Mainecoons Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 I was shocked when buying firewood locally this year, the prices seem to have doubled in dollar values. Paid a princely sum for a small amount from the heretofore reasonable guy on Constitution. Stopped by and looked at what they were selling up by Dusty Chicken, even worse. Would like to pick up a real load of it in the car to prepare for colder weather likely in January. Anyplace not too far that has decent mesquite without the gringo pricing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Send your gardener to buy you some. They know how to haggle. Sometimes we do send our housekeeper to buy "things". Much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteforron Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 My gardener takes care of mine. I own a chain saw and I loan him my truck and he keeps my fire wood rack full. I like Mesquite for grilling my steaks and other foods. I find it leaves a strong Oder in the house. Plus other than Mesquite should be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Surely there has to be someone selling mesquite outside of the gringo ghetto. The ones there have no reason to negotiate and they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 I've still got about a years worth of firewood from the tree trimming at my house and the house next door several years ago. Seriously I have got to use it soon before the termites eat anymore. I bring in the firewood and the termites jump out and look for wood in the house. I sure hope they don't find any or even if there is any.besides the Christmas tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Better call Saul. 766-4275. Ask for a mix of white wood with the mesquite, this will keep the price down and help to burn the hard to light mesquite. maybe wait until after Xmas because my elf informant tells me you are going to get a lot of coal in your stockings this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Where is Saul? I want to see before I buy. Don't mind picking it up. Coal will work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted December 18, 2018 Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 24 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: Where is Saul? I want to see before I buy. Don't mind picking it up. Coal will work too. Saul is on Constitution, almost directly behind you. His wood pile is right on the street. His phone is 766-4275. He speaks English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted December 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2018 Unfortunately, he's the guy with the sky high prices these days. I used to buy from him but now I want to see if it can be found more reasonable. He has also been a good go to guy for me for minor/moderate tree pruning or removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Mainecoons said: Surely there has to be someone selling mesquite outside of the gringo ghetto. The ones there have no reason to negotiate and they don't. Where ever you will go you still will pay gringo prices. Maybe just not as outrages as around Ajijic. Our Mexican helpers know places no gringo on this webboard would consider or even know about. Just a thought. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 I believe Saul used to work in New Mexico, delivering Mexican built furniture. Many Mexicans now see the incredible wage gap between these two countries and find it incredibly difficult to live on existing wage rates. The answer is usually multiple family homes. It is so bad, that is what is supporting the Motels you see everywhere, young couples have to rent a motel room by the hour for privacy on "sexy night". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Well if he lived in New Mexico he knows that mesquite is valuable, one more reason to charge high prices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted December 19, 2018 Report Share Posted December 19, 2018 Mesquite firewood at 5 de Febrero, mountain side. Not sure of price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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