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Default How Much Would You Pay For This Reclaimed Douglas Fir?

On Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 9:04:06 PM UTC-5, DerbyDad03 wrote:
What would be a reasonable price for these 2 lots of wood?


What's the going rate, per bd ft, in your area?

This may not reflect "old growth" prices.
https://hardwoodstore.com/lumber-prices


First Lot looks like about 53 bd ft. These boards appear to be quarter sawn, desireable.

Second Lot looks like about 41 bd ft. These boards are not quarter sawn. These boards don't seem to be rough sawn, but just used & abused milled lumber, needing cleaning up.

I would think the First Lot may be the better lot, overall. I'd buy this lot on the basis of bd ft or linear ft. Maybe, make an offer of $2-$3 bd ft, or $1.50 ln ft, see what happens?

I'd buy the Second Lot on the basis of each individual board.... Make an offer of, maybe, $10-$13-$15(?) for each longer board and $1(?) for each the firewood. The only thing going for these boards, as opposed to the First Lot, is that they are 1.5" X 6" wide, if that aspect is more desireable for your project.

Sonny