01Two dates. Two different jobs.
The observed date is when a source was checked. The document or effective date comes from the supplier’s listing or price sheet. A page checked today can still contain an old price.
Where a source doesn’t state a date, we say so. A recent observation is never presented as proof of current availability or a current offer.
02The unit stays attached to the price.
Board feet, linear feet, square feet, pieces, and thousand-board-foot pricing aren’t interchangeable. Prices remain in the supplier’s native unit and currency. Dimensions may be nominal, actual, rough, or not stated.
No silent conversions. No blended “regional average” across different sizes, grades, or purchasing terms.
03Same product. Same basis. Then compare.
Select records to see them side by side. A descriptive average appears only when the comparison rules confirm enough matching, complete observations. Missing specifications, mixed units, different channels, or incompatible terms block an average.
Even an eligible average describes only the selected published observations. It is not a market index, delivered quote, guaranteed saving, or forecast.
04Retail isn’t mill-direct. Neither is wholesale.
A retail piece price and a mill’s volume price can serve different buyers. Each record keeps its source’s channel, stated minimums, and caveats visible. Wholesale pricing may depend on eligibility, quantity, or account terms.
Freight, tax, grading choices, milling, pickup, and quantity can all affect the amount you actually pay. Check the original source for applicable terms.
05A reference you can inspect.
Coverage is limited to the public sources in this snapshot. It is not a complete inventory of regional suppliers.
This site shows dated, reviewed reference observations. It has no live inventory or pricing feed and does not send orders or quote requests. Source details include the most recent check and the available publication history. Missing data stays missing.
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