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Q-talk *ON TOPIC ONLY* QUALITY ON TOPIC discussion of Backyard BBQ, grilling, equipment and outdoor cookin' . ** Other cooking techniques are welcomed for when your cookin' in the kitchen. Post your hints, tips, tricks & techniques, success, failures, but stay on topic and watch for that hijacking. |
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11-19-2012, 09:24 PM | #1 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-21-12
Location: Arkansas
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SAMs Club Meat Dept. Helpful
Went by SAMs today to pick up a brisket. I was looking for one about 15 lb to smoke for Thanksgiving at my parents Thursday evening.
They only had 5 or 6 packers out and they were all small so I rang the bell and a young man came out to help. I told him I was looking for something larger and he went in the back and opened 3 cases trying to find larger packers. He came out with 7 or 8 packers but he found only one large one and it was 16 lb. I checked it out and the flat was very stiff. I thanked him for his effort and said I was hoping he would have several to choose from as I liked to pick out one with a flexible flat (I know, I know......I felt bad to even mention this point since he was so helpful). The young man asks, "Would a prime brisket work better?". Me: Do you have one? I've bought them here before but haven't seen one since July. He says they don't have one but did a couple weeks back and could order more. He gets his manager and they are ordering a case of prime brisket......even though I only want 2 of them. Ordered at lunch and they should be at the store ready to pickup early Wed. morning. Can't beat that.
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11-19-2012, 09:28 PM | #2 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 12-31-11
Location: Center Point, Iowa
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I've had similar expeiences with Sams meats. The guys there are always very helpfull.
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11-19-2012, 09:29 PM | #3 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 12-05-11
Location: Ironton, Ohio
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I had about the same thing happen to me last week. I was needing 4 pork butts and when I rang the bell and told the guy what I was looking for he opened 4 cases looking for the biggest butts he could find ended up with 4 butt weighing in at 39.25 pounds.
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11-19-2012, 10:37 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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Buy the butts by the case (8 pcs) and get the discounted case price.
They have always have been helpful for us as well. |
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11-20-2012, 06:05 AM | #5 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-12-09
Location: Ithaca, Michigan
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Same type of experience for me as well with Sam's.
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11-20-2012, 06:58 AM | #6 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 05-08-12
Location: Iowa
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That's good to know. Ours has good selection usually, but once in a while are a little lacking.
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11-20-2012, 08:00 AM | #7 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 01-16-07
Location: Southern MN
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I have had good customer service at Sams. We had a Costco open up this weekend in town. Wondering if its worth the membership since im already a Sams member and have had no complaints about thier products or service.
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11-20-2012, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: 09-25-10
Location: Reed City, MI
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I don't have those kind of stores locally. When I want something, the store in town can have it the next day, usually.
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11-20-2012, 08:42 PM | #9 | |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 07-30-11
Location: Pemberton, New Jersey
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Costco has higher quality meats at higher prices - you get what you pay for. BJ's carries bone in butts in cases, the other sell boneless butts. Sam's has a good meat selection and a large spice selection. Just because it is a "wholesale club" doesn't mean it's a great price, do your homework before you shop. . |
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11-21-2012, 08:59 AM | #10 | |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 03-21-12
Location: Arkansas
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11-21-2012, 09:18 AM | #11 |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 06-18-12
Location: Down the Shore!!!
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I agree that the SAMs meat department rocks. I've been dealing with them for a few years now and the guys will bend over backwards to get you what you need.
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11-21-2012, 10:09 AM | #12 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 02-19-12
Location: Dorchester, Il
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Waitin'
Sam's is under construction now, can't wait -- Going to be an expensive first trip when it opens!
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11-21-2012, 10:32 AM | #13 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 09-06-09
Location: Cary, NC
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YOu get packers at your Sam's? Man, ours only carries the flats.
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11-21-2012, 10:59 AM | #14 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 09-14-10
Location: Rogers, AR
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Bet you $5 that they will start ordering the packers if you ask.
They will always do something 1 or 2 times. If they lose on the deal, then they stop. A case is always a safe bet. |
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