I believe : Let the "free market" system work
If it's done different there than here, that's OK.
If you are happy with the amount of wood you get for "X" $$, it a good deal.
Cord, bushel, peck rick, steve, face cord, square, truck load, trunk load, bath tub load , wheel barrow load, arm load, what ever,
Just remember, a "cord" has a well established quantity of 128 cubic feet, 4X4X8. a barrel of oil is 42 gallons, a gallon is 128 ounces. 12 troy ounces in a pound of gold & 16 ounces in a pound flour.
Some sellers know a cord of dry (20% or less moisture) locust has more BTUs than a cord of cottonwood, If I can get the same price for each, the buyer gets less heat from the cottonwood.
If I were "The Man" who established the market price for wood, it would be in BTUs. 20Mil BTUs, then the sellers & buyers have a more accurate wood value . :zip:
So when I get my own country, I'll establish my way. For now, I'll educate myself on wood types, BTU content, use 128 cubic feet/cord to measure how much wood I burn/need per season & when I buy wood, know what I'm getting in heat value.
But If I were King ??? Oh, The things I'd change. LOL
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