Trying to buy coal in bulk SE Iowa

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Post by Chad » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 1:41 pm

Title says it all. Outside of driving my dump truck to PA I have no idea how I'm going to get a few tons. Any ideas are appreciated.

 
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Post by warminmn » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 2:38 pm

TSC and/or call Blaschak coal for a list of dealers near you. Possibly Lehigh but their prices may be higher. Blaschak and Lehigh both have reps here that you can message also. Calling is quicker.

 
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Post by Chad » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 2:51 pm

Thanks, I called around for TSC and luckily was able to pick up half a pallet in Des Moines. Since I drill there no worries, but every other store I called only had rice or nothing. I'll give your suggestions a call. Thanks.


 
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Post by Chad » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 3:23 pm

Hmmm, everyone close to me is nonexistent, landlines closed down or passed away. Hopefully Kalona and the Amish call me back.

 
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Post by davidmcbeth3 » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 4:09 pm

Being in Iowa (birthplace of Capt. Kirk) you might have the option of burning bit too

I call the manufactures to see where I can get their products and most are happy to provide you with a retailer if one is able to service you.

 
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Post by warminmn » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 4:14 pm

The Amish usually know. I have an Amish dealer myself. Is Skei (sp) coal in Ames still in business? They are or were the only place in hundreds of miles with good bit coal but it's expensive.

David, bit coal is not a real good option in Iowa. Mines are closed there so what's still around isnt the best stuff or its expensive, more than anthracite. Unless someone is getting it from further west that I havent heard of, or have a buddy at a coal power plant.

And dont forget John Wayne and Johnny Carson being from there also!


 
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Post by Chad » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 4:33 pm

Mmm, I've gotten a call from Bloomfield which is neither close or far. I'm not looking for Bit, just Anthra.

You're missing out, what about James Tiberius Kirk?

 
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Post by davidmcbeth3 » Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 4:46 pm

Chad wrote:
Tue. Mar. 07, 2023 4:33 pm
Mmm, I've gotten a call from Bloomfield which is neither close or far. I'm not looking for Bit, just Anthra.

You're missing out, what about James Tiberius Kirk?
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