mezuzot

[eis517]

Does anyone know a place to get (Kosher) mezuzot klaf's that will ship to NY or Toronto? The cheapest I have seen is for $37 from http://mezuzahstore.com/collections/mezuzah-scrolls

Anyone know other places that might be cheaper?

[DovtheBear]

Does anyone know a place to get (Kosher) mezuzot klaf's that will ship to NY or Toronto? The cheapest I have seen is for $37 from http://mezuzahstore.com/collections/mezuzah-scrolls

Anyone know other places that might be cheaper?

Am I missing something? Why can't you just go to a Sofer and buy them?

[eis517]

Am I missing something? Why can't you just go to a Sofer and buy them?

I can. But as I need to buy a whole bunch of them, I was looking for the most affordable place to get them.

[chamdena]

I have plenty of info for you... Pm me. 37 bucks for a Mezuzah klaf is a RIPP OFF... That is if you are referring to the parchment alone - blank. If you mean the actuall complete, written Mezuzah... That's a whole other story... 37 bucks is a great price but the complete "bottom of barrel"...

[eis517]

I do mean a complete mezuza (Klaf- not case). $37 is good?

[chamdena]

I do mean a complete mezuza (Klaf- not case). $37 is good?

Sure that's good! Almost "too good". So make sure the retailer is reputable etc...

[dovy2]

Judaica world in crown heights has for 27 with case included

[eis517]

Judaica world in crown heights has for 27 with case included

I looked on their website and don't see that. Are you sure it is $27?

[chamdena]

Judaica world in crown heights has for 27 with case included

almost inconcievable...

[smee123]

What's the normal range?
I forgot what i paid yrs ago, i think it was 75.

[Ergel]

What's the normal range?
I forgot what i paid yrs ago, i think it was 75.

Depends on the quality (and size, which are usually directly correlated). Anywhere from ~$35 up to $100+

[chamdena]

They range from about 30/40 bucks to 300. 75 gets you something respectable. Less than 50 is the weakest stuff out there... Less than 30 one must question the plausibility of it bring kosher

[Ergel]

I paid 275 shekel/piece. And I got basically top of the line

[chamdena]

How much is that in dollars? How many years ago? And Israel can be cheaper that US...

[Ergel]

How much is that in dollars? How many years ago? And Israel can be cheaper that US...

A little more than $75. Israel can definitely be cheaper...A lot more qualified Sofrim
It was last year

[chamdena]

Definitely. 75 in Israel can get you something quite nice. Here too 75 can get you something very decent.

[eis517]

Definitely. 75 in Israel can get you something quite nice. Here too 75 can get you something very decent.

What is the practical difference between a mezuzah that costs $75 or one that costs $40? If they are both written by sofrim and are double checked?

[dans fan]

I paid 275 shekel/piece. And I got basically top of the line

275 is far from top of the line its more like average

[Ergel]

What is the practical difference between a mezuzah that costs $75 or one that costs $40? If they are both written by sofrim and are double checked?

Ksav is nicer. Higher level of hiddur

[Ergel]

275 is far from top of the line its more like average

I got the nicest stuff from a very well respected sofer in Yerushalayim.