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Super Cedar Fire Starters

Post in 'The Wood Shed' started by Skinn, Nov 23, 2008.

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  1. Got Wood Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2008
    882 posts
    Dutchess Cty, NY
    Used my free samples and just ordered a 100 more.... they work great. Nice to have when you dont feel like dealing with the hassle of a tough to light fire.

    BTW - Great marketing strategy offering free samples on this forum. I gotta believe the cost of the free samples is minimal compared to the orders it generates. Smart move.
    Got Wood, Dec 17, 2008
    #26

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  2. geardoc Member

    joined: Oct 30, 2008
    56 posts
    Yorktown Virginia
    Just ordered a case of 72 Super Cedars... I was also sold after the free samples.
    geardoc, Jan 27, 2009
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  3. Abhoth Member

    joined: Dec 5, 2008
    34 posts
    Inland Northwest
    I've tried the cedars and fatwood and a variety of products for fire starters.... But then it occurred to me, why pay for a product when a couple of sheets of crumpled newspaper will get me to the same place, a nice warm fire.
    Abhoth, Jan 27, 2009
    #28

  4. LLigetfa Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 9, 2008
    7,310 posts
    NW Ontario
    How did you manage to get 100 MORE free samples? How do they stay in business if they give away a 100 free samples?
    LLigetfa, Jan 27, 2009
    #29

  5. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
    9,266 posts
    Bend, Oregon
    I got tired of using newspaper. Super Cedars are the best thing since split wood. 1/4 puck and some kindling & I'm off to the races. Because of the way we burn, and the fact that we burn softwood exclusively, I'm basically starting from cold every morning. Super Cedars make quick & easy work of it. I love 'em! Rick
    fossil, Jan 27, 2009
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  6. Got Wood Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2008
    882 posts
    Dutchess Cty, NY
    I have totally gone away from paper, using these exclusively. I break them into 6 pieces (break in zip lock bag). Starting a fire is so easy with these... I lay out 2 flat surface pieces, place the cedar starter on them, light it, then add kindling to get it going then add on some splits...and she's off and running in no time.

    Another thought, not sure if there is any validity to this or not... while reading in the Heart forum I read that newspaper can contribute to igniting/causing shimmney fires. Can it then be deduced that using cedar starters is safer? Not sure... I'm sure others way more knowledgable can comment
    Got Wood, Jan 27, 2009
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  7. karri0n New Member

    joined: Nov 18, 2008
    1,148 posts
    Eastern CT
    They work well, but they really aren't much different than the StarterLogggggggggggggggggg brand ones(which are a step above the durastarts). Although I would need to do a cost comparison to be sure, I break the Starterlogggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggs into four pieces as well, and I can get them locally and on sale. I think they are cheaper. While I like to support someone of the community, and I appreciate the free sample, I very well realize that those free samples are probably the best marketing that company has gotten so far, and I'm not going to pay double for the same product, plus shipping.

    For the record, I haven't bought any StarterLogggggg brand starters in a long time, either.
    karri0n, Jan 27, 2009
    #32
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