Cost of Cedar

Just bought the 1x12 red cedar to use for the tender seating. $6.67 a linear foot from Moynihan Lumber in Beverly. It seems like everytime I go to the lumber yard, I get an acute case of sticker shock. I could get 5/4 1x6 cedar and resaw it and glue it, but the lack of labor makes the 1x12 worthwhile. Regardless, this stuff is clear and beautiful stock and will make the seating and interior of the tender sing.