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tmcmaster
09-19-2009, 07:31 PM
In general, have you all found it better to secure meats through a local source (slightly higher cost) or via a distributor/online retailer?

Thanks!
Bbq Bubba
09-20-2009, 09:24 AM
I use a meat distributor. He finds me the best deals & delivers to my stand @ prices cheaper than R.D!
trekmstr
09-20-2009, 11:50 AM
I get all of my meat localy at sam's club. good prices but no delivery if you live close to one. i was in milwaukee doing a Q for a freind and was able to go to the Restaraunt Depot for my meat it was cheeper but i live 200 miles away and cannot use them.
big brother smoke
09-20-2009, 11:57 AM
I use both a disributor and Costco. I just depends.
I have not found better ribs than what Costco offers, so I shop exclusively at Costco for ribs.
Spydermike72
09-20-2009, 08:19 PM
Do you want price or quality ?? That is the key question. I can find meat cheaper at some local places but the quality is bad. I can also pay more at a local place and get high quality. For the best mix of price and quality I dont know that you can beat Sam's, unless you are Bubba and know a guy... :biggrin:
FourEyes45
09-21-2009, 07:30 AM
I tried the local Meat shop---never again, Sam's and Rest.DePot has better ribs in this area.
BigJimsBBQ
09-21-2009, 01:41 PM
Depending on the meat, I generally buy cases at BJs.

Jim :cool:
tmcmaster
09-21-2009, 06:07 PM
Interesting... Thanks all!

I would have thought a local supplier would be able to beat the 'lot clubs' for quality or price, or both... Interesting... Thanks again!
Dr_KY
10-02-2009, 09:21 AM
I have three local butchers to choose from but the bulk stuff I get here..

http://www.booker.co.uk/catalog/productlist.aspx?promotionID=1060
BigJimsBBQ
10-03-2009, 04:55 AM
Interesting... Thanks all!

I would have thought a local supplier would be able to beat the 'lot clubs' for quality or price, or both... Interesting... Thanks again!

What I have found with Case Levels with Ware Houses (BJ's, SAM,s, etc) is you get at a discount price (around 10% off).
tmcmaster
10-13-2009, 12:05 AM
What I have found with Case Levels with Ware Houses (BJ's, SAM,s, etc) is you get at a discount price (around 10% off).

That's what I discovered... case levels, my local Sam's can't be beat...
JamesB
10-13-2009, 02:31 AM
We get everything we need for larger parties at Sam's Club, Costco or Restaurant Depot. I'll admit that sometimes we have to visit all 3 to find the quality and price we are looking for on that occasion.