(Part 2) Best cat 5e ethernet cables according to redditors

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You can have 100 foot patch cables. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMZ1O8I

Patch cables mean that both ends are male, generally. Length doesn't have anything to do with it. Although it's true you usually mean that it's short.

Very simple, you need outdoor rated cable.

Something like this : 200ft Cat5e outdoor rated cable.

The rooftop won't be too harsh of an environment for the cable. The main issues will be temperature, UV rays and water, but since the cable won't be moved repeatedly or physically stressed, it shouldn't be a problem.

If you need something even more resistant, you can get industrial grade cabling. You can have it made with the same kind of metal armor electrical cables come with. Belden has a wide catalog of industrial ethernet cabling : here. Something like 7921A would be good in your application. Be advised though that it will probably cost far more than the Amazon cable.

Cat5e Bulk 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JF3KOS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wh0-zb8GJ8APY So it begins

usb-a to usb-b cable

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a couple of headphone jack adapters

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ground wires if you're dealing with vinyl

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interference suppresion filter clips

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ethernet cable

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and a bunch of these

A few different companies make "EZ" RJ45 ends that are to be used with a crimper that has a blade that cuts off the excess. However, just like in the OPs picture, the first and last conductor rarely cut cleanly and it ends up being more trouble than it is worth.

Also, rule of thumb is B config for data, A config for phone. When in doubt, use B.

OW/O+GW/BL+BLW/G+BRW/BR

Cheap RJ45 cable tester

Bulk Premade CAT5E Cables

I can't tell for sure from the photos, but that cable is probably at least CAT5e or better, which is just fine for 1GB ethernet in the house.

You need to cut off the phone jacks and install CAT5e or better RJ-45 jacks with a punch down tool. Do this conversion at every place where you want network. Then in the basement you need to punch down the other end of each cable separately to a CAT5e or better patch panel. Then you need to run short CAT5e or better patch cords from the patch panel to an Ethernet switch. Finally you need to connect your router to the switch, either directly, or through one of the network jacks you installed in the house.

Have you considered buying a cable and running it through the house somehow? A few meters should suffice. That's how things work here for some of the computers, and it works well enough.

Ethernet cables are cheap, so it shouldn't be too much of an investment either.

Thanks for explaining. 1000ft of cat5e, a bag of connectors (and covers) plus the crimping tool and tester

Here are the links for exactly what I bought.

SolidLink CAT5e 1000ft Premium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019POIH2E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

UbiGear Cable Tester +Crimp... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UY5WL0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Three Pack of Your Cable Store 15... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYLGWSY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Shielded-Ethernet-Direct/dp/B001B6C5H8

You'd only need one cable, too.

For PoE, get a splitter and injector. The splitter goes in the waterproof box with the CP, the injector goes in your home. That way you don't have to run an absurd extension cord with it, the power goes over the Ethernet cable.

$4.95, ridiculous I know ...

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Shielded/dp/B001B6C5H8?th=1

Literally the first Google result for "weatherproof ethernet". Did you even look?

Procure a 100'/30M Solid Copper Core Cat5e/Cat6 Patch Cable. This one may do.

So as an update, these are the two options that I think we're going to go with. Well one of the two, any feedback on why the IP cam setup would be beneficial over the Analog?

Cameras: 4 Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD-I 4MP WDR
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A6MYOOO/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

• Should we consider turrents as well? Or are Domes the preferred goto for a commercial, indoor setting?
  
  NVR: HIKVISION DS-7616NI-E2
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197X9L7S/ref=twister_B01DBLT7K8?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
  
• Considered the 8 port version as well, but I think we'll be running POE from a TPlink into the NVR, so the extra ports wouldnt matter.
  
  Switch: TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE Desktop Switch with 4 PoE Ports (TL-SG1008P) -
  https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop-TL-SG1008P/dp/B00BP0SSAS?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAISGKVAZL7VOI6HIA&tag=vueville.com-ce-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00BP0SSAS
  
  WD Purple 2TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive
  https://www.amazon.com/Purple-Surveillance-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B00IMPO5MO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1478502241&sr=8-5&keywords=WD+purple+surveillance
  
• Owner is looking for 30 days of recording capability
  
  200ft Cat5e Outdoor Waterproof Ethernet Cable Direct Burial 200 ft.
  https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Burial/dp/B001B6FY4O?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAISGKVAZL7VOI6HIA&tag=vueville.com-ce-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B001B6FY4O
  
  Anything that i seem to be missing from this setup? I was thinking of a UPS as well for power trips and maybe an SD card. But not sure either is seems as necessary?
  
  Conversely, were also considering as mentined, a pure analog setup.
  Amcrest HD 720P 4CH Video Security System - Four 1280TVL
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSPXR8E?th=1
  
  Is there a sizable benefit of going with the Hik IP cameras, vs the lesser costed CCTV system that Armcrest offers?

You shouldn't be spending more than $30 total. ~$10-12 for the used N300 and ~$15 for 200 feet of cat5e cable. If you need 250 ft, it shouldn't cost more than $30.

The N300 will perform we'll if it's in the next room over or the same room as you, or even a few rooms over. I used it in my 2 story house in AP mode, and I got a good signal from it in the basement to my room on the second floor.

Yes, spending more on a router/AP will yield a better signal, generally speaking, but the N300 should perform well for your needs. If you really feel you should spend more, don't go over $50. It's unnecessary considering you will be close to the router/AP.

Before you do anything test if direct wiring the device helps your problem.

If you can't run a new Ethernet connection to your room then the next best way to extend an Ethernet network is to use Powerline adapters.

These are network adapters that using AC power lines to transmit network traffic. You'll want adapters that use AV2 or AV2 Mimo protocol (depending on your budget) which will provide 1GB/s or 2 GB/s respectively.

Cost will be around $50-$75 depending on features. If you're going to connect 2 devices look for a Powerline adapter with 2 Ethernet ports (they're not that common). If you get one that has only 1 Ethernet port you'll need an Ethernet switch which will expand the 1 port into 4 or 5 (that will cost about $20-$30).

If you're set on running Cat 6 cable outside you'll need outdoor cable (also called direct burial) - here's an Amazon link. It's pricy - $70 and it's very stiff which leads to the problem - how do you get it into and out of the house.

I've used this cable and I was able to bend it so that I could jam the window sash over the cable but that caused it to degrade so I had to replace it every couple of years.

cat 6 https://www.amazon.com/Dripstone-600004-Solid-Network-Ethernet/dp/B010OU6BV2/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1543363178&sr=1-3&keywords=1000+feet+ethernet

cat 5e https://www.amazon.com/Dripstone-600001-1000ft-Ethernet-Network/dp/B00QJFA0VE/ref=sr_1_12?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1543363178&sr=1-12&keywords=1000+feet+ethernet

i've used the cat 5e myself for a project and it works just fine.. make sure you get a tester, a nice pair of crimpers, and the ends as well. here's my tester https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=8130 and my crimpers https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-Networks-11212530-Modular-Crimper/dp/B000E5VAXW

Since you've said a PowerLine is not in your budget, I made this list of what I think are the best, most affordable ethernet cables that suit your needs. They're all on Amazon, available in white, 45-50 ft long, top rated, and will ship in 2 days with Prime.

I'm on mobile, so I apologize if these links do not work.

[Here] ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0057XC5C6?cache=26715fd010e0db5ccf49b22b075a4704&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1405304386&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1) is a 45 ft ethernet cable, low profile (1.2 mm thick) - $11.95

[Here] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001TH7GVE?cache=26715fd010e0db5ccf49b22b075a4704&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1405303814&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1) is a 50 ft Amazon brand ethernet cable - $6.99

[Here] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0016897GS?cache=26715fd010e0db5ccf49b22b075a4704&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1405303991&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1) is a generic 50 ft ethernet cable - $5.60 (43% off)

Edit - formatting.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CIA27AA/

I know reviews are mixed but it's perfectly fine as long as you're using it as it comes, and not cutting it or anything. Plus it's only $11 now!

200ft is way more than I needed, but it's no problem for me to just have the extra neatly looped up behind my PC.

Plan is to use something like this and either use straps or a weighted tripod inside the balcony. I've done this in the past and no one seemed to notice.

or you can run both ethernet and phone on the same CAT5e (100Mbit only)

http://www.amazon.com/RJ45-RJ11-Cable-Sharing-Kit/dp/B002DI4WYW/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_z

Run an outdoor Ethernet cable from your house to the garage and set up an access point there.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-300Mbps-Repeater-TL-WA801ND/dp/B004UBU8IE/ref=sr_1_5

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Shielded/dp/B001B6C5H8

So does this http://www.amazon.com/200ft-Ethernet-Network-Internet-Computer/dp/B00BNJZUMA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1419568187&sr=8-4&keywords=200ft+ethernet+cable but I hope it works out.

Back in the late 90s and early 2000s you could get a device called a "Ethernet splitter" which was basically a unpowered hub. They were stupid devices. If you plug them into modern hardware you will damage the ports because of current draw.

You can still find them on [Amazon].(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FCLLD1H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zH9rDbC0DHC5R) Do not ever use one. IT WILL KILL the ports on the switch.

Also, two things.

In most home cases, Cat6 isn't necessary. Cat5e can do gigabit at 100m and is less expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019POIH2E

Second, think about getting premade patch cables. It will make your cross connecting much cleaner and save time. I used these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC5PP74

Oh, don't forget extra rack mounting hardware (screws/clips). I've found that they never include enough hardware for all my mounting needs.

Well this would be 0.0496/ft not 0.03

30 second search on Amazon gets me 0.04448/ft
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QJFA0VE/ref=psdc_9938477011_t1_B0092TG310

I am sure there are even cheaper places to get bulk cable than Amazon.

I would use tactical cat 5e. This is what it's made for. http://www.markertek.com/Cables/Bulk-Wire-Cable/Bulk-Category-5-5e-6-Cable/Gepco/CT504HD.xhtml
200ft for $80 http://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Ethernet-Direct-Burial/dp/B001B6FY4O/ref=pd_sim_sbs_MI_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0G997XA5ABV6BXTDHQ69

If you happen to choose the fiber route, which I think is a poor choice, use Multimode instead of Single Mode. You'll save your self a lot of money. Oh, and make sure you get the right connectors for your router or switch. Terminating is also 10x more difficult than the RJ45s on copper. And then there's the interfaces, SFP's, media type configurations. I highly suggest using tactical cat5e for reasons of simplicity, cost, and time investment. End result will be the same.

Edit - typo.

Each cable is for each room would this work You need to cut off the phone jacks and install CAT5e or better RJ-45 jacks with a punch down tool. Do this conversion at every place where you want network. Then in the basement you need to punch down the other end of each cable separately to a CAT5e or better patch panel. Then you need to run short CAT5e or better patch cords from the patch panel to an Ethernet switch. Finally you need to connect your router to the switch, either directly, or through one of the network jacks you installed in the house.

Lol.. I didn't make a 1000ft cable. Its a roll of cable, and I roll off whatever I need, whether that's 6ft or 50ft, and then crimp on the RJ45 ends (which does take a little practice to get right, but I've installed thousands over the last 20 years, so I've got it down)

Here's a 500ft roll for $30

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Cat5e-Ethernet-Cat-5e-CABLE-V002/dp/B00SNQX14K

do you have coax wire in the walls that goes to the various floors?

if you do then moca could be an option

which is extending Ethernet over coax lines.

best option is always hardwired run.

I saw your edit.

Can you consider outdoor conduit+finding any predrilled holes?

if no predrilled holes you can consider this https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Jumper-Cables-Sewell-Direct/dp/B01FGQNFOK with outdoor conduit or outdoor rated ethernet would still be ugly but you can close your windows atleast.

You used the same pic twice.

I'm not sure how the wires are crossed in the example that you show, but you might be able to use something like this or another RJ45-RJ11 adapter. Just be sure what the wire combinations are before you buy.

edit: Don't know if the sticker on the side is accurate or not.

I bought this one

The little carabiner seemed cheap, but it lasted a month on my vacation in China/Vietnam, and has been good for everything else for for about a year now.

One of these might work if you have something at the other end to give a Wi-Fi signal, and if you're willing to go through the process of installing the cable ends.

As long as you're the only one using the network that should be enough to game on. If your parents or anyone else is streaming Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, or any other type of video service, that's going to be too demanding for your network. Not enough bandwidth to go around.

What I would try next is doing a network test from your PS4.

http://manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/settings/nw_test.html

I don't know if PS4 gives you latency estimates though. But it should tell you your download and upload speed. If those are worst, I would try relocating the PS4 closer to the router to test. If they're about the same, it's tough to know what's happening for sure without digging deeper. What's the location of the PS4 compared to your router? Are they on different levels of the house, or same level? Network cable is cheap if it's possible to reach a cable to your router if you can't move the PS4. Just something to consider.

https://www.amazon.com/Cat5e-Ethernet-Cat-5e-VIVO-CABLE-V002/dp/B00SNQX14K

Just learn how to splice your ends, youtube is your friend.

But yeah the first few viewers are the hardest, but it's kinda like money. The more viewers you have the more likely one tells a friend or that you get noticed by others, and so success begets success.

But also there's always room to improve your technique. If it's something you really want to do you need to be able to look critically at yourself and see where to improve.

Cat5e 100FT Networking RJ45 Ethernet Patch Cable Xbox \ PC \ Modem \ PS4 \ Router - (100 Feet) Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BMZ1O8I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_UYREybYAKC2K8

All parts have been purchased, the motherboard is one the of last to arrive so I gotta be paitent and wait...soo excited haha.

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I also ordered a few other item and have nearly completed my budget

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Ethernet Cable (RJ45)

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USB (to Transfer windows 10 to ssd)

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Mouse

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Keyboard

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Webcam + Audio

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Finally I just need to get my hands on a couple of monitors and I'm good to go.

Thursday the latest to receive all parts. I will record set up and the performance of the above tasks will be made for others to see. The cost for the computer will be roughly £780, couldn't find something this powerful for the price pre-built or second hand even!

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Wifi range extenders are junk. You could just run fiber between the homes:

http://www.fs.com/products/29893.html
http://www.fs.com/products/29894.html
http://www.fs.com/products/40889.html
http://www.fs.com/products/35333.html

Those are two SFP modules that send/receive on complementary frequencies, a fiber cable and the media converter of which you will need 2 to get twisted pair on each side.

A long rugged twisted pair cable would also work:

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Waterproof-Shielded-Ethernet-Direct/dp/B001B6FY4O

I suggest fiber instead of twisted pair because fiber is not electrically conductive. The armor is, but at least it is not directly connected to your computer equipment. The fiber is also likely to be able to attain higher speeds with newer/future equipment on each end.

A switch, a used Ruckus 7962 off eBay and a 802.3af PoE injector to power it would let you plug in your desktop while providing wifi.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FCLLD1H

200 ft of Ethernet for $12

While there are a few odd actual reasons for WiFi, Laziness is number one.

There's ethernet cords up to 1000 feet long, you can probably find something long enough lol. Going through doors and what not though is a really big pain.

amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Cables4PC-Patch-Ethernet-Network-100FTCAT5WH/dp/B00SNP2HKK/

https://www.amazon.com/WHITE-100FT-CAT5e-ETHERNET-NETWORK/dp/B002HJXGFS

https://www.amazon.com/Cat5e-100FT-Networking-Ethernet-Router/dp/B01BMZ1O8I/

It really matters very little. Best not to go for the cheapest of the cheap and look for something with a nice bit of shielding maybe but you generally won't get any performance gains from one cable to another.

I imagine this one looks fine for example:

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Ethernet-Gigabit-1000Mbit-compatible/dp/B00J3UYNII/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543507891&sr=8-4&keywords=cat6+cable

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Whilst these look a little cheap and cheerful:

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https://www.cablemonkey.co.uk/rj45-network-cables/12-cat6-rj45-patch-cables.html

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Roughly $2079.19, not including connectors.

Cat5e Bulk 1000ft Ethernet Cable Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JF3KOS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_KxQ8Bb968Y2MV

If you're really trying to cut costs, you could go with this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CI9MEYU/

If your willing to spend a bit more, you should try looking at Cat 6 (instead of 5e). Still under $20 on Amazon.

Fair enough! I might suggest some sort of camera sling like this as it'll hang the camera safely by your side, but you can bring it up for quick shots easily too.

This is what I bought and they work great

They are a little on the pricey side, but you will be able to move the shared cable(s) by just moving this set up to whatever cable you want at the time.

yes, as in take any piece of cat 10 net wire and plug it in to the "box" and plug other end to your pc.


you dont really want to use a shitty usb adapter with your pc, if you can at all avoid it.

random one for 6 usd

http://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Cable-Internet-Routers-Xbox/dp/B0016897GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417259621&sr=8-1&keywords=net+cable

literally just typed "net cable" also please dont think of the cat 10-5 thing at all. does not matter.

• a 100-foot outdoor-rated ethernet cable is around $22.
  
  https://www.amazon.com/EXTERNAL-outdoors-INTERNAL-Networking-Cable/dp/B016S7MMKY
  
  
• If it's a wood fence, while this would not be perfect, you would string it on the underside of the top rail on your side, fasten the same way you would TV coax. The wire is rated for direct burial, so instead you could use a gas powered edger to cut a slice in the ground, then bury it.
  
  
• Once you've got a cable out there, ideally you need a small waterproof electrical box to keep the connection dry and any sort of outdoor IP camera.
  
  
• IP (internet protocol) cameras use the ONVIF standard, so you can mix and match brands, plus they do POE (power over ethernet) so a regular network cable supplies both power and data.
  
  
• Now the tricky part is that most IP cams cost around $100 ea for a real good quality Hikvision bullet-style camera. Dahua is a little cheaper, around $60-70 with shipping. Also eBay sometimes has some deals on used cameras. Without knowing what area you are trying to cover and what sort of mounting location you have, its hard to say what camera would be ideal. In general a bullet-style camera is very rugged, has good night-vision, and is fairly compact.
  
  
• In terms of making a camera 'stealth' you can do things like make a bird house as a camera platform, mount the camera so the end is flush with the opening (maybe a bit mean to birds!). Also, if you paint a camera to match what it's mounted to, such as brown camera on a brown tree, it may not be noticed so much.
  https://www.deluxecctv.com/catalog/hidden-cameras/outdoor-motion-detection-birdhouse-covert-hidden-camera-2750.html
  
  
• Also, in the past I've done creative things like burying a dome camera underground so only a little square of the dome is visble (so the camera can see out). While burying a camera is not a good idea, this let me document from start to finish that the roofers did 100% what they were supposed to do when re-roofing my house.
  
  
• Dahua Bullet Camera: $63
  https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100168351%2050090006%20600564076&IsNodeId=1&Manufactory=90006&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=36
  
  
• Here's a nice used Hikvision on eBay that will probably sell for $50 or so:
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outdoor-HD-1-3-MP-IP-Network-EXIR-Turret-Camera-4mm-Lens-w-POWER-SUPPLY-/122438734163?hash=item1c81ead153:g:UvAAAOSw3utY6qmv
  
  
• and last but not least, you need a way to view/record the footage. With an old PC you can use the free app called iSPY. that turns a PC into a regular video recorder. https://www.ispyconnect.com/
  
  
• Or if you are an IT guru and have a spare server, the NVR called Milestone Xprotect Essentials is an enterprise-class NVR application that is 100% free.
  
  
• if you think you may want to add more cameras, then the best best is to get a NVR (network video recorder)like a four channel Hikvision DS-7604. About $200 with hard drive.
  

Playstations can only be connected to the wired network, because your playstation most likely will not support WPA2-Enterprise (The encryption that UMD-Secure uses)

Simply buy a long ethernet cable, sign up for Amazon prime trial. It'll be here in two days

http://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-Cable-Internet-Routers-Xbox/dp/B0016897GS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409748475&sr=8-1&keywords=50+feet+ethernet+cable

(Note: Ethernet cables are not device specific, although this says for Xbox, it can be used on any device)

https://www.amazon.com/50-Feet-CAT5E-Patch-Cable/dp/B01N3NU977/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501382092&sr=8-4&keywords=cat+5+cable+50+ft $5, buck up buttercup