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Look what I saw at Academy Sports just a bit ago.

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  1. clemsonfor

    clemsonfor

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    This is the first place I had seen these things. I think it was Scotty Overkill that made them and I think DexterDay made some as well , maybe there were some swags GTG? But anyway I saw these and thought of yall. I first spotted them from like 40 yards away out front and knew what they were immediately. I had no idea these were sold commercially. But I guess anything g a person can make a dollar on. 20160625_105615.jpg
     
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    Did you see what they were selling for?
     
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    They're the JUMBO size, I say $19.99! Rope handles and all!!!
     
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    Nah my buddy asked the same. I'll have to look up online
     
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    My buddy just looked it up, I guess. He texted me. $14.99.
     
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    What are they?
     
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    We should all make up a bunch and sell 'em outta' the driveway for $12.
    Kimberly , sorta' like this............Swedish torch. I made one a couple years ago at my SisIL's. No need to cut all the way down though.
     
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    Yep papa Dave beat me to it.

    Yea I guess I should of wrote that for those who don't know. Wasent trying to make it an inside post or anything.
     
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    Yes, that is sort of a neat ideal. Glad I saw it.
     
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    I had a smart comment, I'll just be quiet.
     
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    That still mildly above what I'd. Pay. I'm with bobdog, I'm gonna be quiet.
     
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    I don't think I would pay $14.99 but I can see campers buying them. Of course I know when you are producing things there are other costs involved, such as distribution. They would probably sell more if they had a photo of one in use at a campsite so people can see and get the idea.
     
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    The rope handle has me rethinking. Lol
     
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    Organic flashlight.
     
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    There was a picture on the label. Look real close at the lower ones.
     
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    Y'all said it, or didn't say it......and, well.....:zip:
     
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    Made a couple a couple of weeks ago. I'll let ya know.
     
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    OK, saw it, Bonfire Jumbo I think. Still, a colour photo of one in use, people standing around enjoying a cold one, laughing, etc. Marketing, it is all about marketing.
     
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    Seen them at Sam's Club a couple weeks back.Forget what brand,they were decent size around 13-14" diameter,about same length.

    White Birch, had a couple ''certification labels'' on the wrapper New York State kiln dried heat treated blah blah with the rope handles too. $14.99 if I remember.....



    And course I bought 50 of them...:D
     
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    But it's artisanal!

    I'm actually going to make a couple Swedish candles this weekend for the 4th.
     
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