i meant to mention thsi earlier, but when i was at homedpot a few weeks ago, getting some oak and maple boards, i ran across a large stack of unmarked, boards, about 3/4 thick and 6 wide, and im almost sure it was ipe...... i have never seen this before so could it really be true that they stock it sometimes, or was his mabey a custom order they placed for someone, if i didnt already have a 2x6 x7ft ipe board waiting to be cut and backed i would have inquired about getting it