garden-products/gro-pro-garden-products-premium-nursery-pot-20-gallon-724835

I had the same problem a while back and bookmarked this page since it was the cheapest, and the shipping wasn't ridiculous. Never ordered from them though.

Thank you for the link Travis. I found several items on there I may be getting.  Sadly the shipping on 10 - 25 gallon pots is $127..... ouch

Still better shipping cost then most sights. 

Those are the exact pots I use. I've found that almost all local hydroponics stores stock them. It's their go to pot. You may just be able to stop in a store in your area.

If you have a grow shop around your area call them and see if they have GroPro pots. I'm able to get them from The Grow Room here in Nyack NY from Hydro Girl Lindsey for $12 for the # 20 pots (20gal)
They are much nicer than the blow molded ones

Gardener's Edge has a special running right now for free shipping on all orders plus $10 off $25 or more with code: SUBTX14R

They sell root bags: http://www.gardenersedge.com/root-pouch-non-degradable-reusable-grow-bags/p/VP-RPCOLOR/

Check this website for a distributor near you. I have got 15 gallons from one in Mobile Alabama. A 50 mile one way drive so I bought 90 the first trip.  They came in stacks of 18 for $63. About $3.53 each. They are in the heart of a large nursery industry so prices are low as they sell thousands if not millions.


http://www.nurserysupplies.com/Distributors

I use the fabric/bag pots.  I like them.  They have their pros and cons.  To summarize, main pro is that roots circle much much less.  Main con is that critters might chew a hole in them here and there.  I have posted about them here before at length if you want to look it up. 

Here are a couple possibilities.  Cheaper than the link you listed:

http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/root-pouch-boxer-brown-fabric-pot-longest-lifespan/root-pouches

https://www.sunlightsupply.com/shop/bybrand/gro-pro/gro-pro-round-fabric-pots-black

Edit: I think I actually was able to find 10 and 20 gallon cheaper than this.  If you get serious let me know and I can try to find where I ordered them from. 

Has anyone checked with there local landscapers. They are usually willing to sell pots

OK, figured out where I got the pots for cheap.  Got good prices on 10 and 20 gallon.  Lower than MSRP.  Shipping wasn't that much either, very reasonable.  I have used these for 1 season and so far they have held up very well.  The critters didn't chew through them as much as some other fabric pots I have, and even the bottoms, that stay wet pretty much all year, did not seem to degrade.  Only downside is that they don't have handles.  For a 20 gallon that can mean it's a little tough to manage.  If you are a big strong guy and can just bear hug it, should be fine.  Or if you can slide a dolly under it or something.  Otherwise it could be tough to move around. 

For the price though, it's worth it if you can manage moving them. 

See link below:

http://www.horticulturesource.com/gro-pro-round-fabric-pot-20-gallon-42-cs--p11102/?keywords=725835

I just bought some #25s from here:  http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/product/large-nursery-container/nursery-pots

I also bought some of the #15 root bags, and other stuff.  Good prices, and shipping wasn't that bad, but they do a terrible job of packaging.  The pots arrived in an "oval" condition, but otherwise unbroken.

I believe Dennis(Snaglpus) uses these and cuts them in half..
http://denver.craigslist.org/grq/4769316019.html
http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/for/4765501014.html

Pots

http://denver.craigslist.org/zip/4767818499.html
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/4777124705.html

I use Griffins nursery. They are in Richmond which is about an hour and a half away. I also get my soil (fafard #52). An order is $40 to deliver and $25 if the order is over $250. 
You may want to check local nursery supply companies. You will probably need to tell them you are a new grower and sell retail.

Otherwise I have 7 gallon pots from B&T that I bought in '07 that are holding up great. I think their 25 gallon pots are about 8-10 bucks and another 8 bucks per to ship UPS ground.
http://www.growersupply.com/ 

Every landscaper has used nursery pots. Just look for a large company near you and call them. They may even give them away for free. I get my 15 gal's for free from a local company. I generate my own smaller containers as well as I do landscaping also. I need more of the larger ones than I can generate myself. The winter is the best time to call, don't try it when they are crazy busy in the spring.

All great ideas, thank you everyone. I truly do appreciate everyone's input.  There is a huge amount of collective knowledge and experience here. 

Thank you all

Scott