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Corinne
My munchkins
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corinne
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oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
our oil contract is over next month and looking to find another oil company. please share what quotes you guys have gotten.
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Posted 5/18/10 7:39 PM  |
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july4mrsO
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Jess
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Just got some quotes over the past two days:
Meenan - $2.74 currently, ceiling of $2.99 for the year, $119 service contract
Slomin's - $2.79 lock in for the year (they didn't offer me any ceiling rate), $109 service contract
Petro - $2.99 currently (eventually got them down to $2.74) with a ceiling of $3.18 for the year, $129 service contract
Both Meenan & Petro offered $100 credit if someone refers you.
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| Posted 5/18/10 8:47 PM |
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Corinne
My munchkins
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corinne
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
ok thanks for that info. im going to call around tomorrow and will share what i find.
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| Posted 5/19/10 11:01 PM |
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2BEANS
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Tina
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by july4mrsO
Just got some quotes over the past two days:
Meenan - $2.74 currently, ceiling of $2.99 for the year, $119 service contract
Slomin's - $2.79 lock in for the year (they didn't offer me any ceiling rate), $109 service contract
Petro - $2.99 currently (eventually got them down to $2.74) with a ceiling of $3.18 for the year, $129 service contract
Both Meenan & Petro offered $100 credit if someone refers you.
Petro and meenan are same company just different name.
what is a ceiling rate? so much to learn and im freaking out
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| Posted 5/20/10 8:45 AM |
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july4mrsO
Happy boy!
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Jess
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by 2BEANS
Posted by july4mrsO
Just got some quotes over the past two days:
Meenan - $2.74 currently, ceiling of $2.99 for the year, $119 service contract
Slomin's - $2.79 lock in for the year (they didn't offer me any ceiling rate), $109 service contract
Petro - $2.99 currently (eventually got them down to $2.74) with a ceiling of $3.18 for the year, $129 service contract
Both Meenan & Petro offered $100 credit if someone refers you.
Petro and meenan are same company just different name.
what is a ceiling rate? so much to learn and im freaking out
Are they really? That's weird because when I talked to Petro I told them Meenan gave me a better rate and they went on and on about how their service is better. Oh well, I never know which companies are related anymore.
The ceiling means the price will never go above that amount for the year. It could go down but will never go higher.
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| Posted 5/20/10 9:16 AM |
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lisa0807
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Lisa
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
What a drag to have to search for the "best" price for oil...we were locked into a great rate last year with Slomins but this year they quoted me a price $2.84 and $165 for a service plan...I spoke with General and they gave me a price of $2.49 with a ceiling of $2.77 and $125 for a service plan.
I guess I will be freezing in my house next year...
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| Posted 5/20/10 12:37 PM |
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Elise-N-Matt
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Elise
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Check out Rocky & Marciano it's my uncle's business
http://www.rockyandmarcianofuel.com/
Message edited 5/20/2010 3:41:52 PM.
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| Posted 5/20/10 3:41 PM |
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mom2b
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
General-Ceiling plan not to exceed $2.63/gallon and $100 credit if you refer someone.
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| Posted 5/20/10 4:46 PM |
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
I am not a fan of "ceiling plans". Who's to say what numbers they use to determine their market rate for oil? Especially when you are already locked into them! The ball is in their court and they have you.
Nine times out of ten, I can see them just charging you the ceiling rate after the initial delivery.
Either lock me in for an entire year with no ceiling and one fixed price. Or I am doing COD or going with Heat USA where I get a free service contract and oil delivered at below market rates. And if I am not happy with the price, I can cancel at any time.
Message edited 5/20/2010 9:36:04 PM.
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| Posted 5/20/10 9:35 PM |
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lisa0807
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Lisa
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Never heard of Heat USA...whats the deal with them?
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| Posted 5/21/10 10:06 AM |
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2BEANS
wow time is going fast.
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Tina
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by lisa0807
Never heard of Heat USA...whats the deal with them?
same question plus are they on LI?
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| Posted 5/21/10 10:59 AM |
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ave1024
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by 2BEANS
Posted by lisa0807
Never heard of Heat USA...whats the deal with them?
same question plus are they on LI?
They are an oil buying cooperative. Here are the main things to know:
You sign up with them, there is no contract, no lock in, you can cancel anytime.
They pair you up with a local full service oil company. You don't get serviced by Heat directly, you get serviced and oil deliveries from your local oil company. In my area I have a choice between Windsor and General.
You get a free oil service contract (no $100-200 yearly fee).
You get oil deliveries on a regular basis like you would if you were locked in. The price for oil is based on the current market rate. I find that typically it is a little more money than COD, but it's less than what the full service companies charge you.
You can cancel at any time if you aren't happy with the service. You just have to pay Heat $20 a year for member dues which is nothing.
I have been getting my oil this way through Heat for about two years now. No real complaints. There are two main things I like about Heat. I can cancel at anytime if I am not happy with the service. And I get a free service contract.
This program is great for people who are just not sure if they should lock in or if they should wait, but want their oil system to be covered in case they run into problems.
www.heatusa.com
Message edited 5/21/2010 11:11:53 AM.
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| Posted 5/21/10 11:10 AM |
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ChaTTerBoX
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
What does it mean to have a service contract? I am new to this!
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| Posted 5/21/10 5:35 PM |
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by ChaTTerBoX
What does it mean to have a service contract? I am new to this!
The service contract covers repairs to your oil boiler in the case it needs top be fixed or repairs.
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| Posted 5/21/10 5:43 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by mom2b
General-Ceiling plan not to exceed $2.63/gallon and $100 credit if you refer someone.
Stay away from General - Yes their techs are the best in the business but their customer service people are the worst out there. We have had them for 3 years now and cannot wait till our contract ends
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| Posted 5/22/10 9:43 AM |
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Corinne
My munchkins
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corinne
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
thanks for the heads up on general was going to call them.
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| Posted 5/24/10 10:52 AM |
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ave1024
I Took The Wrong Road
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
I personally had no issues with General... and their technicians were way better than Slomins.
I think you could have issues with any oil company.
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| Posted 5/24/10 11:09 AM |
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LINewbie
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
We use Abaliene - not sure if I spelled that right.
LOVE THEM.
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| Posted 5/25/10 9:42 PM |
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Arodisi
"My 3 Sons!"
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KT
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
We used Lewis for the past couple of years and they were OK. Last year we had a great rate...I think it was like $2.64. I am looking to renew now, but what to shop around a little bit more.
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| Posted 5/26/10 1:02 AM |
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JennasMom
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Re: oil company- looking for a new one wondering about prices
Posted by danielleandscott
Posted by mom2b
General-Ceiling plan not to exceed $2.63/gallon and $100 credit if you refer someone.
Stay away from General - Yes their techs are the best in the business but their customer service people are the worst out there. We have had them for 3 years now and cannot wait till our contract ends
Have to agree with that their customer service leaves alot to be desired and they are VERY misleading
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| Posted 5/26/10 8:56 AM |
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