If you have means of sandblasting them on your own you might save a little money. Usually the time for someone to set up an area to mask, spray, and clean isn't really conducive, even if they have the tools. So it usually makes sense to find a shop thay can sandblast the parts.
Many smaller powdercoating shops offer sandblasting because it ensures the final finish and is somewhat an inherent necessity for process. It's a great way to remove flaking factory paint that many outdoor furniture pieces suffer. Blasting leaves a surface that promotes adhesion of the powder coat, versus sanding with abrasive paper which doesn't always get into nooks and crannies.
If you're open to a generic color (white/black) or flexible on color selection (something they spray regularly) you'll have better turn around time and possibly prices as they won't have to change out color in the spray gun.
I can recommend a guy in Stoughton who has done work for several people I know and shoots fair prices for scale of jobs. Despite location, he goes by Madison Powdercoating. There are other powder coating shops around that you can get quotes from. Pictures of condition, design, and measured sizes of the pieces usually are enough to get a quote.
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