Just got back from Lowes and they have placed a 2 ton limit on pellet purchases. Lowes was selling Cheat River and Nations Choice. Called Home Depot and they have no pellets at all. If you waited to buy pellets it does not look good.
2 Ton Limit at Lowes
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chrisasst
Minister of Fire
My lowes has the same sign up. Unfortunately I have to buy 10-15 bags at a time. They have not in any way tracked what I have bought.
Husky
Feeling the Heat
Prices have gone up around here by $30 a ton. I believe we are going top have a shortage this winter.
Ctcarl
Feeling the Heat
Glad I I got 4 tons from lowes when it was warm out.it hurt the credit card but I had a feeling things were gnna be like this with getting pellets.
whit
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Local Tractor Supply keeps getting more tons in. Most recently their house brand, some seriously off-brand stuff before that. Of course since they don't deliver, and most folks can't pick up more than a ton at a time, a two-ton limit wouldn't make a difference there anyway.
I wonder if Lowe's has been seeing local retailers pull up a flatbed and try to buy multiple tons for their own stock. One local hardware store here has bags at $8, another at $7. Considering TSC has individual bags at $5.59 now (up 20 cents from a couple weeks ago), and their 10% off on anything coupons just went out, that doesn't make much sense. I don't expect the local hardware stores to buy the ones from TSC branded TSC though
I wonder if Lowe's has been seeing local retailers pull up a flatbed and try to buy multiple tons for their own stock. One local hardware store here has bags at $8, another at $7. Considering TSC has individual bags at $5.59 now (up 20 cents from a couple weeks ago), and their 10% off on anything coupons just went out, that doesn't make much sense. I don't expect the local hardware stores to buy the ones from TSC branded TSC though
That is exactly what's happening. And is part of the reason for the two ton limit. We had people buying 10+ tons, taking it to their businesses and selling them anywhere up to $2 more per bag. When there is a shortage, it's really unfair to watch someone drive out of the lot with 10 tons on their flatbed or trailer.
TonyVideo
Feeling the Heat
I am still waiting on 7 tons from my dealer that was $195 ton. I ordered back in June with delivery in August. Didn't happen. My feeling is that the manufacturer has stalled dealer shipments and shipping to who is paying the most. I have had to go to TSC for a ton to get me started. Paid $247 at TSC. Stove dealer I ordered from is supposed to get shipment in this week.
MSmith66
Feeling the Heat
Lowe's gives active military and anybody with a VA ID card 10% off on them every day of the week.
Wilbur Feral
Minister of Fire
Sorry to hear this, but I think I would be having a serious conversation with that dealer. Not to be overly cynical, but the odds of getting pellets at under $200 / ton anywhere in this country seems slim at this point in the season, even if ordered early. Unless already paid for or a deposit down with a solid contract at that price, you might need to think about another source of pellets if you need another six tons. Odds are that this dealer has been able to get pellets in over the past 3 - 5 months. They just haven't sent any your way, at that price.
TonyVideo
Feeling the Heat
The dealer was selling two different types. I chose the one that seemed to produce more heat. The other brand was $30 more a ton and he has those I believe. I have to make a few trips to get them all. I want to get these all in place before Christmas. I will be having another conversation this week. I purchased 2 Harmans from him at the beginning of the year for this old 1880's home. You would think I would get priority. I am sure he has people beating on him and I will be all over him as it now is getting cold this week.
funflyer
Burning Hunk
Out here in Arizona our local Home Depot has pellets for 3.99 a bag. These are Heatrs brand made in Show Low by Forest Energy. Lowes has Greentree which are made in the same place for 4.98. I tested all available pellets in the area and Heatrs and Greentree burn the hottest with a bit more ash. HD wouldn't do the military discount because they said they have the cheapest price.
Tonyray
Minister of Fire
so what is the coldest it get's in Arizona? I can imagine chilly but cold?
I have only been there in the springtime for a few weeks..
funflyer
Burning Hunk
Up here in central Arizona, we have seen overnight temps in the last 2 weeks down to 24 degrees but most nights have been in the low 30s. Last year we had a mild winter and had overnight temps averaging in the high teens to low 20s.
Tonyray
Minister of Fire
Highbeam
Minister of Fire
That's a tough one, what isn't fair about it? Pretty classic free market.
If it was sports tickets, it would be scalping.
Shortage still in CT. Tough to even find pellets at 300 a ton right now.
Highbeam
Minister of Fire
Scalping sounds bad but is quite fair also. Just like anybody out there buying low and selling high. I bought milk this week from a guy that made a profit.
Actually, scalping tickets was illegal in a lot of states. My state rescinded the law. BUT, a lot of musicians who have gone out of way to prevent scalpers from buying banks of tickets with sole purpose of reselling.
Highbeam
Minister of Fire
No, I didn't, but the supermarket did. I can no longer buy direct from the dairy. Now you see?
Just reread to get the story straight. Cant compare straight from dairy, to this. Your not buying straight from mill. Not the same deal here.
Anyways, im stocked up.
MSmith66
Feeling the Heat
Was shocked at Lowes for selling by the bag with .05 off per bag, 10%, Never again.
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