In my area all the green house and Home improvement stores are starting to mark them down. By September they can be pretty cheap. Last time i was at my Lowe's they had Several lace leaf Maples in 5.5 gallon containers for 34.95. I picked up two really nice bigger ones.

I've gotten great, cheap small JMs at World Plants - all were fantastic-looking, healthy, true-to-name and have thrived! And I've always bought the smallest size to plant in the spring & fall.
Here's a link: http://www.worldplants.com/mapleintro.htm

Where do you live? Shipping cost is a big consideration now days!

Lee

I live near a town called Black Diamond here near Seattle.
I have a lot of seedlings and six foot culls you can have.
Email me if you live close. I'm not mailing them!
Mike

hi Mike, I live in Olympia and recently finished my Japanese Garden and in search for lot of tree, if you are given away, please let me know how to get untouched with you. Love to bring some beers and look at your trees.

Bao

Sorry for the delay. I took a trip.
Just click on my page and send me an E-mail.
Mr. Bac

Mike, it was an pleasure to meet you and welcome us to your home and garden. I'm very thanks full for all the JM. thank you very much.

Bao

II have had absolutely no luck in getting JM seeds if anyone has any they would trade or know where there is a reliable place that will ship canada please let me know desperately wanting to be a JM owner!!!LOLthanks for reading everyone happy growin hollie crawford

Walmart is carrying japanese maples this year, $25 each.

I bought one a few weeks ago to chop back into a bonsai (and I'm attempting to root the cuttings).