How much would you charge?

Bigmista · 10-31-2008, 03:06 AM

How much would you charge for an armadillo egg stuffed with cheddar cheese and jalapeno? I say $6 per. MrsMista says that's too high.

What do you say and why?

Arlin_MacRae · 10-31-2008, 06:33 AM

What size (weight) are you planning for each person?

bowhnter · 10-31-2008, 07:02 AM

I know prices are higher in CA, and I haven't been there for a couple years. From a consumer angle, I think I would pay $4 here and maybe $5 in CA.

BBQ Grail · 10-31-2008, 07:15 AM

What's it going to cost you in sausage, cheese and japs to produce said Armadillo Egg?

I think it's much more practical to just figure out what your acceptable profit margin is and calculate everything that way than trying to figure out how much someone would be willing to pay.

It's much better, in my book, to have a reasonable margin and sell lots of them than have a really high margin and take the chance of not selling them.

Example: Yesterday my wife and I drove up to "Apple Hill" for our annual trip for apple products. It's a nice leisurely drive and a chance to relax. Stopped at one place and they had some bbq glazes. They looked really good. A bunch of different flavors. But at $8.00 for a 12 oz bottle it just didn't make sense to try.

Knowing these are "bulk" made and not really their recipes. Just bought bottles and then slap their labels on, I knew they had a fairly decent margin. But instead of making a reasonable profit on them they were trying to hit a homerun. At $6.00 a bottle I would have bought all six flavors at $8.00 a bottle I bought none.

Bigdog · 10-31-2008, 07:31 AM

I talked with Jimmy Brod about this when he was snarfing down on my Slow Burn pig candy at the Royal. He wanted to buy some and asked me how much? I said I'm not sure. He said to figure your expenses and multiply times 4.

Sledneck · 10-31-2008, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

I talked with Jimmy Brod about this when he was snarfing down on my Slow Burn pig candy at the Royal. He wanted to buy some and asked me how much? I said I'm not sure. He said to figure your expenses and multiply times 4.

FYI Jimmy's waiting on his shipment and is very disappointed that he hasn't received it yet

Bbq Bubba · 10-31-2008, 07:46 AM

Neil, how much different are armadillo eggs compared to ABT's?

LoneStarBarbeque Co. · 10-31-2008, 07:56 AM

$3 unless they are really big. That's just Texas for you.

Bigmista · 10-31-2008, 09:13 AM

Farmer John 12oz sausage stuffed with cheese and japs. Sausage costs $2 each.

willkat98 · 10-31-2008, 09:22 AM

$6 is about right for 3/4# of meat.

Hell, what is a half pounder at In/Out or Fatburger, like $8 or so?

I'd even go $7.50 if you then batter it, throw it on a stick, and deep fry it.

Arlin_MacRae · 10-31-2008, 09:30 AM

I'd pay six bucks for that!

nthole · 10-31-2008, 10:13 AM

I was picturing an actual egg sized piece of meat. For 12oz, $6 is definitely reasonable. $7.50 might even be.

I'm with Bill...deep fry that sucker and I'd fly across the states for it.

big brother smoke · 10-31-2008, 10:14 AM

I think six bucks is a winner for this product. 12 oz. sausage and japs that winds being about $2.50.

Tell Mrs. Mista you got this price from somewhere other than your arse!

tony76248 · 10-31-2008, 10:20 AM

To start with, I would definitely make it worth my while or not do it. Unless you are making a bunch of them and selling a bunch of them, what is the profit margin? What is your hourly wage during the week where you currently work? If the food is being processed/cooked on the weekend and should that hourly wage be greater?

I have thought that armadillo eggs were smaller than 12oz. The ones I make are no bigger than a chicken egg. Sounds like you are referring to fatties that I make.

All that said, a pound of brisket/pork/turkey at most of our local BBQ joints runs about $10 or more per pound, therefore $6-$8 sounds fair. But remember that these places depend on volume and that needs to be considered.

You might even consider slicing them up and making three sammies (4oz meat each) which will sell for $6 each.

wheels61 · 10-31-2008, 10:38 AM

somebody post a picture of one. they sound great.

10-31-2008, 03:06 AM	#1
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How much would you charge? How much would you charge for an armadillo egg stuffed with cheddar cheese and jalapeno? I say $6 per. MrsMista says that's too high. What do you say and why? __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

10-31-2008, 06:33 AM	#2
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	What size (weight) are you planning for each person? __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

10-31-2008, 07:02 AM	#3
bowhnter is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-05-06 Location: Frisco TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I know prices are higher in CA, and I haven't been there for a couple years. From a consumer angle, I think I would pay $4 here and maybe $5 in CA. __________________ Mike Primo Oval XL Weber 18" One Touch The Fastest Thermapen

10-31-2008, 07:15 AM	#4
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What's it going to cost you in sausage, cheese and japs to produce said Armadillo Egg? I think it's much more practical to just figure out what your acceptable profit margin is and calculate everything that way than trying to figure out how much someone would be willing to pay. It's much better, in my book, to have a reasonable margin and sell lots of them than have a really high margin and take the chance of not selling them. Example: Yesterday my wife and I drove up to "Apple Hill" for our annual trip for apple products. It's a nice leisurely drive and a chance to relax. Stopped at one place and they had some bbq glazes. They looked really good. A bunch of different flavors. But at $8.00 for a 12 oz bottle it just didn't make sense to try. Knowing these are "bulk" made and not really their recipes. Just bought bottles and then slap their labels on, I knew they had a fairly decent margin. But instead of making a reasonable profit on them they were trying to hit a homerun. At $6.00 a bottle I would have bought all six flavors at $8.00 a bottle I bought none. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

10-31-2008, 07:31 AM	#5
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I talked with Jimmy Brod about this when he was snarfing down on my Slow Burn pig candy at the Royal. He wanted to buy some and asked me how much? I said I'm not sure. He said to figure your expenses and multiply times 4. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

10-31-2008, 07:46 AM	#7
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Neil, how much different are armadillo eggs compared to ABT's? __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

10-31-2008, 07:56 AM	#8
LoneStarBarbeque Co. On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-05-07 Location: Fort Worth Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$3 unless they are really big. That's just Texas for you.

10-31-2008, 09:13 AM	#9
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Farmer John 12oz sausage stuffed with cheese and japs. Sausage costs $2 each. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

10-31-2008, 09:22 AM	#10
willkat98 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Chicago Western Burbs, but always south of Madison Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$6 is about right for 3/4# of meat. Hell, what is a half pounder at In/Out or Fatburger, like $8 or so? I'd even go $7.50 if you then batter it, throw it on a stick, and deep fry it. __________________ . Bill-Chicago "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Jack Reacher Bandera, M-BGE, WSM, Gold Kettle, Kenmore Gasser, 36Qt Turkey Fryer, ECB, Dutch Oven Last edited by willkat98; 10-31-2008 at 09:56 AM.. Reason: bad math

10-31-2008, 09:30 AM	#11
Arlin_MacRae Moderator Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I'd pay six bucks for that! __________________ Arlin MacRae NB El Dorado Offset, Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Black (Stealth) Thermapen Driver - you saw NOTHING Certified KCBS BBQ Judge Missin' KC...

10-31-2008, 10:13 AM	#12
nthole Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: St. Louis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I was picturing an actual egg sized piece of meat. For 12oz, $6 is definitely reasonable. $7.50 might even be. I'm with Bill...deep fry that sucker and I'd fly across the states for it. __________________ Neil -- "Easy Bake Master" NB Bandera [gone to heaven...conveniently located in Long Island, NY] WSM A, WSM B, UDS, Easy Bake Oven Pork Pistols BBQ MOFO Illuminati MOINK...It's what's for linner.

10-31-2008, 10:14 AM	#13
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think six bucks is a winner for this product. 12 oz. sausage and japs that winds being about $2.50. Tell Mrs. Mista you got this price from somewhere other than your arse! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/stor...nufacturer=314 My Weapons: Custom rig - Kandi, UDS; Bubba Keg; 22.5 WSM x 2; 18.5 WSM; BWS extended party; BWS Gator and an Onyx Oven; 29' ft Coachmen Leprechaun (Lola); Avatar by Grillman. Dan Chambers get well soon, so we can tell you to "Shut up Chambers"

10-31-2008, 10:20 AM	#14
tony76248 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-06 Location: Fort Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	To start with, I would definitely make it worth my while or not do it. Unless you are making a bunch of them and selling a bunch of them, what is the profit margin? What is your hourly wage during the week where you currently work? If the food is being processed/cooked on the weekend and should that hourly wage be greater? I have thought that armadillo eggs were smaller than 12oz. The ones I make are no bigger than a chicken egg. Sounds like you are referring to fatties that I make. All that said, a pound of brisket/pork/turkey at most of our local BBQ joints runs about $10 or more per pound, therefore $6-$8 sounds fair. But remember that these places depend on volume and that needs to be considered. You might even consider slicing them up and making three sammies (4oz meat each) which will sell for $6 each. __________________ "Grilla in the Pits" "IMAGRILLA" There's plenty of room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. Brinkmann Model 6668 Gasser Hibachi Grill Stumps GF223 w/ Stoker assist ECB that wins the $ Weber One-Touch Gold 22-1/2" #3 Komono Large BGE w/ Stoker assist 55 gallon Drum Smoker Wood Crate Cold smoker w/ smoke injector No need for certification, I already know good BBQ!

10-31-2008, 10:38 AM	#15
wheels61 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-12-08 Location: carlyle, illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	somebody post a picture of one. they sound great. __________________ WHEELAN'S BARBECUE SHACK ROOSTERS RIB RUNNERS BBQ TEAM EL by Ole Hickory Pit Boss by American Barbecue Systems w Digi Q All Star by American Barbecue Systems Weber Cowboy Campfire Grill Char-Griller Duo

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