The problem I've found with apples on the westside is it seems like they arent ripe until its hunting season already. I'm talking rifle season so mid october. If you could buy last years apples or culls by the tote it seems like it would be worthwhile, then use local apples when you can.
I saw a picture of the infamous graham outfitter posted on facebook where he had two totes worth of apples on a trailer, said he gets them for $50 a tote. I didn't ask where.