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IBC totes

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Ohio dave, Apr 16, 2021.

  1. Ohio dave

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    What's a decent price for IBC totes? Recently many more ads than normal for them.
     
  2. amateur cutter

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    How many you need?
     
  3. Ohio dave

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    Not even sure if I want any. I don't have anyway to move a full one. I was kicking around the idea to make piles neater and have a more uniform volume when I sell
     
  4. WinonaRail

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    Going price in these parts is $50 empty with bladder. I've bought them between $20-$30. Waiting for more at those prices. I'd like to have about 15 for my small operation.
     
  5. Sandhillbilly

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    Free ... is the most I’ve ever had to pay.
     
  6. WinonaRail

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    Can you send some my way? Nobody gives them away around here.
     
  7. sirbuildalot

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    You mean cage plus bladder correct? Around Here $50 is a good price. $20-$35 would be a great price. I often see them as high as $80-$100 though. Just the bladders can be found free often. Never the cages though.
     
  8. amateur cutter

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    For you Indiana & Ohio guys I think I can still get them free or very cheap, think $20.00 ish each. If you're wanting to take a ride let me know & I'll check into it.
     
  9. fox9988

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    They’re not cheap around here. About $50 each
     
  10. WinonaRail

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    Don't go too far out of your way but I'm interested at $20. I'm about an hour south of the Michigan border. I can get 2 in my truck or 6 if I bring the trailer.
     
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    I'll find out tomorrow what's available. You'd best bring the truck & trailer, that'll get ya eight. I've got forks to load them two tiers high.
     
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    Much obliged! I need to rewire the lights on my trailer so I'm not in a huge rush but I'm definitely in.
     
  13. Ohio dave

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    Too bad I'm on the Pennsylvania side of Ohio
     
  14. Homemade

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    It’s been a few years since I sourced them, but a surplus guy had them for $75. Way more then wanted to pay.


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  15. brenndatomu

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    How about the Wayne county side of Wadsworth? I have one I'd let go for $20...
     
  16. amateur cutter

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    Well, that's a hike, but if you ever get this way I'll buy lunch.
     
  17. Country Boy Chronicles

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    ive seen then for 20 and also saw lots of farmers just have tons of them stacked on their properties. Just go up and ask and I bet they would give some away and be happy to get rid of them.
     
  18. Prometheus

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    That’s nuts. We got one last fall for $100 brand new.
     
  19. buZZsaw BRAD

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    Ive made racks out of cull 2x4, 2x6, 5/4x6 (deck boards) to hold exactly half cord (16" length) I also stack in 1/3, 1/2, full cord quantities. Easier when i load so no guessing. How uniform size is your firewood?
    Ive never used the IBC totes as i have no way to move them, but have made bins out of pallets/reclaimed lumber for nuggets/shorts etc.
     
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    After looking for 3-4 years, I finally found a deal. 20 cages for $12.50 each. No bladders. Perfect for my needs. I have a wood port to store them under.