not a ripoff from what i've found - i think you just benefitted from timing.
for those with powdercoating needs in SF - i've had 2 frames done. the best deal i found is in south city at NRI. 2 years ago they were offering frame for $90, $110 for frame&fork (stripping included).
A1-Underground, in the old creamery building at 20th(19th?)/valencia quoted $125 for frame, $150 w/ fork, but agreed to match NRI's price of $90 when i haggled.
i have business cards from both places in my desk at work, so write back if you need or want any info and i'll provide it on monday.
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Hrm, yeah, what a ripoff. I got an entire frame powder-coated semi-gloss black for 25$CDN. The powder coating company just threw it in with some patio chairs that they were already booked to do and I gave the guy 25 bucks cash. Look in the yellow pages and you will find someone to do it for way less than 75$USD I bet.