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What in those Okies DF bags?

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  1. jtakeman

    jtakeman Moderator

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    Its was rumored that these were BM DF's, But I never got official confirmation.

    Well, I done got it right here! :banana:

    I was looking for the Golden Fire pellets as I heard from a birdie that there was a dealer not far from me selling them. So for giggles I contacted Bear Mountain and asked if they were shipping to this area. Never expected what I would get in the reply!! But here it is :D

    They even sent a pic of the bag too! ;)

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    Hmmm....that phone number looks very familiar....where have I seen that before? ;)
     
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    East coast supplier with an Arizona area code? Hmmmm. ;)
     
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    at least it isn't his Cayman Islands zipper!
     
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    That number makes me feel warmer just looking at it for some reason.
     
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    The cat is finally out of the bag! Ha!:cool:
     
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    I wonder if I should call the number and ask who my closet dealer(that actually has some) is? :whistle:
     
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    you can try, but be forewarned, just because some has been shipped to a dealer certainly doesn't mean they aren't sold out yet. The mill has no idea what's in stock at dealers....wish I had a buck for each time someone's called me a liar, and that we have the product when in fact, we sold out days, or hours, ago :eek:
     
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    I don't think there is a dealer closer than 75 miles from all my calling/emailing. I got a better chance hittin mega buck's I'd say!!
     
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    Royal Fireside, maybe?
     
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    103 miles one way. Eeeek! I'd head towards Squire for the North Idaho or Purcells first. Thats about 100 round trip!! ;)

    Check the dealer locator, I got several within a 50 mile radius. But Non stock the DF's. Just Gold's or Platinums(when available).

    Still diggin!
     
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    sure, but to really test the Okies, you need Okies, not Purcell or NI's
     
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    Well now there's a hole in my bucket!!

    Actually I have already tested them and they were extremely good! Haven't burned NI or Purcell yet. Road trip!!
     
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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Soooo, does this mean the Golds and Platinums are rebadged??
     
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    I don't think Viridis make's anything. They purchase bulk from mills and ship them to Upton for bagging. They may own the Okanagan mill that used to bag the white bags for them. They also bought the westwood products mill IIRC. But I believe all that stays out west or heads to Europe.
     
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    All a money game.That is Dougs phone number.Viridis is oakies,and own a large canada mill that produces industrial pellets for europe.Saw this last year,how can you guys buy northern idaho or bear mt way cheaper than out here,when they have to be shipped so far?Simple,use your cometitions local plant and put in your bags,Which is why you see so many people argue about pellet quality within brands,they are not the same from one locale to another.Which is why I have stuck with ligs over the years,the plant is not that far away,so consistant,do not have to do the burn n try thing every year.Would like doug to come on and explain it better,but think I nailed it.
     
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    Yup...that's my phone number...

    All business are a money game.....don't make money and you aren't in business too long.
     
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    actually, the Northern Idahos ship already bagged, by rail.
     
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