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To bag/bundle?

Discussion in 'The Wood Market' started by Ohio dave, Feb 3, 2020.

  1. Ohio dave

    Ohio dave

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    I sell firewood as part time/hobby. Maybe a cord a month. Not having access or equipment to go into a forest for wood, all of my wood comes from local tree companies or is scrounged. Because of this the types of wood and amounts are inconsistent. So I really am unable to supply any retailers with bundles. I also live on a dead end street so there is no traffic for a roadside stand.
    So my thought would be to set up a booth at a local festival to sell 1 cubic ft bags to the "city" burners. Just looking for thoughts on this idea.
     
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    Would a Farmers Market be a better environment for selling "local made" to a local grown crowd that might not be looking for kiln dried "bug free" wood ?
    Push swedish candles too ?
     
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    Can't see why it wouldn't work. No way to know really without giving it a try. Give it a try and let us know how you do.
     
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    Does this "festival" charge for the booth space?
     
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  5. Ohio dave

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    I have been looking at several. Yes all of them have a fee. Most around 50$.
     
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    Good idea.
    I've seen those going for $11 at a local hardware store.
    They will probably need some seasoning time though.
     
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    Did see a local farmers market that charges $10 per week its 4 hrs every Saturday in summer months
     
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    FB Marketplace...?
     
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    I dont want to schedule appointments to meet people all day for 5-10$. That would make cost per labor hr too low. I use marketplace for larger quantities 1/3 cord and up
     
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    I wholesale bundles to convenience stores. Sell them when you have enough on CL or FBM either pick up or delivery. I deliver all mine. I tried retailing bundles last year on CL with some success. I have trouble keeping up with wholesale seasoned wood wise.
    Try CL or FBM IMO.
     
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