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Sold my First Black Locust

Discussion in 'The Wood Market' started by buZZsaw BRAD, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. Chud

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    It’s an odd business, imo anyway. People will tell me it’s great wood and they will definitely buy again and I never hear from them again. Mexis have picked up selling firewood too. I’m still crushing it. Delivered to 4 today and I’m wondering if I should dial it back some to maintain consistent year to year inventory level.
     
  2. buZZsaw BRAD

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    The nobody home guy said its the best wood he has ever burned after many years with a stove. This would be his fourth year buying BL. Retired cop and very low key easy going. Id hate to sell the wood I set aside for him and suddenly he calls!

    Another regular buys 4-5 half cords (not BL) texts back in November. I couldn't deliver that weekend and he said he gets home after dark during the weeks so I assumed he wanted it the next weekend. Texts and calls went unanswered so I did a drive-by as he's very close and a cord of wood stacked up. I'm like WTH!
    I think some get spoiled as I can deliver within a day or two and with society wanting everything yesterday, he said sayonara.:hair: I liked this guy too as my lesser quality (too weathered, loose bark etc) wood went to him.
     
  3. Wolley

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    I don't hold wood for anybody. List it for sale, first person with money gets it.
     
  4. MikeInMa

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    If I sold wood, I'd hold some back for regulars that pre-paid a percentage of full delivery. What % is debatable.
     
  5. T.Jeff Veal

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    You're doing great, Brad. That's some nice loads you're delivering.
    Hope you can find more BL to restock the inventory.
     
  6. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Another cord out today to same customer in post #220 above. Ground froze up and he said whenever I can bring more it was up to me. He will more than likely get another cord before Winters end.
    First load IMG_6632.JPG IMG_6633.JPG
    Second load IMG_6634.JPG IMG_6635.JPG
    If my tally is correct that makes 4.5 cords this year so far.
     
  7. T.Jeff Veal

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    That's 2 nice loads, good for you, my friend
     
  8. yooperdave

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    Not much leftover space on those loads!