The current price for R-12 here in North Carolina is about $40.00 a pound. I paid $120.00 for a recharge, but this did include the check for leaks and to put a dye in the system so that we could see if there were any small leaks in the system. The dye can be seen with a ultra violet light. After the dye was placed in the system I operated the car for a few weeks and then they went over all the AC components with the light. If there is a leak they dye will show up with the light. Keep the dream alive and be safe, Robert Starling Vin#5252 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address to moderator@xxxx