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How do I get a fair firewood price?

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Question: How do I get a fair firewood price?
Answer: You can get ripped off buying firewood. Sellers can and will confuse the firewood sale by using general terms for purchase loads. They will also short you using their interpretation of volumetric units.

Many states have enabled legislation to define legal volumetric terms for firewood. You need to make sure you are getting what was advertised. Call your State Forester to understand your rights when dealing with firewood volumes.

Please read Understanding Wood Volumes: Mission Impossible for a quick primer on wood volumes. Also, read Firewood Costs to determine your firewood's fair market value.

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