Charging for butts???

Grafixgibbs · 06-17-2010, 01:20 PM

I have some neighbors that have offered to pay me to smoke some butts for them. How much is the going rate for something like that?

deguerre · 06-17-2010, 01:31 PM

What if they just pay for the butts, and someday they can return some other favor for you? Anything they do well that you don't?

KSims1868 · 06-17-2010, 01:36 PM

Personally I'd ask them to supply:
Meat
Coal
Wood
Pans to serve them in
and a drink of my choice (case of beer, bottle of vodka, you get the idea)

That would be enough for me. Only reason I mentioned coal/wood is because I don't keep a stock-pile of that stuff handy, so I'd expect them to provide all I need to do it for them.

I wouldn't ask them for cash.

MRI_Guy · 06-17-2010, 01:37 PM

Have them buy the butts and some beer then call it even. Even better, insist that they drink the beer WITH you while you are smoking.

deguerre · 06-17-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MRI_Guy

Have them buy the butts and some beer then call it even. Even better, insist that they drink the beer WITH you while you are smoking.

Now that's a good idea.

wildflower · 06-17-2010, 01:47 PM

4 get tje ttub and just have the reeb

deguerre · 06-17-2010, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildflower

4 get tje ttub and just have the reeb

Results of the 8 hours of beer drinking.

MRI_Guy · 06-17-2010, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Now that's a good idea.

I just figure that this could be great opportunity to bond with a neighbor. In today's fast paced society, I don't think that neighbors bond as much as they used to.

It doesn't need to be beer - maybe it's whiskey or cigars (whatever floats your boats).

In addition to smoking the butts, throw a fatty or something on the smoker for you guys to enjoy while the butts cook. Share a few cooking tips, talk smart about the wives, politics, sports, etc.

Grabnabber · 06-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grafixgibbs

I have some neighbors that have offered to pay me to smoke some butts for them. How much is the going rate for something like that?

All depends.....

..... are they "good neighbors"

..... or the "other kind"???

jswordy · 06-17-2010, 02:09 PM

Look man, I'll answer your question straight up. They need to buy the butts, then it's on you for the wood and coals and time, and it's $6 per raw (NOT cooked) pound.

If it were me, I'd rather go with the couple cases of beer in trade deal, but that is not what you asked. However, reading about all that beer has made me thirsty, and I have 3 hours yet until I can drink one ... so thanks guys!

deguerre · 06-17-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jswordy

However, reading about all that beer has made me thirsty, and I have 3 hours yet until I can drink one ... so thanks guys!

Is that counting the drive from Huntsville?

h20loo · 06-17-2010, 02:24 PM

I don't know what you cook on, but if I throw ribs or butts on my barrel orBGE I usually suggest a case of beer. These cookers don't require attention so other than $5. in lump I have little investment.
I will also supply the groceries (at their expense) as most of my friends and neighbors are clueless about what makes a good butt or rack.

jswordy · 06-17-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deguerre

Is that counting the drive from Huntsville?

Damn you!

Heheheheh...

Markbb · 06-17-2010, 02:30 PM

Remember when you charge for food you open a whole different can of worms......liability....I don't know how good of friends you are but anybody becomes sick from your food then you are held liable.....just alittle food for thought.....and yes I have insurance on that too....

Grafixgibbs · 06-17-2010, 02:33 PM

Thanks for all the input. Trade is a charge too in its own way. Might have to do something like that.

06-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#1
Grafixgibbs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-09 Location: Fort Mill, SC	Charging for butts??? I have some neighbors that have offered to pay me to smoke some butts for them. How much is the going rate for something like that? __________________ CatchaFire for Q. Q 4 Fun Blog BBQ is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. KCBS Member CBJ 55 gallon Texas Grill (deceased), CS-680 Louisiana Grill, Charbroil R2 unit, Weber Performer

06-17-2010, 01:31 PM	#2
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	What if they just pay for the butts, and someday they can return some other favor for you? Anything they do well that you don't? __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

06-17-2010, 01:36 PM	#3
KSims1868 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-26-10 Location: Houston, TX	Personally I'd ask them to supply: Meat Coal Wood Pans to serve them in and a drink of my choice (case of beer, bottle of vodka, you get the idea) That would be enough for me. Only reason I mentioned coal/wood is because I don't keep a stock-pile of that stuff handy, so I'd expect them to provide all I need to do it for them. I wouldn't ask them for cash. __________________ Rockin the UDS - every weekend

06-17-2010, 01:37 PM	#4
MRI_Guy Take a breath! Join Date: 03-24-08 Location: Trollville, WI	Have them buy the butts and some beer then call it even. Even better, insist that they drink the beer WITH you while you are smoking. __________________ After tasting my vegetarian/turkey bacon MOINK balls: "I will die before I become a vegetarian" MRS_MRI 1 - WSM, 1 - ECB, 1 - Char Broil Performance Series Grill on Deck, 1 - 18.5" Weber Kettle, 1 - Propane grill/mini-fridge combo, 2 - Propane Turkey Cookers, 1 - Football Grill, 1 - Rectangular Wal-Mart Special, 1 - Terra Cotta Pig I'm going to call Marvin, & one superfast RED Thermapen

06-17-2010, 02:09 PM	#10
jswordy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-13-09 Location: Fayetteville, TN	Look man, I'll answer your question straight up. They need to buy the butts, then it's on you for the wood and coals and time, and it's $6 per raw (NOT cooked) pound. If it were me, I'd rather go with the couple cases of beer in trade deal, but that is not what you asked. However, reading about all that beer has made me thirsty, and I have 3 hours yet until I can drink one ... so thanks guys! __________________ Double-Barrel Smoker (DBS); Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS)

06-17-2010, 01:47 PM	#6
wildflower is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-03-10 Location: Frankfort, KY	4 get tje ttub and just have the reeb

06-17-2010, 02:24 PM	#12
h20loo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-08 Location: waterloo ontario	I don't know what you cook on, but if I throw ribs or butts on my barrel orBGE I usually suggest a case of beer. These cookers don't require attention so other than $5. in lump I have little investment. I will also supply the groceries (at their expense) as most of my friends and neighbors are clueless about what makes a good butt or rack.

06-17-2010, 02:30 PM	#14
Markbb is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-17-06 Location: Oklahoma	Remember when you charge for food you open a whole different can of worms......liability....I don't know how good of friends you are but anybody becomes sick from your food then you are held liable.....just alittle food for thought.....and yes I have insurance on that too....

06-17-2010, 02:33 PM	#15
Grafixgibbs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-18-09 Location: Fort Mill, SC	Thanks for all the input. Trade is a charge too in its own way. Might have to do something like that. __________________ CatchaFire for Q. Q 4 Fun Blog BBQ is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. KCBS Member CBJ 55 gallon Texas Grill (deceased), CS-680 Louisiana Grill, Charbroil R2 unit, Weber Performer

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