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Doggit
What do you think of the price for the dry wood? Is it worth it or should I be able to get it much cheaper?
Any wood you get needs to be well seasoned, so you can't just buy anything. Here's a good list of the various types of wood to consider.
Look for a a local company that uses wood in it's manufacture, and see if they give out the offcuts. I have a local stair manufacturer, and they have to pay for disposal of the offcuts, so loads of freebies there. You can also keep an eye out for any wood being thrown out, but you'll need a wood store to let you season anything you get, even some of the hardwoods you buy in bulk will very likely need seasoning as well. If there is more than about 18% moisture in the wood, then it can generate steam that will overheat the stove and put out a hot stove burning smell. Get yourself a wood moisture meter.