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Early Buy Deals

Discussion in 'The Pellet Bag' started by ttdberg, Mar 13, 2015.

  1. IHATEPROPANE

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    With HD and others it is a bit of a crapshoot no matter what time of year.
     
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    My local usually starts getting them in early September. About the same for Lowes. TSC should(if they repeat last season) have an early buy coupon coming out soon. Last season was $25 off per ton up to a 4 tons. Then you picked up when the arrived.
     
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    Not necessarily. Two years ago I scored Blazers at HD after the 1st of the year, maybe a little later, when the shortage was in full force. Last year I got them toward the end of the fall, after I had already bought 3 tons of FSU's.
     
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    Agreed, Specially in my neck of the woods. The land of GS's especially at seasons start.
     
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    Fine with me if HD doesn't bring Blazers to the east coast this year. As long as they offer a suitable replacement fir product in their place :whistle:
     
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  6. IHATEPROPANE

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    I would be more than happy with AWFWP
     
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    I was thinking more along the lines of a certain pres-to-logs product, distributed from a plant in Idaho. Bear Mountains would be an acceptable substitute as well.
    :D
     
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  8. IHATEPROPANE

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    :vulture:
     
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    :seasoned:We've fished twice already. One or two more times and you buzzards best watch out! My buzzard will be back in the air!

    Sputtering, But in the air non the less!!

    :vulture:
     
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    No, I've only seen them at the pellet "boutiques" I believe both of those companies produce flooring and/or furniture.
     
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  13. IHATEPROPANE

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    Most time pellets that come from that stock are on the better end.
     
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    Sadly, no variety here. Not worried, the Heartlands have performed great for us :)
     
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    Jay, BT posted their early buy prices for Lacrete and North Country: $285/ton. Is that low enough to entice you?
     
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    :popcorn:
     
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    Hmmm, Its really close! Gotta drink a few more brews to help me decide!! :D
     
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    I have the opportunity get $ from local neighbors here, and bring a semi from either of 2 other states. I just don't think I have it in me to coordinate. I also worry about hurting the local dealer that sells stoves and seasonal pellets. What do you think?

    I might be a one time deal *if* I could make it work, unlike year round like Lousyweather. Our dealers do not carry pellets year round, but they bring in alot during fall and winter....
     
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    You need to do what's best for you. The dealer will be fine with or without your business. But if you feel like spending a couple extra bucks to support local business is more important to you then that is what you should do.
     
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    IHP...Is talking sense in my opinion...Have to do what's best for you!!
     
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