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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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05-07-2013, 05:43 PM | #46 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I went to one Tru Value at lunch by my work, a classic old time hardware store with stuff hanging from every nook and cranny.
They dont carry it. I would have no idea where they would put it if they did LOL So on the way home I went to the Tru Value by my house that has a large BBQ dept, they even carry Traegers. I have seen it there before so I knew they would have it. Sold out. The truck from the warehouse was being unloaded so he told me there was plenty of it on the truck, to come back in a few hours. So at least I know this back will be the fresh, new stuff. I will buy one bag, see what its like. If its good, I will stock up
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05-07-2013, 05:47 PM | #47 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-14-11
Location: Boston, MA
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I forgot to add, the Cowboy from Ace was from Mexico. Is it all from Mexico or does the quality vary depending on where it's from.
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05-07-2013, 06:00 PM | #48 | |
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Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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the bag that I did get the other day from Tru Value was made in the US. I think this was an older bag from the looks of it. Its made with mill scraps. I think the Mexico stuff is the new improved lump. When I go buy the stuff that just came in, I am going to check to see where it was made before I buy it.
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05-07-2013, 06:07 PM | #49 | |
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Join Date: 06-14-11
Location: Boston, MA
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05-07-2013, 06:08 PM | #50 | |
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Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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I now pronounce you a fellow Lump Slut!!! welcome aboard!!!
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05-07-2013, 06:17 PM | #51 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 11-10-08
Location: Maine
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I bought a bag when I saw the now longer lasting post not long ago and liked it. Just happend to stop at TV on the way home and grabbed another bag to cook dinner with. Definitely not the same beast. I will be "stalking" up for the year at this price. Less fireworks than RO. Good timing cause my Wal-fart does not carry RO this year.
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05-07-2013, 08:47 PM | #52 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-23-12
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
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I got 4 bags at Lowes for $8.09 a bag with the price match and additional 10% discount. The lady at customer service couldnt believe it was so cheap. I never used the old cowboy based on what I had read here and elsewhere. I hope this new stuff is decent. I favor Royal Oak, but at tHat price, it was worth the risk. I will give it a go this week, and if I like it, I will go buy more.
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05-07-2013, 09:13 PM | #53 |
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Join Date: 09-10-12
Location: Independence, MO
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I've had pretty good luck with Cowboy but had a bag last time with two rocks. I still bought several bags at this price.
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05-07-2013, 10:06 PM | #54 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 10-09-09
Location: Chicago Proper
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I don't understand why more people don't have Lowes or HD price match you get an extra 10% off and many times they are closer. I did try to get a local Ace Hardware to match the True-Value price but they said no go. Ace has it on sale for $11.99. When I told him T-V had it for $8.99 he immediately went to his computer to look it up. He acted very surprised and said they pay about $10 per bag and he could not match.
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05-07-2013, 10:38 PM | #55 | |
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Join Date: 06-29-12
Location: Litchfield County, CT
Name/Nickname : Pete
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In a situation like this, I'd rather give a little extra coin to a local Mom and Pop franchisee, especially one that is extremely helpful/friendly every time I go in.
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05-07-2013, 11:08 PM | #56 | |
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05-08-2013, 04:28 AM | #57 | |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 12-18-12
Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi
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If they did not have the sale, none of us would be buying through the ad at that price from anyone If they were out, then I would go to HD or Lowes. And I would rather give my biz to the locally owned store anyway
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05-08-2013, 04:43 AM | #58 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 06-11-12
Location: Tucson
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you can get El Diablo 40 lb bags from Costco or Sams club right now for $11.50... better quality than even the new cowboy and cheaper
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05-08-2013, 11:03 AM | #59 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-15-13
Location: Edinburg, TX
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05-08-2013, 11:09 AM | #60 | |
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Join Date: 04-26-13
Location: Michigan
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This is also why I bought at Tru Valu instead of going to Lowes. Yes I could have saved 80 cents on the 6 bags I bought, but I would rather support a locally owned business |
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