How to Save Money When Buying pipe fittings

I find Home Hardware has cheaper prices on this stuff than Depot. And I think Depot is less for the pipe itself and Lowes is cheaper for the elbows etc, but I may have that backwards.

In any case, this pipe is pricey as metal is pricey.

Is this for cats or structural in some way? You might be able to use schedule 636 white pipe and paint it for less money if you attach it to the way more?

Also, from box store you can buy longer sections and make them cut it down and thread it for WAY WAY less than the standard sizes come.

I've been mulling over if I want to re-pipe my near boiler piping myself or have someone else do it. Either way, I have a question on how to best remove the old pipe fittings.

The area in question is probably 60-70ish years old and has 2" pipe and cast iron fittings. I was thinking of breaking them apart with a sledge but I wouldn't mind saving the fittings if I can for re-use. They are probably better quality than what I can buy today.

Any good methods for removing old pipes and fittings without destroying them? I have a 4ft pipe wrench but I'm expecting to crush the pipe before the fittings break loose.

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