Don't be Tempted Stick to Your Prices!

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5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure the exact reason but firewood sales seem to be slowing down. I think it is a combination of my pricing and a current slow down in demand. Things should pick up as we get further into winter.
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@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

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@KNLFirewood 5 ай бұрын

You didn’t ask but I’ll give you my opinion anyway 😂…DO NOT lower your prices. I’m sure you’re charging a fair price for your firewood. You’re taking the time to cut it, split it, separate the species, stack it, let it season, deliver on a moments notice…so no. That Jackwagon can go source his own trees of the desired species, cut them down, haul it home, split it, stack it, get rid of all the waste, do maintenance on his truck, splitter, and saws, take time away from his family…oh that just fires me up! Have him call me, your prices will seem like sale prices! I don’t mind giving a discount to friends and family but making firewood isn’t cheap.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Wow toe stomping has begun lol. Don’t worry about prices dropping here if anything they may go up. Just fyi you may not want to watch my next video I’m not sure you can handle it. I mention the guy that messaged me yesterday $65 for a full cord. I actually held my tongue 😛.

@KNLFirewood 5 ай бұрын

@@OGAOutdoors What?! This guy…a FULL cord of hickory, seasoned and delivered for $65? He’s insane. I’m $180 per FACE cord of hickory, picked up. That’s $540 a full cord PLUS delivery! You didn’t do it did you?

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

@@KNLFirewood Well no if anything I would buy all I could find. $180 is good for a 1/3 can’t get that in my area. I’m $140 to load up and leave plus mileage.

@KNLFirewood 5 ай бұрын

@@OGAOutdoors $140 is a fair price

@Treestofirewood 5 ай бұрын

Yep stick to your prices. ALWAYS! And I’m not sold on just making a pile of wood instead of stacking. As I’ve said in all my videos where I talk about it. But to each their own.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I’m not sold on it yet but I’m making a pretty good wager. Time will tell how well it dries etc. Thanks for stopping by.

@billobermeyer660 5 ай бұрын

I believe we all agree not to lower our prices. We all work hard enough, even though we enjoy doing the work, to put money back into the business for gas, repairs, new equipment, etc. If they don't want to pay the price let them go somewhere else or do it themselves!

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I agree completely. My prices may go up but not going down. Thanks for stopping by sir Happy New Year.

@Mark-Marine 5 ай бұрын

You put a tremendous amount of time and labor into your finished product. You seem to only deal in premium wood. So long as you are seeking only a reasonable return on all that time, labor, and product, you are doing right. I undersold this season’s firewood because I put in the time and labor, but did not have your degree of premium product.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Mark I try to sell everything premium or otherwise. I have a lot that is not so premium just good old fashioned mixed hardwood. I do separate the big knotty pieces and try to sell them separately. Separating the bundle stuff sure makes it easier. I needed bundles Saturday and was able to knock several out really quick. Happy New Year sir.

@frontyardfirewood 4 ай бұрын

That splitter is pretty cool double edged splitt

@OGAOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah works great speeds things up. Split Fire 2265.

@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors 4 ай бұрын

I hear you Ben, We had to lower our prices recently. To much competition around here. we started off the year great, firewood was moving, but the Past month, we didnt sell a stick of wood. We need this wood to move while we can get the higher prices for it before we move to our farm. We have a lot going on at the farm right now with a new barn, new well, needing to run water and electric lines and a septic going in. I needed the money to keep coming in. So I did what I had to.

@OGAOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Joey hopefully it will pick up with the colder weather. Things have started selling better here since the first of the year. Good luck with getting everything done at the farm wishing you the best. Thanks for stopping by God bless.

@CH-um4iy 5 ай бұрын

I have always said, when you are in the firewood business, the firewood itself is free. The buyer is just paying for labor, equipment, etc.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Good point. The trees just don’t magically become firewood. I think some people envision the easiest splitting logs just flying apart into a nice stack that will fit in their truck.

@Christie-gp2cy 5 ай бұрын

happy and Healthy New Year 2024 to you, Teresa and your entire family. God's blessings to all.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Christie. Hope you have a great new year.

@ChrisLascari 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your time to make and edit these videos. Your videos are always fun to watch

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris really appreciate you watching and stopping by. Happy New Year God bless.

@TheRuralProject 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, middle of summer here in Australia, I’m selling plenty of double split for fire pits and pizza ovens, the firewood is slow ( as expected in summer ) but I’m holding my prices firm, just too much work to give it away cheap. I’ll keep stock piling and advertise more in winter and sell it all that way. Keep the vids coming.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and stopping by. Yeah the price is set I’ll just sit on it for now. It’s selling fine. It will pick up especially if winter turns cold.

@jdubbink98 5 ай бұрын

I agree, you want some “no” replies to your price. Premium product = premium price. I figure if you don’t sell out that’s good, then you have inventory so you don’t have to feel obligated to produce wood on the hottest summer days. 👍

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yeah I agree with the not selling out. I’ve never sold out before no reason to start now. I took this summer off and plan to next year. Thanks for stopping by.

@dereksstuff8395 5 ай бұрын

Stick to it! Here in the Adirondacks, firewood sells quite easily. I've been selling firewood for 20+ years and can't remember when I got a no. If you list on CL the ones that call are the "yes'ers". Usually sell around 60 full cord, all delivered, some stacked, no "pickup"

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve got it going on. Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a Happy New Year.

@billypitts6368 5 ай бұрын

I dont drop prices. If I dont sell out, it will really good next year. I agree on separating bundle wood. I have a couple big pieces and some smaller pieces. My customer feedback showed they wanted some bigger wood to last longer. I do however have what I call a goldilocks bins for pieces that dont cut the muster with my premium wood. Might be a little short, too knotty to stack or what not. Goldilocks wood is generally what I would just pile up and burn. It is great for deer camps or people that have a large firepit.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never sold out and probably won’t this winter either. A lot depends on the weather here. I probably would have sold out last year but winter ended in early January. I burn the shorts in my heater and sell a few also.

@candiceantrop4073 5 ай бұрын

Ben, do not lower your prices! Your customers should be watching your videos! They will then realize how much work goes into your business! Happy New Year! 🙂♥️

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I’m not planning on lowering any prices. Thanks so much for watching. Happy New Year.

@davegrimm9091 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Ben, don't worry about sales they'll pick up

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Happy New Year to you sir.

@Andrew-sanders 5 ай бұрын

I am the only one around that sell seasoned wood. I am out of wood for the year didn't expect to sell what I had first year back have 3 times cut for next. Good thing about face book is you can see the views of your add. Mine runs about 50 percent of views to can you bring me a Rick. Here you want sell elm or popular. Only thing that sell is oak, hickey and ash

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yeah that’s my way of doing it sell the seasoned stuff and make sure to sell it for a good profit. Thanks for stopping by hope you do well next year.

@keithpayne8943 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Keep them coming.

@OGAOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Keith I’m trying.

@outdoorsinthe608 5 ай бұрын

Well done Ben! I couldn’t agree more👍👍

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for stopping by sir.

@randygrider9758 5 ай бұрын

Stick to your guns on price. The only people that think it’s not worth it have never processed firewood. They will get cheaper stuff that will wind up costing them more. It’s all supply and demand, if you get overstocked maybe lower a little

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I’m in good shape prices are staying where they are. I had a lady yesterday wanting a cord. Gave her the price and she said okay then calls back and says she found some cheaper. I told her I hoped she was getting good stuff. Didn’t tell her she would probably get green wood and probably not a full cord either.

@TwinCityFirewood 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you about your pricing. I enjoy firewood for several reasons but I want it to be worth the time and all the effort that goes into it. I get a few no’s every year and I’m probably the highest in my area and still not getting as much money for firewood as your able to but I’m getting closer every year to where I’d like to be. Enjoyed the video as always

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s funny how the prices vary on firewood by location. It’s good that you try to stay on the top of your market. I do the same in my area. Thanks for stopping by.

@oleberg4196 5 ай бұрын

If people try to haggle on my price I raise it 10$ . I know,I'm a bad man. And, the reason the splitter was tipping was the gas tank was empty.😂

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I like the way you think. I had someone order a cord today then call back and say they didn’t need it they found it cheaper. I’m thinking have fun with the green 2/3s cord you’re about to get. Oh thanks for the advice I’ll try to remember to fill the tank before processing the big rounds lol 😆.

@jenkins2162 4 ай бұрын

People have no idea what it takes to produce firewood.

@OGAOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Just a saw and a tree lol.

@noelstractors-firewood57 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Ben 👋

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Thanks hope you have a great New Year as well.

@CliffsideStables 5 ай бұрын

Smart decision to pile the bundle grade wood in one location. That’ll speed up the bundling process. Tim in northern TN

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I have a big stack of white oak I split last year. I needed bundles yesterday and made enough to fill the roadside stand in no time. Take care happy New Year.

@charleshodge6202 5 ай бұрын

A cord is 128 cubic feet. I think that is right.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Yes a full cord stacked is 128 cf. I think the figure is higher if it’s not stacked 185 I think.

@rickkeys2345 5 ай бұрын

You need to fabricate a blade that does 6 or 8 on the split !

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

My fabricator quit lol. I don’t do a huge amount this way not extremely time consuming. Thanks for stopping by.

@davidedwards3734 5 ай бұрын

I don't lower my price!! They either want it or dont!! Happy New Year!!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I agree completely sir. In certain situations I have come up with a product that wasn’t grade A that I could sell a little cheaper. Take care Happy New Year.

@WilleysFirewood 5 ай бұрын

Stick to your prices. There is a lot of work in firewood. Need to make it worth your time.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Most definitely if anything I’m going up. Thanks for stopping by.

@RCAFpolarexpress 5 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Sir ; ) Keep Up Your OUTSTANDING Videos And Also Work ; ) Stick To Your Business Plan Sir and Price that You have set My Friend Cheers !!!

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Dave thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel. Hope you have a great new year. God bless and I’ll catch you on the next one.

@DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 ай бұрын

This time of year, i am stock pileing it up. It probably doesn't help. i am out of seasoned stuff, so i don't have to worry about it much As for pricing, i am just under the top 2 guys near me, and i still sell out every year. Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉🥳🎊

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

I have yet to sell out we will see how January and February play out. Lots of stocking up as well always need more. Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a great new year God bless.

@KotaBearTV 5 ай бұрын

how much do you sell on average per year?

@DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 ай бұрын

@KotaBearTV I am about 55 to 60 full cords a year, and I do bulk deliveries, no bundles.

@KotaBearTV 5 ай бұрын

thats awsome keep up the good work about what price are you i am 100 a facecord delivered anything over 15 miles is aditional fee

@DanielAtkinsFirewood 5 ай бұрын

@KotaBearTV : 100 face cords is about 33 -1/3 full cords, so you are not far behind me. I just to what I can do when I can

@timstout781 5 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, I've been looking at a split-fire splitter for a while now. Anything that you dislike about your 2265? Looks like a nice machine that's in my price range for the amount of wood I sell. Hope someday to get into the professional splitters when we move an have more land. Thanks !!!! Happy New Years !!!!

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Tim I’ve split a lot of wood with it over the last few years no issues. The log lifter does leak down but no real issue with that. Just start the engine and raise it up before moving. Not an issue at all if you don’t have to move it. I think as far as a home owner class splitter it’s hard to beat.

@cutNdryfirewood 5 ай бұрын

Folks are getting pinched on all sides with higher prices on necessities: food, energy, everything.

@OGAOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Yes we are. It’s really sad the prices at the local grocery store. Maybe things will get better someday. Thanks for stopping by.

@miked4079 5 ай бұрын

I burn wood to save money. With that being said it's only cheaper to burn wood if you do the work yourself. Buying firewood anymore is way more expensive than electric or propane for me at least.

@OGAOutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Mike you bring up some good points. I’m not sure how it would work out if I had to buy my firewood. I’ve never run my electric heat during the winter so I don’t know how much it would cost. I have pretty much an unlimited supply of firewood so I’ll probably not find out. Thanks for stopping by.