Used Englander 30-NC --- is this a good deal?

[Swedishchef]

I was going to ask you to post pictures! Nicely done.

Where in Maine are you located?

Welcome to the forums.

Andrew

 

[Seasoned Oak]

I paid 850 at my local Home Depot for a brand new unblemished NC-30 and walked out the store with it..

$650 each, for both of mine plus free home delivery and 0 Interest from Home depot,once in the spring and once in the fall of 2010.

 

[USMC80]

brand new $899 at home depot

 

[Jdog]

You can catch them on sale here every now and then and get one for 450-500 new in the spring if they have one left over. I bought a new 13nc two months ago for $489 and every one says they are $650-800 other places.

 

[Bob]

wish I could wait for a better deal but I wanna be warm NOW. Since this the last year for the tax break I'll take that as my discount.

 

[begreen]

Good plan Bob. I think you and the missus are going to enjoy that big boy.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Home Depot's website has it listed for $899 as of now. Id rather pay $899 and walk out of the store with a brand new, unblemised stove bought from a reputable superstore than get a blemished stove purchased from a smaller company and have to worry about shipping. Thats just my opinion that doesnt really matter anyway.
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Why walk out with the stove when you can have them ship it to you for free?

 

[BrowningBAR]

Well, I managed to convince the wife. Going to HD today to pay for my brand spankin new 30 NC for $853.50. I Plan to pick it up this weekend. I've read the curing threads. First few burns will be in the driveway. Thanks for all the advice guys. Really looking forward to this heater. I'll post pics if anyone is interested. Cheers!

Order online and go with the free shipping. Trust me. It is SO much easier than bringing it home yourself.

 

[mellow]

You gotta wait for shipping, doesn't sound like he wants to wait.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

You can catch them on sale here every now and then and get one for 450-500 new in the spring if they have one left over. I bought a new 13nc two months ago for $489 and every one says they are $650-800 other places.

The 13 is a few hundred cheaper than the 30. I have yet to find a 30 for less than $650. Mostly around $899.

 

[tekguy]

wish I could wait for a better deal but I wanna be warm NOW. Since this the last year for the tax break I'll take that as my discount.

I dont believe anyone has found those super deals everyone talks about recently so don't sweat it.. I waited for about a year looking/checking for a 30 at those prices and it never happened -

 

[wit of a twit]

Hi All,
I've been lurking on the forums now for probably 6-8 weeks and I'm very grateful for the all the knowledge I've obtained so far. This is the first time we're trying to heat with wood this winter in Maine. Otherwise it's oil for us. I bought an Englander NC 13 used from craiglist. Great little stove but I need more. I don't have the money to buy new.

There is a used NC-30 about an hour and fifteen minute drive from me. It was made in 2007 but the stove has not been used in the last 2 years and is sitting in the guys garage. He wants $400 for it I'm hoping I can get him down to $300 as it needs at least one ceramic fiber board (maybe two) and a new gasket.I've posted some pics. I don't care about the cosmetics as it's a basement stove. I welcome any input from the more experienced and knowledgeable forum members. Thanks so much.

Bob from Maine

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I know a lot of people are saying wait till spring for a deal. I just bought my NC 30 from home depot along with a new chimney liner. I got 10% off the total plus an additional $100 gift card, after they messed up my order. So in total I paid $1400 for a brand new NC-30 and liner. To get the 10% off you have to call a few times, and request it. I called two times and online chatted twice. I explained my "good customer" situation and explained that I could get the same product sold as summer's heat from Lowes for the same price due to price matching. On the second chatting attempt I got my 10% discount. It is important to not be a jerk. Be nice and nice things happen. Also, if your have a local HD that stocks the stove, you can walk in and ask the store manager for $100 off. Same concept applies, be nice. My understanding is a manager can take $100 off any item, that does not include 10% military discount. good luck.

edit: just looked at my receipt: NC-30 was $709 and liner was $519. This does not include the $100 gift card.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

I dont believe anyone has found those super deals everyone talks about recently so don't sweat it.. I waited for about a year looking/checking for a 30 at those prices and it never happened -

I agree, since i got mine 3 years ago i think they adjusted their production and purchase numbers so they dont have to discount heavily in the off season. I did not see any major discounts for about 2 Yrs even when using the zip code trick.

 

[wit of a twit]

I agree, since i got mine 3 years ago i think they adjusted their production and purchase numbers so they dont have to discount heavily in the off season. I did not see any major discounts for about 2 Yrs even when using the zip code trick.

I just got a NC 30 new from home depot for roughly 700.

 

[firefighterjake]

Make sure you get your T-shirt from Brother Bart.

 

[Saddle Mander]

I paid 850 at my local Home Depot for a brand new unblemished NC-30 and walked out the store with it. They put it in my pick-up with a forklift and I drove it home. When i got home i took all the bricks out of it while it was in the truck along with the ash drawer and my neighbor and I carried it from my driveway, around my house, through the sliding rear doors into the house and placed it onto the Hearth. I dont think 850 is a good deal for a blemished NC-30 that requires aggravation of planning and driving to the nearest shipping terminal to pick it up. 500 bucks may be worth it but not 850.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Saddle Mander]

I put my NC13 on my HD card a few months ago so I wouldn't have to pay interest for 6 months (which gave me the $$ to install the chimney).

 

[Bob]

I was going to ask you to post pictures! Nicely done.

Where in Maine are you located?

Welcome to the forums.

Andrew

Hi Andrew, I'm in Southern Maine, Portland area.

Well, the deed is done. $853.50 including tax. After getting home and reading all the posts since I last checked in (and thanks for all the posts) I called the manager at HD and he didn't know of any program of giving out discretionary $100 discounts or gift cards. Just percentage discounts. I'll be glad for the $300 tax credit early next year. I could only get the 10% in store with the credit card promotion. I don't mind picking it up. They'll load it on my trailer and I have 3 boys to help me move it around. Love that 'free' labor.

"Good plan Bob. I think you and the missus are going to enjoy that big boy."
begreen - you're talking about the stove I assume!

I'll post pics on a new thread when I'm up and burning. My plan is to pick it up this weekend and start the curing burns outside. Sounds like I should do a minimum of 3 starting cold and gradually increase the temps?

And what's this about a T shirt from brother Bart??? is this a for real thing?

 

[BrotherBart]

Well, I managed to convince the wife. Going to HD today to pay for my brand spankin new 30 NC for $853.50. I Plan to pick it up this weekend. I've read the curing threads. First few burns will be in the driveway. Thanks for all the advice guys. Really looking forward to this heater. I'll post pics if anyone is interested. Cheers!

Here's both of your shirts.

 

[wit of a twit]

And what's this about a T shirt from brother Bart??? is this a for real thing?

I hope so. I haven't set up my stove yet, and i could use the extra layers.

 

[bluedogz]

Hi Andrew, I'm in Southern Maine, Portland area.

And what's this about a T shirt from brother Bart??? is this a for real thing?

Wait for it... he'll contact you.

 

[wit of a twit]

Here's both of your shirts.

I like the black version

 

[Bob]

oooooohhh....I like those shirts. Both styles. Hard to choose which.

 

[Saddle Mander]

oooooohhh....I like those shirts. Both styles. Hard to choose which.

All depends on if you plan on wearing it for formal or casual occasions.

 

[Jdog]

Hey now I never got my shirt with the new 13nc BB. Ha ha I did three burn in outside to but every time I hit a new high on stove it let off smell and set the alarms off I'd recommend burning to at least 500 deg out side if I were u I smelt it for maybe 3 days at each new high. IMO. GOOD BUY.