JohnnyChops

If you have a Township / County Recycling depot, see if you could get lucky and find a chute off of an abandoned machine. Scrap metal recyclers could be a source of "found gold". Call around to some local commercial electrical installers, maybe they might have a piece of 4 or 6 inch conduit that you could do something with.

These are dirt cheap ways to get you out of a jam before the season hits.

Its just a thought.

I'm also looking to purchase a snowblower for use in Central New Jersey.

My driveway is about 500 ft. long with a parking area for (4) cars in front of my garage. I have decided to find the best price on an Arien's Snowblower (new). I found this through Home Depot, Ariens Deluxe 2-Stage, 28 in. Gas Snow Blower, Model # 921022 which lists for $999.

Here's my plan of attack. I went to my local post office and requested a Change of Address Packet. In that packet is a Lowe's 10% off coupon, which I'm told Home Depot will honor. If not, I have a backup plan. I went to the Home Depot website and went to Services..................Moving............and signed up that I was moving. Home Depot also gave me a 10% off coupon.

The $999 comes down to $899.10 excluding 7% state sales tax. I have a small SUV and a trailer. I plan to go to the closest Home Depot in Delaware, which is about an hour and a half drive. I'll save $62.93 in tax. To me it's worth the trip.

I'll call the Delaware Home Depot to be sure that they have a snowblower on hold for me. I'll take a road trip to save. Interested in going on a road trip? Maybe planning for this coming Sat or Sunday?

FYI, a compact 22 is $699 for model 920013, less 10% = $629.10, no tax if you want to split the gas to Delaware from Flemington. I could help you load the compact 22 in your trunk or truck at my place.

Any thoughts?

Johnny