Black stone. Where to buy in Michigan?

gmac

Im hoping one of my Michigan Egg friends will be able to help me out. 
I have to go to Mason Michigan tomorrow for some meeting and I'm thinking of stopping somewhere and getting myself a late birthday present. But I don't know where to go for a black stone grill. I will cross at Port Huron and be headed through Flint and down to Okemos for the night. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am sure they are easy to find but I don't have a clue where to look beyond Wal-mart. 

Thanks guys. 

kl8ton

@Fred19Flintstone is over that way. 

I just noticed that my ace hardware has them.  

They are really everywhere.  Dicks sporting goods, Walmart,  cabelas,  I am on the west side of the state, but I think if I set out just to buy one, I could be out and back in 25-40 minutes. 

gmac

Thanks @kl8ton I was meaning to tag @Fred19Flintstone and forgot so I appreciate it. I figured most places would likely have them. We don't have them across the border so I think this is the best option to grab one. 

kl8ton

I know you don't.  I went to bbq galore or something like that in North Burlington. $450 or $550 for something similar!

Fred19Flintstone

gmac said:

Thanks @kl8ton I was meaning to tag @Fred19Flintstone and forgot so I appreciate it. I figured most places would likely have them. We don't have them across the border so I think this is the best option to grab one. 

I just stock checked the Walmart in Grand Blanc, MI for you.  They have a 36" in stock for $247.  They didn't have a 28".  I wish I could meet you for a beer, but I'm at deadline at work and don't have time to scratch my watch or wind my a$$.

Fred19Flintstone

Oh, I just checked the Burton Walmart and they show one.  The Burton Walmart is right off I-69 at the Belsay Road exit.

Aviator

247 is a good price. 

tarheelmatt

Wal-Mart is about the best place these days. They're having some agreement with them lately. 

canoebldr

There is a Ace Hardware in Mason, Michigan

gmac

Fred19Flintstone said:

gmac said:

Thanks @kl8ton I was meaning to tag @Fred19Flintstone and forgot so I appreciate it. I figured most places would likely have them. We don't have them across the border so I think this is the best option to grab one. 

I just stock checked the Walmart in Grand Blanc, MI for you.  They have a 36" in stock for $247.  They didn't have a 28".  I wish I could meet you for a beer, but I'm at deadline at work and don't have time to scratch my watch or wind my a$$.

Thanks a lot. That sounds like a pretty good price, even with the exchange. I am headed over this afternoon so I will check it out. 

kl8ton

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Stuss

I hate to admit it……but Wal-Mart is your best option.   Especially this time of year

kl8ton

Stuss said:

I hate to admit it……but Wal-Mart is your best option.   Especially this time of year

I agree on the "hate to admit it" part.  You may wish to shower after you get out of there.  My Ace hardware pricing on the 17" was the same as everywhere else.  ($75 or $79 I think).

Fred19Flintstone

Will a Blackstone operate on Canuck propane?

Gym

kl8ton said:

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Good idea. I have to wait till I go back next June to get one! 

gmac

Fred19Flintstone said:

Will a Blackstone operate on Canuck propane?

Well, I hope so because I just stopped at the Burton Wal-Mart. They had a few. It appears to be Wal-Marts policy to kick the **** out of them before they put them on the rack. 

And now there is one less on the shelf because it's now in the back of my truck. 
Thanks @Fred19Flintstone and everyone for the advice. 

kl8ton

gmac said:

Fred19Flintstone said:

Will a Blackstone operate on Canuck propane?

Well, I hope so because I just stopped at the Burton Wal-Mart. They had a few. It appears to be Wal-Marts policy to kick the **** out of them before they put them on the rack. 

And now there is one less on the shelf because it's now in the back of my truck. 
Thanks @Fred19Flintstone and everyone for the advice. 

Awesome!  Enjoy! 

kl8ton

What do you have to do at customs/immigration? 

Fred19Flintstone

I'm glad to be of service.  Enjoy!

Fred19Flintstone

kl8ton said:

What do you have to do at customs/immigration? 

  I hope it's not as bad as this.

gmac

kl8ton said:

What do you have to do at customs/immigration? 

When they ask if I have anything to declare I tell them I bought a BBQ. That's about it. Depends on how long I've been in the US and how much I spent. Not usually an issue. 

kl8ton

gmac said:

kl8ton said:

What do you have to do at customs/immigration? 

When they ask if I have anything to declare I tell them I bought a BBQ. That's about it. Depends on how long I've been in the US and how much I spent. Not usually an issue. 

Are you seasoning tonight? 

gmac

kl8ton said:

gmac said:

kl8ton said:

What do you have to do at customs/immigration? 

When they ask if I have anything to declare I tell them I bought a BBQ. That's about it. Depends on how long I've been in the US and how much I spent. Not usually an issue. 

Are you seasoning tonight? 

No. Still in the US. Won't be seasoning for a few days. 

DoubleEgger

Merica 

Canugghead

kl8ton said:

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Agree! I'd gladly buy one from you @gmac

Fred19Flintstone

Canugghead said:

kl8ton said:

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Agree! I'd gladly buy one from you @gmac

I would bring a new 36" Blackstone to you if you put my weight in Maple Leaf lump in my van.  Don't worry, I'm not much bigger than @Little Steven.

Stuss

DoubleEgger said:

Merica 

gmac

Canugghead said:

kl8ton said:

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Agree! I'd gladly buy one from you @gmac

If your not in a rush I may be able to grab one another time I'm over. 

Canugghead

Thanks, that's really kind of you, but I wouldn't want to impose on you.  I'm also way over my quota for new toys this year!

gmac

Fred19Flintstone said:

Canugghead said:

kl8ton said:

You should probably buy as many as you can carry and sell them once across the border!

Agree! I'd gladly buy one from you @gmac

I would bring a new 36" Blackstone to you if you put my weight in Maple Leaf lump in my van.  Don't worry, I'm not much bigger than @Little Steven.

If you decide to do this, get a big truck. Just picked up some MLL for fall (it gets harder to find in December).  
Here's 70 lbs worth. I think @Fred19Flintstone is at least double this. 

Fred19Flintstone

Just a smidgen more than that.  This is me taken during this summer's eclipse.