Hello, I am considering selling a Blaze King Classic I bought last year and has less than 2 cords of wood burnt through it. I was wondering what it might be worth. Since there is no Kelly Blue Book of wood stoves, I’m not sure what would be a good asking price. Any advice or previous experience would be appreciated. Thank you
Advice for selling a Blaze King
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New last year and you are the original owner? I would estimate a dealer would offer you 50% of the retail price that you paid ( not including tax, install). But I would probably try selling it for $500 less than retail on the open market, like here.
stoveliker
Minister of Fire
A Blaze King Classic - does that mean it's an older stove (as I don't think they sell "Classic"s these days, new)?
Then how do you know how many cords have gone through it?
Then how do you know how many cords have gone through it?
The classic isn’t an old model, just not as common as the ultra.
Yes, as long as it was sold to someone and burned at a location other than the showroom.
stoveliker
Minister of Fire
Going back to the BK site (where I had gone before I posted), I see it's a base, not the stove. One has BK King stoves with Classic Base, Ultra Pedestal, or Parlor legs - hence my confusion. (Maybe other models have that too - my Chinook has no such choice, hence my ignorance).
I am the original owner and bought it last spring. I thought the model was classic but my memory may be wrong. It’s a King with simple base, no legs or ash pan. I may try to get some pictures and post it on here for $500 less than I paid. It is practically new, I’d hate to have to lose half of what I paid.
stoveliker
Minister of Fire
I know a guy that has been pining for a King: @Nealm66
I hope you can find a good buyer.
Would you care to share why this stove did not work for you (so that others can learn before they might make a choice with the same results? It's good to have a balanced collection of info about these stoves, and a negative experience to offset all the BK fanboys (full disclosure, that includes me) is useful imo. Moderators will let me know if they disagree...
I hope you can find a good buyer.
Would you care to share why this stove did not work for you (so that others can learn before they might make a choice with the same results? It's good to have a balanced collection of info about these stoves, and a negative experience to offset all the BK fanboys (full disclosure, that includes me) is useful imo. Moderators will let me know if they disagree...
The reason I’m selling is because it just didn’t perform the way I was hoping. The two main reasons I bought it was for less creosote and a longer burn time so my wife didn’t have to add wood while I’m at work. The creosote issue was absolutely perfect, after 2 cords the chimney looks almost as clean as it did when I installed it. The burn time was good, however, it didn’t seem to be putting off much heat after the first 6 or 8 hours. I had been burning it near high on the thermostat and found that even though the cat thermometer was still active (about 12:00 position) it wasn’t putting out the heat I had hoped for. My backup propane was running much more than with my other stove. I heat 3000 square feet between basement and living floor. The stove is in my basement. I am sure there are things I can do to modify my house but I just can’t afford those things at the moment and my old stove heats the house well. I just have to get my wife to fill it during the day.
Nealm66
Minister of Fire
Man, I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase for 500 less than cost. Problem is, I’m baking myself out of the house too often with the princess. Would just be silly to try a king. Odd it didn’t produce enough heat. Seems like my princess pumps out the heat when I have it cranked. Shipping might be a factor , you might advertise it locally as to get something like that to western Washington might not make sense for a $500 discount on a used stove
Nealm66
Minister of Fire
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Nealm66
Minister of Fire
BK stoves are very good for low and slow burning, but if the area heated is large or the heat loss of the house is big, then it may not be a good fit. What is the make and model of the old stove?
When I am looking for values on something I will use searchtempest to search CL and also look on ebay and FB marketplace. That will give you an idea of what people are LISTING them for, only ebay will usually let you know what they SOLD for.
