Who wants to split shipping/pickup of pelletted 5-3-2 Actisol?

Farming Horticulture
#1

I’m thinking of buying some pelleted Actisol (essentially dried hen manure, 5-3-2 NPK), and for those who are certified organic it is an accepted input. It is sold for about 370$/ton. We could have it delivered to a central location and have everyone pickup however much they require. Shipping is usually 45$ to London (from Toronto) for a total of 415$ for one metric ton.

I’m in the London, ON area.

#2

Hi Denis,

I am interested. Does one MT come in a tote that could be placed in the back of a pick-up truck?

#3

Yes they come in half-ton totes.

#5

Can you please put me down for one ton? Also, when do you intend to have it delivered? Thanks Denis

#6

Noted! I’m working on dates and such. Stay tuned.

#7

Still waiting to hear back from them about availability.

@andrew.e.meehan, would you be willing for me to split the shipping cost with you but only take maybe 1/3 of a tote (so about 150-200kg)? We just don’t need that much this year. Let me know!

#8

Hey Denis,

Sounds good. What would my total cost be? Thanks

#9

The plot has thickened a little as they are out of totes at the Toronto warehouse. However they still have 25kg bags (minimum order of 20 for a total of 500kg) at 15.53$/bag. If we are able to go and get them there is only a small warehouse pick-up fee of 15$. So for 500kg our total would be 325$ for a half ton, or 636$ for a full ton.

I don’t personally have a pick-up truck so I’m looking into the cost of them shipping a skid or two this way.

#10

Hey Denis,

Thanks for the update. I won’t be passing through Toronto anytime soon, so picking up isn’t an option for me either. I would be happy to split a half ton with you. Let me know - Cheers

#11

Finally heard back from the rep and shipping a skid from TO to London is $175 + tax. That bring the total to about 485$ for a skid of 25kg bags (500kg), or 25$/bag. I find that a bit pricey if you ask me (compared to 15$/bag without the shipping), but let me know what you think.

#12

Obviously it’s a bit late in the season to be ordering this stuff. However I very much intend to place an order early in the spring so I’ll post here again at that time and see who’s interested, then we’ll figure out the logistics.