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Post by jpete » Sat. Oct. 11, 2014 8:19 pm

And that wasn't me. :D

Went to Tractor Supply in Coventry this afternoon and was told they had just sold their last 20 bags. Wonder if it was anyone here? If so, let me know how it burns because they will order more if I want but only a full ton.

They said the "test" is still ongoing. The store only got one pallet this year as well as last year. If it keeps selling, and there is demand for more, they will begin to stock it.


 
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Post by Merc300d » Mon. Oct. 13, 2014 8:32 pm

Hey Jpete. I went the the tractor supply next town over in taunton ma and they had about 2 tons. I bought a few bags to try. Not sure how far you are from here. Figured I let you know anyhow.

 
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Post by Merc300d » Mon. Oct. 13, 2014 8:34 pm

I'm meant to say next town over from me. Not Coventry. Sorry .

 
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Post by jpete » Mon. Oct. 13, 2014 9:34 pm

Taunton isn't far. Nothing is far from anything in RI. :)

Thanks for the heads up. I really wanted to try some before I committed to a ton or two.

 
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Post by mahanoydan » Mon. Apr. 20, 2015 9:34 am

Cranston coal ??

 
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Post by coaledsweat » Mon. Apr. 20, 2015 11:12 am

Is it still Kimmels? They are supposed to be building a new Tractor Supply on RT1 here in Guilford this spring, should add a little excitement to the process around here.

The pallets are an even ton? Usually they run 2400#.

 
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Post by jpete » Sun. Apr. 26, 2015 5:01 pm

I think it was Kimmel's.

Can't remember. And I don't know what the weight of a pallet is.


 
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Post by coaledsweat » Sun. Apr. 26, 2015 5:47 pm

coaledsweat wrote: They are supposed to be building a new Tractor Supply on RT1 here in Guilford this spring, should add a little excitement to the process around here.
Hmmm. A big Caterpillar D8 is on site now. :)

 
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Post by coalvet » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 1:57 pm

Got my supply of nut for the winter today. Eastern Ice in Fall River, Ma. They sell bagged only for $7.50 ea. Bags are wet but that's the way I like them because there is no dust when I dump them down my chute into my coal bin! I talked to the guy and he said demand really picks up after Thanksgiving. I never wait till then.

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Post by Sunny Boy » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 2:24 pm

coaledsweat wrote:Is it still Kimmels? They are supposed to be building a new Tractor Supply on RT1 here in Guilford this spring, should add a little excitement to the process around here.

The pallets are an even ton? Usually they run 2400#.


It's Kimmels at the two TSC stores around here, just like listed on their website. Same bags and sizes as last year - rice and nut. Same packed wet in plastic bags, but not flooded like some of the Blaschak bagged. :roll:

Pretty sure the TSC Kimmel's are only 50, 40pound bags to a pallet. Not 50 pound bags like other suppliers. And, the TSC pallets look a bit smaller than the Blaschak dealer's loaded pallets.

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Post by davidmcbeth3 » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 4:03 pm

coalvet wrote:Got my supply of nut for the winter today. Eastern Ice in Fall River, Ma. They sell bagged only for $7.50 ea. Bags are wet but that's the way I like them because there is no dust when I dump them down my chute into my coal bin! I talked to the guy and he said demand really picks up after Thanksgiving. I never wait till then.
Last year I ordered from them after Turkey-day (January I think). They were encased in ice. Initially they offered to exchange (because one expects serviceable coal not coal encased in ice) but they never followed through, leaving me to thaw bucket after bucket).

 
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Post by freetown fred » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 5:13 pm

Actually ONE would expect people to have their coal put up before the deep freeze sets in. :)

 
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Post by coalvet » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 6:39 pm

I hear ya Fred!

 
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Post by davidmcbeth3 » Mon. Oct. 05, 2015 9:07 pm

Why people are getting excited about TSC ... cost is $5.99/40 lb = $300 / ton

Am I missing something?

Or just excited about Kimmel coal?

 
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Post by jpete » Mon. Nov. 02, 2015 9:17 pm

davidmcbeth3 wrote:Why people are getting excited about TSC ... cost is $5.99/40 lb = $300 / ton

Am I missing something?

Or just excited about Kimmel coal?
If you buy the full ton it's $289. A small savings but a savings anyway.

Also my regular supplier is a touch over $300/ton with delivery for loose coal. Bagged coal is almost double the TSC price.


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