Where can I order ball chain?

[+usyoopers]

When you buy TB tags you get a duplicate tag...now that its come up missing and I want to send out the duplicate where can I buy ball chain to attach it with?? I don't live in an area with a Hobby Lobby or any other kind of craft store, the best we have to offer is a fabric/craft store and they don't carry it. I guess I am looking to order online....anyone know where??

[+BBWolf+3Pigs]

Oh, "ball chain"...I thought you said "ball and chain". I was ready to give mine up (though I think she would protest!)

[+Knight2000]

If you just need a small piece Walmart sells key tags that have a chain on them.

 

I thought about using the ID tags to put on TB's that had a goal but not listed on the bug. How many times have you picked up a bug and dropped it that same day only to find out when you logged it that you took it the wrong way?

 

I never did as this would probably be a no-no.

[+eagsc7]

Also, Check into your local Hardware Store. They Should have something that works.

[+BlueDeuce]

If you have something like an Ace Hardware they sell cable and ferrules. Otherwise use a standard keyring.

 

[+Chi-Town Cacher]

I found mine that I bought the other day in a regional supercenter store (similar to Wally World but only in about 6 or 7 states). They were in the electrical aisle right near the electrical outlet covers. I think they were about $1.50 each and much higher quality than the originals that come with the TBs. In the past I've also got them at hardware stores, but the price was about $1 higher than the supercenter price. Of course if you're looking for something to make it harder on people to remove the tag then BlueDuece has what you need.

[+usyoopers]

Thanks everyone, I'll try the hardware store.

[+Mindless-Focus]

i can never find the right gauge of ball chain at any hardware store. i have also been to all the big name craft stores and they look at you like you have something colorful growing out of your forehead when you ask about it. they dont sell them.

[+Zork V]

Ebay has both the chain and joiners, good prices too.

[+Runaway46]

I toss the supplied chain and use those plastic cable ties. Easy to use and much more secure.

[+usyoopers]

I toss the supplied chain and use those plastic cable ties. Easy to use and much more secure.

 

Hey, the other yooper has some of that stuff out in the barn....gotta go look!

[+Chi-Town Cacher]

When I responded before I didn't realize I was talking to another Michigander and that's why I didn't mention the name of the regional supercenter that carries them. If you have any Meijers stores nearby that's were I just bought some. They were right below the electrical wall socket covers.