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What would you pay?

Discussion in 'The Wood Market' started by Ohio dave, Nov 10, 2019.

  1. Ohio dave

    Ohio dave

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    About a cord (maybe a bit less) of cherry logs. Needs bucked, picked up, and split. I was thinking 40$ US. But not sure if its worth that much.
     
  2. chris

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    around my parts that would be low by at least $40/ 128cf log cord and then it is Cherry which mostly brings a premium of about $20 more per
     
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    Your right on the money! It's not cut, seasoned, or split. And you have to go get it... Should be Free...
     
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  4. billb3

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    I wouldn't have to think about it. It is halfway decent firewood.
    But around me they're getting $300 a cord for it where red oak is only $250.
    SO I wouldn't grab it for firewood I'd grab it to sell for $300 cut and split.
     
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  5. Ohio dave

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    My plan was to sell it once split.
     
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    If one is going to sell, the price paid is very important. I never pay anything, that is my rule.
     
  7. Ohio dave

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    I havent paid anything for any wood yet. Paying a small amount for a more "desirable" wood speciez may be worth ir
     
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    As a general rule, I won't pay for firewood.
    I did buy wood my first year as I had no wood when I started...
     
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    Wouldn't pay anymore than $40, offer lower first
     
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    $10 for what wound up being 1/2 cord. There was a lot more than it looked. Probably 3 cords. Now if I had room and time I would take it all.
     
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    $10 for a half cord seems like a pretty decent deal to me.

    But I don't have an abundance of cherry available here.

    Don't know that I'd seek it out, but sounds like you got a fair bit of wood for a 10 spot.
    :yes:
     
  13. Yawner

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    You're saying it brings more than oak for firewood there? Why? I know it seasons quicker but does the market realize that?
     
  14. Ohio dave

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    Around here there are many that use it as smoker/cook wood. On top of that its not as common as oak. Generally it goes for pretty close to the same cost as oak.
     
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    That's what 50 dollars more means.
    Coastal community. Lotsa gated communities, private beaches. Million dollar + homes in the southern part of town, 1/2 a mill in the northern part of town. What greater way to impress the neighbors and friends than a good looking and smelling fire in the chiminea . Move over white birch in the fireplace for aesthetics, we've got nice smelling and looking cherry.
     
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    I would have been all over it for $10 for a 1/2 cord. I sold "HOLIDAY SEASON " cherry firewood for $20 for a 6 cubic foot bin last year.
     
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    There is a local guy who sells cherry/apple/ fruit wood for a premium. Does really well selling it too. I think a lot of folks just like aroma and thought of burning some ‘exotic’ wood.

    On a side note, paying for wood is not always a bad thing. I’m blessed enough to be able to cut all I want on 400 acres 20 miles away, no charge. That said I am happy to help at the ranch. It’s give and take. If she wanted to charge me I’d gladly pay it, as its so awesome to have a private area with gated access to cut. Also pig hunting!

    Years ago I had a hookup with a tree service. I’d gladly offer 20-40$ when a dump truck of rounds would show up. They never accepted, but Fact is I would have spent more in fuel to go cut that wood and haul it home. I like to do it, but still they are doing me a favor.

    That said...I wouldn’t go buy wood, kinda against what we like to do, but sometimes there is a time for it. Im usually on the selling end!
     
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    After the first year, it was reported that Tim was seen holding a sign at the truck stops near a logging area that said "TRUCKERS I'LL TAKE YOUR WOOD FOR FREE!"
     
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    He likes it that much, huh ?
     
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    Same here, I bought a little my 1st year but I generally try to never pay for firewood. However I wouldn't be opposed to put out a little money for a good deal like that especially if it put me ahead.