Are people having issues getting pellets this year?

[White00s10]

Bought 4 ton of regular Lignetics in the middle of October for 268.00 a ton I believe. Dave Wendell and Sons Wood Pellets and Coal out here in Concord NY. Not shortly after I bought my pellets from them, I was at my local Lowes and saw Green supreme for 8.67 a bag

 

[smcarlisle]

I have been finding them at hardware stores in the Littleton/Townsend MA area. Lignetics Green Supreme or Lignetics MWP. Both $350-$360. Did Okies last 2 years but didn’t find them until after I bought these Lignetics. Similar prices too.

 

[smcarlisle]

So in Mass. I called every place I know of and there are no pellets to be found except HD, Lowes and TSC. They all tell me in Nov. they expect more. Usually I buy in the summer but I was doing work in my basement this year which is where I store the pellets so I waited. Looks like I picked the wrong year to wait. The Green team at Lowe's are pretty good, but right now they're charging $8.70 a bag which I think is way too much for those pellets.

For those that have commented about getting a ton of pellets in the $200 range, good for you. I haven't seen a decent pellet under $300 a ton in Massachusetts for years.

I had the same issue in MA and only bought a few bags at a local hardware store. Now I see they are everywhere 🤪

 

[whit]

Whatever the local TSC is selling (as hardwood pellets in their own bags) in SW NH, it burns with no clinkers and not much ash. And they've stocked up heavily -- although I'll be surprised if they're able to stay stocked through to spring. Bumped from $6.19 to $6.29 a bag a few weeks ago (or 20 cents off by the tun). The local hardware stores are around $8 -- for stuff that's no better.

 

[bogieb]

Whatever the local TSC is selling (as hardwood pellets in their own bags) in SW NH, it burns with no clinkers and not much ash. And they've stocked up heavily -- although I'll be surprised if they're able to stay stocked through to spring. Bumped from $6.19 to $6.29 a bag a few weeks ago (or 20 cents off by the tun). The local hardware stores are around $8 -- for stuff that's no better.

What is the UPC code (all 12 numbers)? You may be able to look up those TSC's.

 

[whit]

The barcode has a 10 digit number with it. That lookup site won't take 10, just 8, 12 or 13.

52453 00306

 

[bogieb]

The barcode has a 10 digit number with it. That lookup site won't take 10, just 8, 12 or 13.

52453 00306

There is a number way to the left and another way to the right, those are part of the code.

 

[Jack Morrissey]

Lowes has something that looks generic but when you click on the link it says "still river pellets"
Selling for $6.48 per bag. I see they have over 3000 bags in stock currently.
Item #87059

Model #868557000016

$324.50 per ton at that point.

I bought a few bags to try. Not a bad pellet, although reading some reviews I see some hate them.

 

[Jeremy6500]

I just purchased my winter supply (4 tons) from Menards. Had these made by American Wood Fibers and Somersets. I have used these before in the past with pretty good success.

Has anyone had experience with Somerset pellets. They are in a black bag?

They were on sale for $5.58 plus the 11% rebate. Came to $4.97 a bag ($249 a ton)

 

[Cincinnati Kid]

I just purchased my winter supply (4 tons) from Menards. Had these made by American Wood Fibers and Somersets. I have used these before in the past with pretty good success.
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Has anyone had experience with Somerset pellets. They are in a black bag?

They were on sale for $5.58 plus the 11% rebate. Came to $4.97 a bag ($249 a ton)

Yes, been burning Somerset pellets for years. They are a very good pellet. What is great about these pellets is that their feedstock comes from their hardwood flooring plant. Therefore, their raw material is very consistent.

I highly recommend them. I paid $290/ton here in Cincinnati for them.

 

[Jeremy6500]

Yes, been burning Somerset pellets for years. They are a very good pellet. What is great about these pellets is that their feedstock comes from their hardwood flooring plant. Therefore, their raw material is very consistent.

I highly recommend them. I paid $290/ton here in Cincinnati for them.

Good to hear. I just picked up a pallet of the Somersets. My plan is to get the other 2 pallets of Somersets too.

 

[ABusWrench]

You can't go wrong with Somersets! Very good middle of the road hardwood. Have been very consistent over the years.