I think I would utilize the cheap oil if that was an option here. Pellets beat electric based heat hands down. I get the pyro side of things here too as it is nice to burn and have a fire going but it would be more of an evening enjoyment vs. a 24/7 operation. I love my fires but I also like to keep some fun tickets in the wallet too. And I like some relaxation time which I achieved by not processing wood and going to pellets. All things being relative there is a point and cost where they all become bullshit.
Every supplier around here is LOADED with pellets. I have a good feeling once March hits there will be some good deals on pellets. Tuesday I bought another ton at $213 bucks. They are Greenways out of an oak hardwood flooring place in Collinwood, TN. I picked them up on sale at Orschlen's Farm Supply over in IN about 25 minutes away. This price is with a 5% veterans discount also. Greenways were recommended by a friend and seem to be a very good pellet. I have noticed some longer pellets like the Pro Pellets had but nothing to concern me.
Last year no one put pellets on sale ...... ever! Even over stock in the spring. This year I think they are feeling the lost interest due to cheap oil and propane costs therefore most places have a large stock of tonnage on their hands and they are not moving them. I have a feeling when it gets cold, cold some may be sold but I do not see a sudden surge and huge demand. Great!
As I've stated before. It is silly not to save money (if you can) flipping a switch for cheaper non-effort heat vs. toting 40 pounders, tending a stove and cleaning. Simple and cheap would work for me. Now for all the fire box die hards...... I get that too BUT I don't want to hear it. I will agree there is something to be said for a nice fire and the wonderful warm heat they put out. However, there is no way you would pull into the gas station across from another selling gas for 30 - 40 cents more per gallon just because you prefer the color of the sign on the station selling the same energy / fuel for more. Would ya? If you are that much of a stubborn idiot then it's time to set aside some pride and go see a shrink.
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I think these BB's and other suppliers were hit by the pellet manufacturers and had a higher buy in price but are also holding out hoping to still maximized their profits with excessive mark ups too. Funny how pre-buy prices (which these suppliers still make money on) jumped way up when the anticipation of demand and colder temps came closer. Yes, businesses are in business to make money. I hope they get a huge reality check on the price gouging though. I also hope these pellet manufacturers get some leery buyers all the way around next fall too and a bunch of stock sitting taking up valuable storage space at their plants. They need a reality check. Pellet prices have soared in a short time. My buddy started with pellet stoves 6 - 7 years ago and his first three seasons he paid $159 to $169 per ton. Then they jumped in price over night the following season and have continued to do so.
I am ALL FOR cheap oil prices. If anything it will put pressure on the gold plated fancy bag labeled junky pellet prices and keep the greed and price gouging down to a dull roar. I have seen way more pellet stoves for sale here this year and cheaper than last year already on craigslist. Many citing they are installing new central systems or just have installed one so their pellet stove is no longer needed. I doubt these peeps have a crystal ball and are really thinking or seeing very far into the future.
I'm not selling mine because I believe fuel prices are much more unstable than pellet pricing in the grand scheme of things. I have also seen wood burning stoves on craigslist and the pricing has climbed a lot oddly enough. Years past people were almost giving them away or happy to find a sucker to carry it out of their homes on the cheap. This fall pricing is different and higher than usual. I don't really get it because oil and such is so cheap around here this heating season.
Keep your fingers crossed that fuel and oil stay cheap.
Every supplier around here is LOADED with pellets. I have a good feeling once March hits there will be some good deals on pellets. Tuesday I bought another ton at $213 bucks. They are Greenways out of an oak hardwood flooring place in Collinwood, TN. I picked them up on sale at Orschlen's Farm Supply over in IN about 25 minutes away. This price is with a 5% veterans discount also. Greenways were recommended by a friend and seem to be a very good pellet. I have noticed some longer pellets like the Pro Pellets had but nothing to concern me.
Last year no one put pellets on sale ...... ever! Even over stock in the spring. This year I think they are feeling the lost interest due to cheap oil and propane costs therefore most places have a large stock of tonnage on their hands and they are not moving them. I have a feeling when it gets cold, cold some may be sold but I do not see a sudden surge and huge demand. Great!
As I've stated before. It is silly not to save money (if you can) flipping a switch for cheaper non-effort heat vs. toting 40 pounders, tending a stove and cleaning. Simple and cheap would work for me. Now for all the fire box die hards...... I get that too BUT I don't want to hear it. I will agree there is something to be said for a nice fire and the wonderful warm heat they put out. However, there is no way you would pull into the gas station across from another selling gas for 30 - 40 cents more per gallon just because you prefer the color of the sign on the station selling the same energy / fuel for more. Would ya? If you are that much of a stubborn idiot then it's time to set aside some pride and go see a shrink.
......... LOL!I think these BB's and other suppliers were hit by the pellet manufacturers and had a higher buy in price but are also holding out hoping to still maximized their profits with excessive mark ups too. Funny how pre-buy prices (which these suppliers still make money on) jumped way up when the anticipation of demand and colder temps came closer. Yes, businesses are in business to make money. I hope they get a huge reality check on the price gouging though. I also hope these pellet manufacturers get some leery buyers all the way around next fall too and a bunch of stock sitting taking up valuable storage space at their plants. They need a reality check. Pellet prices have soared in a short time. My buddy started with pellet stoves 6 - 7 years ago and his first three seasons he paid $159 to $169 per ton. Then they jumped in price over night the following season and have continued to do so.
I am ALL FOR cheap oil prices. If anything it will put pressure on the gold plated fancy bag labeled junky pellet prices and keep the greed and price gouging down to a dull roar. I have seen way more pellet stoves for sale here this year and cheaper than last year already on craigslist. Many citing they are installing new central systems or just have installed one so their pellet stove is no longer needed. I doubt these peeps have a crystal ball and are really thinking or seeing very far into the future.
I'm not selling mine because I believe fuel prices are much more unstable than pellet pricing in the grand scheme of things. I have also seen wood burning stoves on craigslist and the pricing has climbed a lot oddly enough. Years past people were almost giving them away or happy to find a sucker to carry it out of their homes on the cheap. This fall pricing is different and higher than usual. I don't really get it because oil and such is so cheap around here this heating season.
Keep your fingers crossed that fuel and oil stay cheap.
