Let's start at the beginning. Since Jan 1 this year it is illegal to sell, even as a used unit, a non-compliant stove in the US.
First I hear of this illegal to sell an old stove deal.
It goes further than that...
Any stove that is not 2016 EPA certified (the new 2016 certification only) cannot be sold, given away, moved, or installed. The only pre-2016 certified stoves that are exempted from the new rules are those that were
installed and in current use before the new rule took effect. If you have an older stove (even an older EPA certified stove) stored out in your shed, you cannot sell it, you cannot give it to your son, you cannot install it anywhere on your own property. If you have one installed in your home and sell your house, you cannot move it to your new home, nor can you leave it for the new owner of your old home... the stove must be removed and destroyed. The new EPA rule defines "sale" as
any change of
ownership or
location... your pre-2016 certified wood stove has been legally rendered worthless (except as scrap iron).
There is no way in hell I would advertise, sell, or buy an older stove through any public venue such as Craig's List... that leaves a permanent trail I wouldn't want ending at my door.
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