Midwest (OH, IL, IN, WI, MI, IA) 2014 Early Buy - Green Bay, WI

[Former Farmer]

I had picked up one ton of the Dejnos softwood blend just before Christmas for $253.50 from Fleet Farm. They are just about as good as the Uncle Jed's softwood. Good heat, just a little more ash. Only had room for 1 ton or I would have gotten more.

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

Fleet Farm has them on sale now for $5.49 a bag. They also have a marketing gambit where they'll give a $10 discount code you can use at checkout for your phone number and email. I just bought a ton.

 

[Former Farmer]

For anyone interested, Fleet Farm has $50 off $300 purchase or $100 off $500 purchase. Coupon code HAPPYFALL24. Good until October 16, 2024 I believe.

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

I was at my local Menards in Johnson Creek, Wis., the other day. They had Somersets for less than $5 a bag. That probably includes their 11% store credit; I'm stuffed to the gills with Peak softwoods so I didn't look that closely. Still, a decent deal for this time of year.

 

[Former Farmer]

Earth Sense Energy Systems has their new pricing for early buy program for 2025.

Still have to pay $42 per year to "belong" to their buyers club. These are cash/check prices. Debit or credit card, add 3%.

Somerset - Hardwood - 1.0% ash 7900 BTU $267/ton
Lignetics (formerly Marth) - Hardwood - 0.5% ash 8000 BTU $288/ton
Uncle Jed's Softwood - Spruce & pine - 0.33% ash 8450 BTU $334/ton
Uncle Jed's Douglas Fir - Bear Mountain - 0.2% ash 8600 BTU $442/ton

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

Good price on Somersets. If I an ES shop was closer to me I'd be in for 5 tons.

 

[Charles1234]

Good price on Somersets. If I an ES shop was closer to me I'd be in for 5 tons.

Looking for good pellets that burn good and a quad fire classic bay 1200 heard hammers where gd . Iam new. Pellets stove

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

Looking for good pellets that burn good and a quad fire classic bay 1200 heard hammers where gd . Iam new. Pellets stove

I'm hundreds of miles from you, so pellet brands are probably different. Somersets are good. I'd check big-box stores and farm stores to see what they stock, then ask for feedback on the forum regarding those specific brands.

 

[Former Farmer]

Earth Sense Energy Systems has their new pricing for early buy program for 2026.

Still have to pay $42 per year to "belong" to their buyers club. These are cash/check prices. Debit or credit card, add 3%.

Somerset - Hardwood - 1.0% ash 7900 BTU $276/ton
Lignetics (formerly Marth) - Hardwood - 0.5% ash 8000 BTU $285/ton
Uncle Jed's Softwood - Spruce & pine - 0.33% ash 8450 BTU $329/ton
Uncle Jed's Douglas Fir - Bear Mountain - 0.2% ash 8600 BTU $442/ton

Little change from 2025.

 

[Mr._Graybeard]

My local Menards has been carrying Somersets all this heating season. I bought five tons last fall at about $240/ton after rebate.
The Somersets were kind of a letdown. Pellets were dark, as if there was some bark in them. They produced a lot of ash and clinkers. I've burned Somersets in previous years, and this year's were not up to snuff.
That said, I picked up a couple bags a week ago, and they looked a lot better. I may get a dozen more bags to see if the quality has improved.

 

[Former Farmer]

The Menard's here had them as well for a while. I did notice that they were a dark color as well. I did not buy any to try. I am still quite well stocked up.