BTU said:
hossthehermit said:
compressedwoodsupplier said:
the O'Hara Coupon
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I am in charge of the pellets for O'Hara and does $260 a ton for barefoot pellets seem high??? after coupon $250.00
We put the coupon on because we saw a a chance to advertise our business in the summer... cheap advertising
Thanks you for purchasing our ice and noticing our wood ad.
Seems high to me, yes. Just bought 3 ton Maine Choice for $225/ ton, delivered.
Hoss....you aren't comparing apples to apples.
Based on Jay's test burn results, the Barefoot had 16% more heat and 24% less ash than the Maine's Choice, yet cost only 11% more ....so to me, the Barefoot's represent a better value. Now, I don't know where you live in ME, but I do know that O'Hara is way east by the coast and probably has some of the most expensive transportation costs to just get the product to him to start with, so based on these facts, I think he is charging a very fair price for the Barefoot's. I'm not saying that the Maine's Choice are bad or anything, just based on the numbers IMHO the Barefoot's even though they cost more are a better buy for the slightly more money up front.
"Apples to apples", no. "Pellets to pellets", or, if you prefer, "Warmth to warmth". I heated my house this past winter with a mix of pellets, as you can see in the sig. Maine Choice was the best in MY stove in MY house. Frequently the Revolution ran 10 - 12 hours/ day on the lowest setting that it's capable of. After dark, it would ramp up on the 'stat and down as needed. Some of the days would hafta open a window for a couple hours in the afternoon. Higher output at minimum feed would only make me open windows more. Never burned barefoots, or any of them fancy pellets, just wanna stay warm best I can. No disrespect to O'hara or anybody else, but I won't pay an extra $50 for the name. And, BTU, O'hara does business in the same town as the guy I got the Choice from. AND, you may find it a fair price, but you ain't the one buyin' 'em. All about what works for you.