HOGEYE Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I was quoted 2.40(cash) and 2.40 (credit) per gallon to prebuy the amount we used last year in Bemidji area. Is anyone else going to pre buy this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Almquist Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 We prepay our propane every year too. We were quoted $2.47 in the Deer River area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Those are good prices and absolutely YES you should prebuy but it might be too late. I prebuy every year as well. $2.35, up .79 cents from last year We combine my tank and the neighbor's 3 tanks. Bulk rate and pay on the spot. Writing a $10,000 check is weird. Just an FYI, around twelve years ago I prepaid at .65 a gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDOGG Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 I prepaid in June and am now kicking myself as it has gone down since than in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott K Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Those are good prices and absolutely YES you should prebuy but it might be too late. I prebuy every year as well. $2.35, up .79 cents from last year We combine my tank and the neighbor's 3 tanks. Bulk rate and pay on the spot. Writing a $10,000 check is weird. Just an FYI, around twelve years ago I prepaid at .65 a gallon. 10K? Wow, you need to insulate your house! Even if that amount includes your neighbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outfitter17 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hey Surface Tension,What size tanks are you filling? Seems like alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingDing2 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 We did not pre-buy this year I have every year, to price protect myself. The reason we did not pre-buy? 200 Gal minimum x $2.52= $500 Bucks I just dont have $500 laying around, so I will be rolloin' the dice this winter. All my money went into boat fuel This is ridiculus when I bought my cabin in 01 propane was $.089 per Gal If you pre-buy and the price goes down, most companies will credit you the surplus. Prices are going down right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18 inch Crappie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 One word for you guys: GeothermalIt will pay for its self in 7 years at those prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 "We combine my tank and the neighbor's 3 tanks" The 10 grand was the total for 3 homes and 1 Studio. I'm heating 2100 sq ft with a propane 60,000 btu 90+ forced air furnace. That'll take around 1000 gallons. Couldn't do that if I wasn't insulated good. I installed the unit myself along with all the duct work at a tune of $800. If I compare that to fuel oil or electric the unit paid for itself the first year. If and when I need a new heating system I'll be looking into alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Just had our tank filled yesterday by our coop here in south central MN. and the price was $2.25. I thought that was high until I read your posts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingDing2 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Yeah I was really torqed when I found out my neighbor got his propane out of Roseau for 2.18 and I got laid down in Baudette for 2.52 why does it vary so much from gas suppliers. I also found out it is cheaper if you own your tank. I lease mine. Anybody know what a 500 gal tank costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I paid $2.37 cash and if you wanted to charge it was $2.47 and I own my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gn83tm Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Wow!!! You guys up north are paying dearly. I sent my deposit in here yesterday (in Ioway) to lock in 1400 gallons at $2.15/gallon and I thought that was a great pleanty. Seems like about 5 yers ago we were at 90 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye43 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I bought a new 1000 for $1600 and filled it at $2.15. With the new funces and heat pump should last the whole year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomdweller Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yeah, man you guys up north are gettting soaked. Prepaid 2.14 and I thought that was ridiculous. Went and bought a outdoor wood boiler. The heck with those arabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LwnmwnMan2 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 My parents have a manufactured home on the back 5 acres of my property. This fall they're switching over to natural gas. It'll cost $1100 (unless they can get a deal because of being 70), but at $2.49 / gallon they were paying, they figure within 18-24 months they'll save that much.That $2.49 was a pre-pay, contract rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyes12 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 One word for you guys: GeothermalIt will pay for its self in 7 years at those prices. Agree 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingDing2 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Propane has come down some...but not enough to really give us a break for winter heating. Lets hope it starts to fall like gasoline prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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