Used Wood Stove - Finding That Good Deal

Considering getting a used wood stove?  A used wood stove is certainly going to save you a lot of money, which may be a good idea considering how expensive these stoves can get.  These days, electric or even gas stoves are often preferred and the heavy iron stoves are a thing of the past.  However if you want that authentic feel, you’re going to have to pay a premium for it as these stoves often cost $500 or even upwards of $1,000. 

So again, if you’re not willing to put forth all that cash on a brand new stove, you can always look into getting a used wood stove, the only question though is where to find them?

Well, one of the best places to search for a used wood stove would be EBay.  Everyone knows that EBay is the largest online auction site where you can get all sorts of used equipment, including stoves.  So if you’re looking for a used wood stove, the first place to hit up would not be your local yard sale, but rather the EBay auction house.

Of course you will also find expensive stoves on EBay as well as some stoves are being discounted from $2,000 dollars and coming in at $900, however do note that there are also small companies selling new stoves on EBay as well and this can account for higher prices than what you’d expect as well. 

Do make sure that the one you’re buying is used or else you may not get as good a deal. 

Looking online on EBay right now, I see several wood stoves ranging in price from $159.99 at the lowest, all the way up to $1,399.  When you buy, you’re usually either going to have to bid on the item and hope that you win it by being the highest bidder, or you will have the option to click a “Buy Now” button which will let you just have the item right away, usually at an inflated price.

One last note on EBay, if you do use it, make sure that the seller has a good rating and that they have many positive comments, stay away from newer accounts as you don’t want to wind up buying from someone who is dishonest.

Other than this, the only other place to pickup a used wood stove quick and easy would be Craigslist.  This is a classified ads site where people can go on and post different things that they intend to sell.  If you’re lucky, someone might be selling a stove in your area, if so, all you need do is call them at the number provided and negotiate a price.