When searching for auto glass parts, consumers seem to wrongly assume that "used" will be cheaper than "new".
This can't be further from the truth, because with the glut of glass inventories around the county many glass retailers are much happier to reduce their new stock by matching the used pricing.
Now before marching to the nearest salvage yard have you considered the cost of retrieving that used piece of glass?How much of your valuable time do you want to use for searching?Does that piece of glass have all the parts and are they in working order?Are there scratches in the glass that can't be removed?Have you actually picked up the phone to see what a new one is worth? There are many companies that specialize in selling new windshields and auto glass.
There are also many types of glass, such as Dealer, OEM and aftermarket.
For those who want the cheapest solution it's is better to go with aftermarket.
This type of glass meets the car manufacturer's specification, along with the Department of Transportation, but won't be made in the same factory that won the car manufacturers contract originally.
For collectors, who are restoring a vehicle, the best solution is to use dealer glass for resale price reasons only.
The difference in dealer glass is not with the glass specifications, but rather the logo on the windshield.
True car collectors want to see everything with the logo and this will help keep the car price high.
I have found a couple reputable glass companies online that are willing to sell glass, even though they would much rather do the full installation instead.