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Bigjim13

Bigjim13

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I did a quick search on these and found they were not all that well liked, at least I think it was the same company; Maine Woods Pellet Co. LLC. I have found a local dealer here in Southern VT who is offering them at $229/ton. I talked with the person in the shop and she said it was a 80% hardwood pellet. They gave me a bag to burn before I committed to the 4 tons or so that I will need for next season. Am I setting myself up for disaster here? It seems like a good deal. They said all their other brands will be going between $259 and $299/ton. Thanks in advance for any responses!
 
do a test run first, 10 bags

make sure they look like pellets should and not small black 1/4 pellets
 
j00fek said:
do a test run first, 10 bags

make sure they look like pellets should and not small black 1/4 pellets
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These seem ok, a little longer and lighter in color but definitely look like pellets! LOL!
 
good, i had 2 tons of the crappy pellets last yr, but i just got 5 bags of the new ones and they are fine

always do a test run!
 
Bigjim13 said:
I did a quick search on these and found they were not all that well liked, at least I think it was the same company; Maine Woods Pellet Co. LLC. I have found a local dealer here in Southern VT who is offering them at $229/ton. I talked with the person in the shop and she said it was a 80% hardwood pellet. They gave me a bag to burn before I committed to the 4 tons or so that I will need for next season. Am I setting myself up for disaster here? It seems like a good deal. They said all their other brands will be going between $259 and $299/ton. Thanks in advance for any responses!
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I just picked up 10 bags Maine Woods Pellets from the Stove Depot in Rutland. Going to try them out before I commit. After hearing all the problems users had
I hope they work OK because it is impossible to find a good deal around here. Sounds like The new pellet mill in North Clarendon is coming on line soon.If all goes well Vermont may finally have a local and reliable source for pellets.
 
BDPVT said:
Bigjim13 said:
I did a quick search on these and found they were not all that well liked, at least I think it was the same company; Maine Woods Pellet Co. LLC. I have found a local dealer here in Southern VT who is offering them at $229/ton. I talked with the person in the shop and she said it was a 80% hardwood pellet. They gave me a bag to burn before I committed to the 4 tons or so that I will need for next season. Am I setting myself up for disaster here? It seems like a good deal. They said all their other brands will be going between $259 and $299/ton. Thanks in advance for any responses!
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I just picked up 10 bags Maine Woods Pellets from the Stove Depot in Rutland. Going to try them out before I commit. After hearing all the problems users had
I hope they work OK because it is impossible to find a good deal around here. Sounds like The new pellet mill in North Clarendon is coming on line soon.If all goes well Vermont may finally have a local and reliable source for pellets.
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Thats where I grabbed the bag from. I couldn't believe it. My wife was on her way to her parents sugarhouse in Ludlow and called me to tell me they had them for $229/ton, I almost fell over. Prior to that the cheapest I had found was $290/ton at TSC, we got them there last year for $239/ton. Now instead of hoping for warmer weather I am hoping it gets cool enough at night to get an accurate test done.

I was excited when I heard about the new pellet mill in North Clarendon. Have you heard if they are going to sell direct to customers or only to dealers? I have been able to find very little info other than the article in the Rutland Herald.
 
Bigjim13 said:
BDPVT said:
Bigjim13 said:
I did a quick search on these and found they were not all that well liked, at least I think it was the same company; Maine Woods Pellet Co. LLC. I have found a local dealer here in Southern VT who is offering them at $229/ton. I talked with the person in the shop and she said it was a 80% hardwood pellet. They gave me a bag to burn before I committed to the 4 tons or so that I will need for next season. Am I setting myself up for disaster here? It seems like a good deal. They said all their other brands will be going between $259 and $299/ton. Thanks in advance for any responses!
Click to expand...

I just picked up 10 bags Maine Woods Pellets from the Stove Depot in Rutland. Going to try them out before I commit. After hearing all the problems users had
I hope they work OK because it is impossible to find a good deal around here. Sounds like The new pellet mill in North Clarendon is coming on line soon.If all goes well Vermont may finally have a local and reliable source for pellets.
Click to expand...

Thats where I grabbed the bag from. I couldn't believe it. My wife was on her way to her parents sugarhouse in Ludlow and called me to tell me they had them for $229/ton, I almost fell over. Prior to that the cheapest I had found was $290/ton at TSC, we got them there last year for $239/ton. Now instead of hoping for warmer weather I am hoping it gets cool enough at night to get an accurate test done.

I was excited when I heard about the new pellet mill in North Clarendon. Have you heard if they are going to sell direct to customers or only to dealers? I have been able to find very little info other than the article in the Rutland Herald.
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Apparently they plan to startup sometime in April. My wife passes by often on her way home from work and they now have a large stack of logs behind the plant. Good sign! I spoke to a friend recently who stopped by one day and talked to the owner. They do not plan to sell direct to the public. Instead they have a retail distributor in Middlebury who will be onsite every Saturday to take orders. No idea on pricing yet.
 
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