Shipping costs are hard to determine. Many companies don't tell you what shipping is until you "check out" of their shopping cart. One well known company was over $1200 more than our system and I still could not figure out the shipping costs.

It is difficult to compute the total cost of a cage. Some companies have unbundled pricing and sell "net only" so trying to compare apples to apples is difficult. They sell frame kits separate, or don't include an L-screen, or if they do, don't include the poles for the L-screen.

Most companies suggest buying the poles for the frame locally. This can save you hundreds of dollars as these items are very heavy and shipping them is very expensive. However, check out the prices yourself. For example, some companies say they use 1 5/8" top rail. Most of these types of poles need to be cut to the proper size. So some of their prices online may be outdated.

Some companies sell "poly" net rather than knotted nylon. Knotted nylon is more expensive, but in my opinion, knotted nylon is stronger and longer lasting than poly net. Knotted nylon doesn't curl like poly net does. Poly net is difficult, if not impossible, to repair. Knotted nylon is easy to repair.

Some companies sell the connectors with thumb screws you tighten by hand. Hitters will eventually hit the thumb screws and break them off. We use 1/2" bolts.

Be diligent and ask a lot of questions. Find out the complete cost of a cage before you buy. We are hundreds of dollars less, in some cases well over a thousand dollars less, than some company's complete batting cage systems. Others that look similar to our cage and are close in price, either don't offer an L-screen or the poles for the L-screen or they sell poly net instead of knotted nylon.

Find out their return policy. Some allow up to 60 days. Ours is one full year.

Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer Beware!