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In SE Michigan and need wood? Call my cousin!

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    ChuckinMichigan Banned

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    I talked with Scotty Overkill and I got the green light.

    My cousin and her hubby sell firewood. He gets it from a tree trimmer and splits it and seasons it. Good stuff too.

    Craigslist ad here:

    For Sale: Seasoned Firewood!

    Some pics:

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    They also will build racks too:

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    Info:

    Seasoned Wrapped Bundles

    $3.50 Each
    * Minimum of 15 for delivery*
    *Delivery within 10 miles of Detroit*

    Seasoned Firewood Cords

    $75.00 Pickup or $85.00 Delivered
    *additional charge for rack*
    *Delivery is within 10 miles of Detroit*
    *Half cords are available*

    These cords measure 4 ft x 8 ft, are about 16 inches long. All the wood is pre split seasoned hardwood.

    Firewood Cord Racks

    $45.00 Full Rack or $30.00 Half Rack
    These racks are made with pine 2 x 4, and will hold a face cord that is 4 ft x 8 ft x 16 inches long. Half cord racks are also available. The racks can also be made with pressure treated 2 x 4, at an additional charge.

    Contact info:

    Call Pam or Ben at (313) 629-0882

    PLEASE NOTE: Ben and Pam both work full-time jobs. It's a side business for them. So, if you don't get a call back or answer, leave a voicemail and they'll get back with you.
     
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    The only issue I see is a cord is officially 4 by 4 by 8.
     
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    I don't claim to be an expert on cords. I copied all of that from their website. Which is here:

    The Wood Guy - Welcome

    and their facebook page:

    Benny Thewoodguy | Facebook
     
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    Not a full cord but a "face" cord.. Multiply that price times 3 for real cord cost..
     
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    They don't specify face cord is my point. Secondly some states have actual laws and definitions somewhere. Usually the weights and measures bureau. A lot of times they will say things like firewood can only be sold in cords and fractions thereof. Just don't want to see the people get screwed.
     
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    Yes in Mass. only a full cord is recognized and that is 128 cu. ft.
     
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    anyone know the origin of 4x4x8 = cord? Any correlation to an 8' pickup bed?
     
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    my cousin would screw nobody. not knowingly anyhow.
     
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    Think the cord thing is what the concern is Chuck. By definition a cord is 4'x4'x8' or 128 cu. ft. What is described on their site is commonly called a face cord or 1/3rd of a cord.. Babaganoosh's choice of words weren't the best and I think he meant no harm..
     
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    Right.... Might have to tell her about that, next time I talk to her. :emb:
     
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    Yeah, I meant that I didn't want to see them get screwed when someone takes them to court over the whole cord definition. it's not probable but it is possible.
     
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    truthfully, from what I hear; she mostly sells bundles, she's a got a bunch of accounts at gas stations around the area.
     
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    For some reason I recall someone once referred to a rik or rick as a measure.. Is this the same as a face cord? Just curious..
     
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    Bet that's a money maker too :)
     
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    As far as I know yes it is.
     
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    Either way, I'll mention it. But, thanks for bringing it to my attention. :)
     
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    Oh yeah it is.
     
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    Some people here in Michigan will specify face cord and that's cool, if they're selling face cords they should state face chords.
    Unfortunately many people here in Michigan do not specify if they're selling face cord or full cord, so if you see an ad here in Michigan you have to assume that it is a face cord, so you usually have to ask to be sure.
    It's just the way it is here, some people don't even know what you're talking about if you asked them if it is a face cord or a full cord,, I guess they think a face cord is a cord of wood
     
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    you lost me at the cord. :doh:
     
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