What am I missing?

[MarkE]

Saw this ad on Raleigh CraigsList and it has me scratching my head.

I guessed at a thickness of 3" and used the widest width mentioned (53"). 12 feet = 144". Seems like about 160 bd. ft. for $3,800. So like $23.75/bd-ft? What am I missing here?

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mat/d/live-edge-bur-oak-slabs/6538221446.html

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Live Edge Bur Oak slab, measuring at 12' length (width from 3'3" to 4'5"). Would make a beautiful table, tables, or bar top. We have two large slabs at ($3800 each) or smaller slab measuring at 6'5" length (width from 1'6" to 3'4" ) priced at ($1,400)

 

[Wyatt Co.]

You forgot about, or did not include, the gold nuggets incased in the wood.

 

[MarkE]

You forgot about, or did not include, the gold nuggets incased I'm the wood.

That must be it. :gar-La;

I really don't understand the whole 'Live Edge' thing. It seems like a little less work for the sawyer, so why does it always seem to cost more?

 

[Wyatt Co.]

I'm with you brother. I'm not into "rustic" but respect it for what it is but the market.... Good grief.

 

[Skymaster]

CALLING SCOTT SMITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE is DA MAN to talk to,right here on the Forum, PM him

 

[Jim M.]

Darn it! I just traded my dairy cow for some magic beans!

 

[Jeff]

Lots of waste there and I'm hearing "California Dreaming" for $3,800!

 

[sawman101]

I'd jump on it if I were in the market; I'm just not in the market.

 

[scsmith42]

If those are 3" thick, kiln dried, quartersawn burr oak slabs the price is not out of line.

On the other hand, if they are green and flatsawn, the seller is smoking crack.