I have on occasion but didn’t this year. I have a good idea what my profit margins are though. After the big push this past weekend, I set a new record income wise while being 15 cords behind my total cordage last year.
I have a supersplit and an 8 way splitter mounted on a skid loader, so I could pre-split with the 8 way. When I added up all my hrs and what I paid my guys ($12 hr) I made less than $5 per hour but I was stacking. Idk what others profit but I hope it's more than what I made.
I have a couple college kids home on break right now who are very motivated and I keep getting calls and messages from people wanting firewood so that's keeping me going strong right now. Haven't taken any pictures recently but I hope to today or tomorrow. I have 2 deliveries to make after work today and that is how this week is shaping up - at least one if not two deliveries each afternoon. Lots of cold (for us) weather still in the forecast so I'd imagine I stay busy for a while with deliveries which I am ok with. Almost time to start another thread....
Have made 7 deliveries after work so far this week with another one scheduled today and two more for Friday. Loving this cold weather! Setting a new record for sure this year. Here’s a picture of the current oak pile I am working out of plus some totes I still have.
Had a woman reach out from about 25 miles away and in a congested area with lots of traffic lights. I have always turned these down but figured I could try to tap into that market because it is close to Philly and a wealthy area. I upped my deliver charge big time when I quoted her a price for a half cord of cherry and she jumped on it. $285 is what I quoted and she happily handed me 3 benjamins when I backed into her driveway. 40 minutes there and 45 minutes home. I don't think I want a ton of business out that way but I will gladly take it when I can work it into my schedule.
Ive frowned on far away deliveries too, but folks don't seem to mind when I quote. One of my bundle deliveries is an hour one way. Had another FBM sale in the Fall that was an hour one way. Made out very well on that one. I hope you had the ruck plastered with Eagles stickers. May have helped with your tip!
Joe what awaits us for 2025? Will there be a 2025 March? Inquiring FHCers wanna know. I must say I'm very impressed how you seem to outdoor yourself every year.
There’s money to be made boys. Swing for the fences! I was contacted for a 4 cord delivery 103 miles away. Told them NO! To far, to many trips. Then she says will you do it for $3,300, yes I did! That was my one firewood gift sales for my lifetime.
Geez ow, may be time to place my late season ad now...sooooo many people selling cheap wood around here...bet no others have 5 year CSS'd stuff though!
