What's the Current Value of Honduran Mahogany Boards?
Asked by RustyNail883
Hey everyone! I've got about 140 board feet of rough sawn genuine Honduran Mahogany taking up space in my garage. These boards are mostly around 6 feet long, 12/4 thick, and about 8 inches wide. I originally bought them 15-20 years ago from Youngbloods in Minneapolis for a project that never materialized, and now I'm considering selling them. Before I do, I'm curious about their current market value. Also, if I wanted to replace them with authentic big-leaf mahogany in the future, how hard would that be? I really love this wood, but I'm running out of storage space and need to make a decision. I'm based in the Dallas area. What are your thoughts?
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I bought some genuine mahogany last year at retail for $7 per board foot, but that’s probably not the same kind. Your boards might be worth more considering their age and quality!
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From what I've seen, places that still sell Honduran mahogany are asking about $80-100 per board foot these days. If your boards are in good condition, you might be sitting on a good amount of cash!
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You might want to look into the CITES regulations for big-leaf Honduran mahogany before you sell. It might be tricky since it seems like rough sawn lumber has some restrictions. Just a heads up!
SophisticatedSawyer99: Yeah, I get that. It looks like as long as it's already in the US and you're not exporting, you should be fine. Just check the rules to be safe!
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RustyNail883: Thanks for the info! I’ll definitely do some research on pricing.