UrbanCubensis said:

For syringes, I actually purchased about a year ago a box of 100 syringes and 16G needles, all sterile. I can't remember where, I can find if you need. It was maybe $50 but hell its a lifetime of spore syringes, every syringe I've made has never contam'd on me (about 10) somehow! Agar seems to be my weak point which always gets blotches after 1-2 days. Need to work on my sterile skills... But definitely high quality syringes.

Look for any large lab/chemist supplier online

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Syringes for days 
Ive had a bit of a look around and couldn't find any lab supply sites that sold needles as well, at least for a decent price. Then I thought that there should be some Aussie based myco supply stores, but apparently there aren't many.  I did find these guys https://www.aussimushroomsupplies.com/ not sure how legit they are, but I'll make the trip to their store and report back. They're Melbourne based and ship all around aus by the look of it.
They have a 23 quart pressure cooker for $180 as well, but it's out of stock till August.

UnitedThought said:

I got 50 syringes/needles and a bagful of swabs for free. Your local area will have a health center that gives em out, no limits on amount and zero questions

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Is that part of the needle and syringe program? Were the needles big enough or are they more for injecting?

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Tripsycle said:

Then I thought that there should be some Aussie based myco supply stores, but apparently there aren't many.  I did find these guys https://www.aussimushroomsupplies.com/ not sure how legit they are, but I'll make the trip to their store and report back. They're Melbourne based and ship all around aus by the look of it.
They have a 23 quart pressure cooker for $180 as well, but it's out of stock till August.

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UrbanCubensis said:

I found the site, $8.25 for a box of 100 16G needles, separate to syringes but still very cheap. All sterile!
https://www.medshop.com.au/products/bd-needles

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Weary traveller said:

Those guys are legit.  I've bought from them and they are very professional, prices are as good as you'll find, and quick.  I haven't been to their premises but my order landed within a few days (I'm in Melbourne).

They've also got the domain www.newgenerationmushroomsupplies.com.au for some reason, which appears to be exactly the same company. Same stock, prices, contact details etc.
I would have no hesitation recommending this company.

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That's good to hear. I did notice their other website, but I figured the AussieMushroom one was more recent. Maybe they rebranded.
I'm thinking I'll head over there when I'm ready to do Grain/Agar for petri dishes and the like. Hopefully save a bit on shipping and to get that PC when it's back in stock since it's the cheapest I've seen anywhere. I'll just stick with doing the PF Tek and steaming until then. Hopefully it'll work out.

Weary traveller said:

So I spoke to my mate who has a chemical business on the side.  He quoted me Iso alcohol for $59 for a 20L drum or I think $29 for 5L.  The 20L drum works out cheaper than metho.

I didn't ask him about shipping but if people are interested I can follow it up/arrange contact with him.

Has anyone got any info re. using metho instead?  One thing I think may be an issue is the residual smell?  Not too sure??

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