New source for Waygu - Williams Sonoma?

eggzlot · May 10, 2011

Not sure if anyone saw this, but I have seen some threads about the rising price of Waygu from some farmers.

I got this today - Williams Sonoma now has their own mail order "butcher shop" and they list Waygu Briskets for $85. The farm is Oregon-based Yamaya.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/food/food-meat-poultry/?cm_type=lnav (all products)

Waygu link: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/washugyu-beef-brisket/?pkey=cfood-meat-poultry|meatbeef

I am looking to get into competitions, have not done one yet. But this seemed like a competitive price from what I've seen elsewhere. They also had some other interesting products too but like usual WS stuff, rather expensive.

Arlin_MacRae · May 10, 2011

Interesting, a cross between Wagyu and Black Angus.

musicmanryann · May 10, 2011

Arlin_MacRae said:
Interesting, a cross between Wagyu and Black Angus.

It is my understanding that a majority of the Wagyu in the market is crossed in this way. This includes SRF.

Big Poppa · May 10, 2011

yes you are correct We saw this and according to our weight calcs they are charging 8 bucks a pound delivered....

huminie · May 10, 2011

eggzlot said:
Not sure if anyone saw this, but I have seen some threads about the rising price of Waygu from some farmers.

I got this today - Williams Sonoma now has their own mail order "butcher shop" and they list Waygu Briskets for $85. The farm is Oregon-based Yamaya.

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/food/food-meat-poultry/?cm_type=lnav (all products)

Waygu link: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/washugyu-beef-brisket/?pkey=cfood-meat-poultry|meatbeef

I am looking to get into competitions, have not done one yet. But this seemed like a competitive price from what I've seen elsewhere. They also had some other interesting products too but like usual WS stuff, rather expensive.

You don't need to use Waygu to be competitive. Trust me.

eggzlot · May 10, 2011

I did everything but enter my credit card # in, seems like $13.50 to deliver to NJ.

Item Description

Edit items in this shipment Gift Wrap

Price

Quantity

Total

Washugyu Beef Brisket

<LI class=item-number>Item #: 60-3766029

n/a $85.00 1 $85.00

$85.00
Merchandise:

$13.50
Shipping and Processing Charges:

$98.50

RX2006JE · May 10, 2011

the shipping on the site for a brisket order shipped to alabama was only $14 if that is right that is a whole lot cheaper than SRF or Strube Ranch

RX2006JE · May 10, 2011

you could also sign up for a program pay $30 and have free shipping for a year worth it if you ordered more than 2 during a year

Brew-B-Q · May 10, 2011

It says it is shipped fresh - I've never ordered meat to be shipped to my house, but I would think that they would want to overnight or 2-day it in a cooler, and that seems like it would cost more than $14.

swamprb · May 10, 2011

It can't be gift wrapped.

bam · May 10, 2011

RX2006JE said:
the shipping on the site for a brisket order shipped to alabama was only $14 if that is right that is a whole lot cheaper than SRF or Strube Ranch

Sounds like the 30$ free shipping for a year is a good deal. Brisket from srf shipping 61$.

Brewer · May 11, 2011

Check it out and let us know what the quality is like. It may offer a good solution for the east coast. I know shipping from SRF or Strube can get out of control shipping to the east.

I can get KBA (Kobe Beef of America) locally for $4 lb and SRF is very cheap to ship to western WA. So it may not work for me....

Pay the $30 for the years worth of shipping and use the hell out of it. At $85 a brisket, you'd be getting a solid deal for good quality wagyu.

Big Poppa · May 11, 2011

did you guys check the weight out on the brisket?

Brewer · May 11, 2011

Big Poppa said:
did you guys check the weight out on the brisket?

Great question - I assumed it was a 16-17lb, but it may be a bad assumption...

BBQchef33 · May 11, 2011

i didnt see where the weight was listed.. anyone find that?

swamprb · May 11, 2011

BBQchef33 said:
i didnt see where the weight was listed.. anyone find that?

10-13 lbs Fresh

BBQchef33 · May 11, 2011

kinda small.... but may be worth a shot for that price with minimal shipping compared to what I have dealt with in the past.

huminie · May 11, 2011

So, do you guys really think it is a good idea for someone who has never competed to be internet ordering waygu brisket for comps?

BBQchef33 · May 11, 2011

good point.. id say no... i havent used them in comps in 3 years after getting 3 bad batches in a row. Marbling was so heavy that i had trouble getting decent slices for the judges.. Wagyu isnt a guarantee you get the walk. I did no better, no worse when I used them compared to CABS or Sterling.

But, the price on these arent bad for what I was paying... $300 for 2. shipping was 90-110$ overnighted.

Rick Hamilton · May 11, 2011

This is cheaper than SRF?

William Sonoma is $98.50 for a 10-13 pound brisket. Works out to $7.58-$9.85/lb.

SRF is $132.50 for a 17-20+ pound brisket. Works out to $7.79-$6.62/lb. I have seen 22lb briskets from SRF and that is $6.02/lb. This includes next day air shipping with a styrofoam box and 6 reuseable freezer packs.

SRF is cheaper.

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