Buying pellets

Teebody · 10-22-2013, 09:00 AM

I just bought a used FEC100 and have been looking for pellets locally (suburban Chicago) but not having much luck. Online pellets by the bag get expensive with shipping. Can anyone recommend a local or online pellet source?

NoSwineLeftBehind · 10-22-2013, 09:04 AM

CookinPellets - just up the road in Racine, WI. I've burned them for years and they work great. Their shipping is reasonable (to Springfield, IL), but you might be able to take a little road trip and stock up for cheap.

Ron_L · 10-22-2013, 09:06 AM

I haven't looked locally since I still have pellets from the last bulk order that was put together. There is a guy who advertises regularly on Craig's List who handles Green Mountain Grills and has pellets. I have exchanged e-mails with him and his prices are reasonable. I asked about volume discounts and he offered $15 for a 29 lb. bag if I bought 6 or more. I don't remember what the brand was, but I think it was a good quality brand.

Also, There is the possibility of putting together a bulk order with other local pelletheads. I looked at Lumberjack Pellets and the price in bulk is around $.35/lb, including shipping. I'm not sure how much you would be interested in.

Also, Big Poppa Smokers offers free shipping on orders over $40. I'm pretty sure that this applies to pellets, but you should check to be sure.

BTW, Congrats on the FEC!

Teebody · 10-22-2013, 12:34 PM

Thanks, my boss and our daughter drove to Florida to pick it up and are due home today. Scottie Johnson let me test drive his FEC and I loved it but firing up your own is on a different level.

nucornhusker · 10-22-2013, 12:43 PM

I buy my pellets in bulk from Lumberjack and get a great price and an awesome pellet. As Ron said, if you know anyone local or friend with pellet units that would split a ton with you it makes it very economical for everyone, that's what I do.

Teebody · 10-22-2013, 06:03 PM

May not need pellets after all. The wife just called and told me that a knucklehead on the phone rear ended her on I-80 with the FEC in the back of the truck. She and my daughter are OK but the FEC is not doing well and my tailgate is in the backseat. I'll assess the damage when she gets home later this evening.

mjl · 10-22-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Teebody

May not need pellets after all. The wife just called and told me that a knucklehead on the phone rear ended her on I-80 with the FEC in the back of the truck. She and my daughter are OK but the FEC is not doing well and my tailgate is in the backseat. I'll assess the damage when she gets home later this evening.

Sounds like a heavy impact. Glad to hear your wife and daughter are OK.

Hal4UK · 10-22-2013, 06:23 PM

Good Grief!!!
Good to hear the family is OK.

Tell your insurance company you want your TRUCK and your FEC **REPLACED**...
They'll go after the other guy...

cmohr74 · 10-22-2013, 06:24 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. Hope everyone is ok. That is one of the worst phone calls to take as I swear my wife has a bullseye on the back of her car. She has been rear-ended...by text'ers, 5 times in the past 5 years. Nothing you can do until they get home and see for yourself. Put the damn phones down and drive.

Munchee · 10-22-2013, 06:24 PM

So sorry to hear this. I am glad that your wife and daughter are all right.

Teebody · 10-22-2013, 08:15 PM

Did I buy this cooker from you Munchee?? It came out of Lake City, FL.

peeps · 10-22-2013, 08:16 PM

Glad the family is ok!

nucornhusker · 10-22-2013, 08:56 PM

Wow, not a good day. I too am glad the family is okay, the FEC is replaceable.

Ron_L · 10-22-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teebody

May not need pellets after all. The wife just called and told me that a knucklehead on the phone rear ended her on I-80 with the FEC in the back of the truck. She and my daughter are OK but the FEC is not doing well and my tailgate is in the backseat. I'll assess the damage when she gets home later this evening.

Wow! I'm glad that everyone is OK! Let his insurance company replace the FEC!

The_Kapn · 10-23-2013, 06:05 AM

Thank God everyone is OK.
Insurance can fix broken stuff, but not broken people!

TIM

10-22-2013, 09:00 AM	#1
Teebody Got Wood. Join Date: 03-09-10 Location: Downers Grove, IL	Buying pellets I just bought a used FEC100 and have been looking for pellets locally (suburban Chicago) but not having much luck. Online pellets by the bag get expensive with shipping. Can anyone recommend a local or online pellet source?

10-22-2013, 09:04 AM	#2
NoSwineLeftBehind Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-12-13 Location: Springfield, IL	CookinPellets - just up the road in Racine, WI. I've burned them for years and they work great. Their shipping is reasonable (to Springfield, IL), but you might be able to take a little road trip and stock up for cheap. __________________ Peoria Custom Cookers Meat Monster, Backwoods Competitor & Chubby, A couple pellet poopers

10-22-2013, 09:06 AM	#3
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I haven't looked locally since I still have pellets from the last bulk order that was put together. There is a guy who advertises regularly on Craig's List who handles Green Mountain Grills and has pellets. I have exchanged e-mails with him and his prices are reasonable. I asked about volume discounts and he offered $15 for a 29 lb. bag if I bought 6 or more. I don't remember what the brand was, but I think it was a good quality brand. Also, There is the possibility of putting together a bulk order with other local pelletheads. I looked at Lumberjack Pellets and the price in bulk is around $.35/lb, including shipping. I'm not sure how much you would be interested in. Also, Big Poppa Smokers offers free shipping on orders over $40. I'm pretty sure that this applies to pellets, but you should check to be sure. BTW, Congrats on the FEC! __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

10-22-2013, 12:43 PM	#5
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	I buy my pellets in bulk from Lumberjack and get a great price and an awesome pellet. As Ron said, if you know anyone local or friend with pellet units that would split a ton with you it makes it very economical for everyone, that's what I do. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

10-22-2013, 06:24 PM	#9
cmohr74 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-12-11 Location: Streamwood, Illinois	Sorry to hear about the accident. Hope everyone is ok. That is one of the worst phone calls to take as I swear my wife has a bullseye on the back of her car. She has been rear-ended...by text'ers, 5 times in the past 5 years. Nothing you can do until they get home and see for yourself. Put the damn phones down and drive. __________________ FEC100 /Memphis/"Hulk" UDS / S/S UDS, Peroria Backyarder

10-22-2013, 12:34 PM	#4
Teebody Got Wood. Join Date: 03-09-10 Location: Downers Grove, IL	Thanks, my boss and our daughter drove to Florida to pick it up and are due home today. Scottie Johnson let me test drive his FEC and I loved it but firing up your own is on a different level.

10-22-2013, 06:03 PM	#6
Teebody Got Wood. Join Date: 03-09-10 Location: Downers Grove, IL	May not need pellets after all. The wife just called and told me that a knucklehead on the phone rear ended her on I-80 with the FEC in the back of the truck. She and my daughter are OK but the FEC is not doing well and my tailgate is in the backseat. I'll assess the damage when she gets home later this evening.

10-22-2013, 06:23 PM	#8
Hal4UK On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-28-13 Location: Springfield, IL	Good Grief!!! Good to hear the family is OK. Tell your insurance company you want your TRUCK and your FEC REPLACED... They'll go after the other guy...

10-22-2013, 06:24 PM	#10
Munchee Got Wood. Join Date: 05-25-09 Location: Lake City Fl	So sorry to hear this. I am glad that your wife and daughter are all right.

10-22-2013, 08:15 PM	#11
Teebody Got Wood. Join Date: 03-09-10 Location: Downers Grove, IL	Did I buy this cooker from you Munchee?? It came out of Lake City, FL.

10-22-2013, 08:16 PM	#12
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10-22-2013, 08:56 PM	#13
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	Wow, not a good day. I too am glad the family is okay, the FEC is replaceable. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

10-23-2013, 06:05 AM	#15
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	Thank God everyone is OK. Insurance can fix broken stuff, but not broken people! TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023