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Apple Wood Premium

Discussion in 'The Wood Market' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Dec 11, 2025.

  1. buZZsaw BRAD

    buZZsaw BRAD

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    Having access to an orchard for the next 2-3 months i'm considering cutting a lot more than I have and offering it up to some of my regulars. I have smoker wood customers, but don't need much to satisfy their needs.
    How much of a premium over "standard" cordage wood you think FHC?
     
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    I would factor in the premium wood and the extra work involved to process. Maybe 20% more?
     
  3. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Between the two loads I cut so far I got around 3/4 cord including nuggets. Maybe five hours at the cut plus splitting and handling the extra pieces.

    A full half cord plus leaping load in the truck averages 2.5 hours but yields more wood.

    I have a far out of town casual burner customer (indoor and outdoor fireplaces) that I'll offer it up to. Worst thing they could say is no.
     
  4. The Wood Wolverine

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    Compared to BL or SBH, I’m trying to see how a regular would want to pay more for their heat. Fireplace burners or smokers, yes. Other than those, Apple doesn’t offer anything crazy special.
     
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    Brad I’ve said it before and I will say it again. Apple in coal stage burns blue/green flames. That is definitely worth more if you advertise it correctly.

    hint Valentine’s Day glass front stove/fireplace OR
    Teenage boys after prom bonfire by the lake
    Your so special you are changing my life just like these flames will change colors :whistle:
     
  6. Eric Wanderweg

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    I think you nailed it. Marketing is the key. If you get the timing right, write the ad so that the reader/potential buyer starts visualizing things and gets it into their head that this will usher in a good solid 6-7 minutes of utopia, add in a few buzz words like sustainably harvested, locally grown, aromatic, etc. someone will buy it.
     
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    Free range
     
  8. The Wood Wolverine

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