Cool project! I am looking to start my first arduino project with lpd8806 lights. Hopefully I can learn it as fast as you did 
I have spoken to a few (15) china suppliers. Looks like the going rate is about $40 for 5m and then $40-50 shipping via DHL.
Well, $98.89 was the total after shipping and paypal fees for 3 - 5m 5050 PD8806 Strips, 300/5m, ip68, Tape Backing.

I have spoken to a few (15) china suppliers. Looks like the going rate is about $40 for 5m and then $40-50 shipping via DHL.
Well, $98.89 was the total after shipping and paypal fees for 3 - 5m 5050 PD8806 Strips, 300/5m, ip68, Tape Backing.
What supplier did you get this price from?
I would like to know this as well. I got a quote from Greeled, and after all the fees I could buy 5m for the same price on Ebay.