Localized Sourcing and Quality Verification for Exotic Wood Slabs

The user expresses a strong desire to purchase mappa burl slabs but is hesitant due to high overseas shipping costs and the inability to inspect humidity and quality before buying, even from within Canada. This indicates a gap in the market for a specialized local or regional supplier, or a brokering service, that can source exotic wood slabs (like mappa burl) for local customers (e.g., within driving distance of Montreal/Quebec) and provide quality assurance, particularly regarding humidity levels. This service would reduce buyer risk and shipping expenses.