I've seen an older thread which mentioned that the Chimfex plant had burned down (how ironic!) and they were selling well on Ebay at inflated prices. I also saw the thread announcing that Chimfex is up and running again. What I'd like to add to the discussion is that I was recently pleased (though a little surprised) to find Chimfex on sale at my local Walmart. This is good especially because they discount fairly heavily. So I found and bought one for 25 dollars. This was nearly 10 dollars less than a price I'd seen on an internet site (plus shipping!)
But wait, theres more... Recently I checked back, and my local Walmart was already clearing them out. 15 dollars a pop, another 'red label' markdown special. I've got mine. Go get 'em, guys and gals. Yes, I bought a second one. I'll probably return the other 25 dollar one. Or not. BTW these items showed up way late in the season- not in late summer when all the space heaters get set out, but after the new year. My first receipt is dated early January 2010. OK, so we didn't get Stanley Kubrick's fancy 2010 space station, but at least we got Chimfex.
It's a much more secure feeling, burning with the knowledge that I have a 'save my bacon' sort of backup plan if things ever spin badly out of control. Of course, I intend for regular inspections and cleanings to help me avoid that ever happening. Still, I sleep better these days.
But wait, theres more... Recently I checked back, and my local Walmart was already clearing them out. 15 dollars a pop, another 'red label' markdown special. I've got mine. Go get 'em, guys and gals. Yes, I bought a second one. I'll probably return the other 25 dollar one. Or not. BTW these items showed up way late in the season- not in late summer when all the space heaters get set out, but after the new year. My first receipt is dated early January 2010. OK, so we didn't get Stanley Kubrick's fancy 2010 space station, but at least we got Chimfex.
It's a much more secure feeling, burning with the knowledge that I have a 'save my bacon' sort of backup plan if things ever spin badly out of control. Of course, I intend for regular inspections and cleanings to help me avoid that ever happening. Still, I sleep better these days.