Can anyone suggest a good place where to purchase a King? I read here that the prices are better in the west coast, rather than east or central plains, but I don't know which dealer is reputable there. I have relatives in CA, WA & OR. If anyone can turn me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. Also, please state your experiences with your supplier if you recently bought one.
Finally made up mind - Blaze King it is. Now...the hard part.
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I will be visiting relatives in the west coast, so if anyone has had a good experience with a dealer in the northwest, please let me know.cmonSTART said:
So you want better pricing so you can ship it back home? Am I missing something? You read here? How about you actually visit a local dealer and see what the prices are?
rdust said:
Yes, I've read in this forum that east coast and central states run about 1k-1.5k higher on BK. Since I'll be driving to the west coast anyhow, I can at least recoup the diesel money.
I will be making the trip at end of this month so I'll be buying it pretty soon.Beetle-Kill said:
Why?
I doubt the prices at the end of the season will be any better, since I've found that most dealers do not stock these; they are mostly sold on a pre-order basis.
True, but you may find a more motivated seller in the off-season. FWIW, I was quoted $2900 on up this time last year, for the base model King. I purchased in the summer, parlor model, side shields, blower, and the gold door and trim- $2835 out the door. i saved a couple hundred easy.
Maybe...but then I'll have to make another trip out west; or I could talk my in-laws to make the trip here.Beetle-Kill said:
Good luck.. I bought mine from a deal far away from me (none even close to me) and BK basically has to do all the service on it.. They will make you go through the dealer you purchased it from for warranty service, hopefully you will need none but they definately will do it.. I like the BK stove but with the one issue I have had I think I would have been better off to buy a local product. Nothing against BK but its kinda rough on the consumer..
Jason
Jason
Called my dealer
BK ultra king in Alaska glass door
Stove : $2899
Fan kit$: $289
tot $3188.
forgot sales tax + $30
Classic stove $2649
Hard to believe the price variations on the east coast. (some hidden taxes / interstate import fees or something in the price somewhere)
Would be interesting to find where all the added $$ go, hope it's not price gouging.
Good dealers here, it would be a pretty drive to Alaska. Good 2 week vacation. Stoves are "in stock" several models. Bring your truck.
Shipping to AK has to be 2 to 3 hundred $$ for this weight for sure, when I shopped log splitters, shipping costs made me buy here.
I was just told the 30% up to $1500 US tax rebate ended in 2010, bummer. ($956 off the top of IRS tax bill, so last month $2232 net) if it can be made retro-active till April 15th.
Maybe some state rebates in your area.
Good luck
Good choice
BK ultra king in Alaska glass door
Stove : $2899
Fan kit$: $289
tot $3188.
forgot sales tax + $30
Classic stove $2649
Hard to believe the price variations on the east coast. (some hidden taxes / interstate import fees or something in the price somewhere)
Would be interesting to find where all the added $$ go, hope it's not price gouging.
Good dealers here, it would be a pretty drive to Alaska. Good 2 week vacation. Stoves are "in stock" several models. Bring your truck.
Shipping to AK has to be 2 to 3 hundred $$ for this weight for sure, when I shopped log splitters, shipping costs made me buy here.
I was just told the 30% up to $1500 US tax rebate ended in 2010, bummer. ($956 off the top of IRS tax bill, so last month $2232 net) if it can be made retro-active till April 15th.
Maybe some state rebates in your area.
Good luck
Good choice
PM me, and I can suggest a dealer in the Midwest who has good prices.
As Dave said, good choice and good luck!
As Dave said, good choice and good luck!
I gave 2550 for mine, shipped to me in Alabama. Mine is a Princess with 6" legs, gold door, gold top rods and blowers. I think the price was reasonable and the dealers service has been fine. The problem arises when a problem arises, their hands are tied by contract and its just a long wait.. If this were my go cart it would be fine to wait for parts but this heats my home.. For a product this serious I just think its better to deal close to home..
Jason
Jason
Yeah I hear ya but I bet they wont sent them to you under warranty to try and solve a problem.. My problem was a warranty issue, and might still be as its not 100% resolved but I give up. Do what you wish I'm just telling you what sort of troubles I ran into in hopes you won't have the same ones.
Jason
Jason
jtb51b said:
Sorry to here you had problems & resolving them has/is an issue.
Curious of your warrantee issues.
What broke?
How was it broke:: during shipping? while using it? etc.
Pretty much the same price here. Usually have them in stock too.bogydave said:Called my dealer
BK ultra king in Alaska glass door
Stove : $2899
Fan kit$: $289
tot $3188.
forgot sales tax + $30
Classic stove $2649
Hard to believe the price variations on the east coast. (some hidden taxes / interstate import fees or something in the price somewhere)
Would be interesting to find where all the added $$ go, hope it's not price gouging.
Good dealers here, it would be a pretty drive to Alaska. Good 2 week vacation. Stoves are "in stock" several models. Bring your truck.
Shipping to AK has to be 2 to 3 hundred $$ for this weight for sure, when I shopped log splitters, shipping costs made me buy here.
I was just told the 30% up to $1500 US tax rebate ended in 2010, bummer. ($956 off the top of IRS tax bill, so last month $2232 net) if it can be made retro-active till April 15th.
Maybe some state rebates in your area.
Good luck
Good choice
bogydave said:
Mine just all of the sudden quit self adjusting the draft. I had a thread going about it but I have since let it die.. I will work towards fixing it when its a bit warmer. Right now I just set it on 1.5 and let it rip, not all that great but it gets the job done. I still load it 2 times in 24 hours but I have to work at burning down coals and the stove top does NOT stay at a constant (or anywhere close) temp. If I turn it up to 1.6 it just races through the load.. Tough to figure out.. It did work right once or twice since the problem started but not much.. Thanks for your concern. I will get it taken care of soon enough. Now, back on topic!
Jason
BrotherBart said:
Brother Bart, where was that place located, i couldn't find it on the site? Just curious.
cass
What part of Washington are your relatative??
This is in the Yakima area
(broken link removed to http://yakima.craigslist.org/for/2169068088.html)
could be a hellua deal
I have no dog in this fight...
This is in the Yakima area
(broken link removed to http://yakima.craigslist.org/for/2169068088.html)
could be a hellua deal
I have no dog in this fight...
Beetle-Kill said:
There is a $1000 toll on the bridge over the Mississippi. Hopefully, BK will fix that. Doesn't do them any good, doesn't do the east coast dealers any good. Definitely doesn't do the east coast customers any good.
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