This was my thinking. Seems like a good item to have around for emergency heat, or prepping for teotwawki. Having a 5 to 10 year reliable fuel source when the grid goes down seems like an appropriate hedge, even if it may not be the most desirable materials. Loading coal from the bunker to the hopper and emptying the ash can seems less taxing than bucking firewood. I reckon any convenience I can buy for myself now would be well appreciated by me later when the bubble goes up.