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Firewood vending machine comments

Discussion in 'The Wood Market' started by Woodshax, Jan 30, 2017.

  1. Woodshax

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    Thanks Sutphen....they are starting to catch on and a lot more profit than selling by the cord
     
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    Up here in the Greater Toronto area, most propane is sold on the tank exchange system rather than the tank refill. Quite a few including Walmart use a self serve vending system similar to yours. So, I'm sure this will take off for you and you will become quite busy. Good for you!
     
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    Thanks Steve,

    Those machines up there are made by Sleegers (Canadian Company) and they are our only real competition down here....but this is a very disruptive technology and the Big three propane companies that do exchanges are dragging their feet as long as they can but their big customers are demanding change
     
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    Though my loyalty as a Canadian is similar to what is the norm south of the border, I wish you all success and hope to see your machines in place up here :)
     
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    Interesting stuff, Woodshax. My friend’s sister just bought a house right on Lake McGregor. I’ll pass along this thread to my friend.
     
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    I just saw this thread and all I can say is " Brilliant".
    That could be the cat's meow for sure. What an idea!!
     
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