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    Default fair price for jarrah - old woodworker don't want to rip him off

    I hope someone can help me. I have come across an old woodworker in the hills of Perth who has a some jarrah his family are trying to sell for him. I am very interested in some jarrah he has which is old wood from a train yard, not the best and not the worst, that is 4000mm x 245mm x 45 mm (also has some 6000mm). He does not know what it is worth and nor do I. I want to offer him a fair price as I don't want to take advantage of anyone. What is a reasonable offer to make that is fair for both of us?

    Thanks in advance.

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    It would have been easier to guess with some photos, however, I don't think Jarrah is particularly expensive so maybe $3000/m³ if it's not so bad and $2500/m³ if it's not so good. Recycled floor boards go for about $3500/m³ I think?

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    Have a look on Gum tree to see going prices.

    Make sure you compare apples with apples (take sizes into account)
    Some GT prices are overinflated so maybe 2/3rd of GT prices?

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    Quote Originally Posted by noahm View Post
    I hope someone can help me. I have come across an old woodworker in the hills of Perth who has a some jarrah his family are trying to sell for him. I am very interested in some jarrah he has which is old wood from a train yard, not the best and not the worst, that is 4000mm x 245mm x 45 mm (also has some 6000mm). He does not know what it is worth and nor do I. I want to offer him a fair price as I don't want to take advantage of anyone. What is a reasonable offer to make that is fair for both of us?

    Thanks in advance.
    Be careful here - old Jarrah from a train yard is probably not the best for furniture. It may be imbedded with all sorts of nasties: grit, nails, oil, etc.

    Take this into account when deciding to purchase, and its worth.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
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    Thanks all. I should have been clear with regard to:
    1. Quality - not sure exactly but has been indoors and stickered for years.
    2. the end use as it’s going to be used as stair treads for an outside deck. Kind of a feature to contrast with the more modern stone deck. also thinking of building table top out of the rest. I have attached some pictures which should help.




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    As above, $2500-3000 per cube is fair for rough sawn timber. I purchase most of my timber around that price point.

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    Are you 100% sure that is Jarrah, by looking at the face checking to me it could be Karri.
    If you can get hold of a small sliver and burn it, Karri's ash turns white jarrah black.

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