OK, got a delivery of seasoned hardwood that, the seller said, would amount to a good "cord and a quarter." Price was $145 delivered and stacked.
I didn't like the way they stacked it, but I didn't say anything. They left. I restacked.
Now, my wood amounts to two and a half face cords, or 5/6 of a cord.
Moisture content surprised me. It ranges from 12% to 18%, even though they just split it, so I can't gripe about that.
My math says this wood cost me $174 a cord.
I'd like to get more of this wood later, maybe three more truckloads. That, plus some of my own wood that I have set aside, should see me through the winter.
Your thoughts? Bite the bullet and pay his price? Educate him on "dictionary cords"? Or...?
Thanks!
Nancy
I didn't like the way they stacked it, but I didn't say anything. They left. I restacked.
Now, my wood amounts to two and a half face cords, or 5/6 of a cord.
Moisture content surprised me. It ranges from 12% to 18%, even though they just split it, so I can't gripe about that.
My math says this wood cost me $174 a cord.
I'd like to get more of this wood later, maybe three more truckloads. That, plus some of my own wood that I have set aside, should see me through the winter.
Your thoughts? Bite the bullet and pay his price? Educate him on "dictionary cords"? Or...?
Thanks!
Nancy