Lousyweather said:
*DISCLAIMER* I sell them too.........I think every pellet has it's detractors, whether for valid reasons or not....I think everyone here, be it manufacturer, retailer, end-user have valauble information and insights to contribute. Just because Balls sells them, doesnt mean his opinion is worthless. You just have the advantage of knowing what he does for a living......we dont have that advantage for most of the folks here......
*DISCLAIMER* *I have been told I know crap about pellets and my opinion's are worthless*
Just a pellet burner here! I got lots of crap and still get some from time to time for scolding NEWP's quality. Locally they fetch pretty good coin for there pellets. More than some super premiums are getting. I just feel a mid grade pellet(IMHO NEWP's are mid range in my stove) should be priced accordingly. IMHO NEWP's quality isn't what it once was. They used to produce a pellet that was warrant of a higher price.
There is a place in the market for all brands of pellets and with that said frankly were going to need every one of them if things start to get shaky. Anyone remember the pellet shortages of the past? I do and cared more about being warm than what I was getting. I over looked quality(to a degree). I burned what I could get and afford at the time to ensure warmth. So as long as the quality is appropriate for what they are fetching for dollars. I'll shut my trap as long as there within PFI specs(if there wearing a PFI or any label with specs on the bags)!
I have always felt pellets should be priced more like gasoline. The higher the octane warrant's the higher cost. But if your burning 87 octane and paying 93 octane prices, You just haven't done your home work.
*DISCLAIMER* Not saying NEWP's are 87 octane either! This is just an example of sorts to compare apples to apples! I have no means to octane rate pellets, I'll leave that to the pellet grading pro's.
