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Originally Posted by bobkatfly
I had quite the surprise this past summer. I needed over 100 2x4x8's for a framing project. I typically cherry pick small quantities from HD but had to order for this quantity and went with Hancock in Wolfeboro. When it was known as Winnipesaukee lumber I always got premium boards (premium price) with very little twist, bow, etc. This delivery looked like it came from the discarded pile at HD, still with the premium price). I ended up returning about 20% and cherry picked the replacements. Not sure if it was due to the Hancock name but very disappointing for a lumber yard.
Who ever I end up with for this garage, I'll have to pay attention to who they use for lumber.
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Winnipesaukee Lumber was very proud of their quality products and yes, paid for their quality particularly the doug fir, as did the contractor. But the contractors got good boards the first time, didn't have to waste time picking through, or returning or just throw away the junk. Every board could be used so they felt the premium price paid for itself.