30lb Royal Oak @Walmart for $16.96

TexasisBestest

As stated. Found 30lb bag of Royal Oak for $18 That's a steal for a decent quality of lump.

tybenj

I already have 3 bags sitting in my garage. Did your store also have their XL lump? I might have to grab a bag of five of that to try out too. 

cookingdude555

Mine only carries the 15lb bags.  I want to try their XL bag too.

builderdawg

I have a bag of the 30lb unopened in my garage. I did see the XL at Walmart last week and was tempted to grab a bag, but my wife would have cried foul if I took up anymore garage space with charcoal.  I’m interested in getting feedback from anyone who has tried it.  

Tarpon65

Picked up a bag this morning at the Sarasota Walmart.  I've been using Rockwood on a regular basis the past few months, but I have a bag of this and a bag of B&B as backup.

ceramic_cooker

Which Walmart in Texas did you find this? 

cheeaa

Yeah in stl, the Arnold Walmart has this. Just got a bag last week

TexasisBestest

ceramic_cooker said:

Which Walmart in Texas did you find this? 

Plano TX. Dallas area. 

GoooDawgs

Grabbed some in Atlanta today.  For 50 cents a pound that's a great deal.  

littlerascal56

Local Walmart has the 30# (.56/lb) and new XL, at .93/lb.  I pay $1/lb for Rockwood, so the XL was not a big deal to me!

GoooDawgs

But why pay more for larger pieces?   

Gr_egger

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TexasisBestest

Gr_egger said:

Your signature line is no longer valid

BTW I didn't say I BOUGHT the lump, I said I SAW it and passed the deal to others. Thanks though.

HeavyG

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TEXASBGE2018

Just saw this tonight in North Texas 

littlerascal56

The bags I tried had some HUGE rocks in them. Might want to try the B&B instead!  

Gulfcoastguy

I bought a bag, found it a bit smokey for my taste, and restocked up on Rockwood when I caught a sale.

GoooDawgs

I've been using the 30 pounders for awhile now.  Cant beat them for pizza cooks.   For low n slows you just have to wait 1 hour or 2 before the meat goes on.   Rockwood is definitely better,  but the 30 pound bags are great if you aren't in a hurry. 

littlerascal56

The B&B is $12.44 for 20# bag. That’s $0.62 per pound.  The Royal Oak is $0.56 per pound.  If you discount the big rocks on the RO, the B&B is cheaper.  Just sayin’!

frazzdaddy

Been getting Nature Glo 20lb for 15.00 . Have not seen any rocks. Works fine so far through 6 bags.

Shiff

frazzdaddy said:

Been getting Nature Glo 20lb for 15.00 . Have not seen any rocks. Works fine so far through 6 bags.

The Naked Whiz database says it is/was the food service packaging for Royal Oak.  This review was from 2004 so I don't if that or anything else is still true.  The review can be found at http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag43.htm

CigarCityEgger

I use only royal oak bc it’s the most convenient and priced well. Will see if they have this in stock at my local Wally-World. Thanks for sharing 

lightningQ

I've been using the XL Royal Oak for about 6 months, I like it the pieces are nice and big and burn clean.  Paired with the right wood chucks it does a great job for my taste and economical. 

frazzdaddy

Shiff said:

frazzdaddy said:

Been getting Nature Glo 20lb for 15.00 . Have not seen any rocks. Works fine so far through 6 bags.

The Naked Whiz database says it is/was the food service packaging for Royal Oak.  This review was from 2004 so I don't if that or anything else is still true.  The review can be found at http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag43.htm

I know, my rather abstract point is that I have found no rocks or other debris so far with 6 bags. 

Mikee

Shiff said:

The Naked Whiz database says it is/was the food service packaging for Royal Oak.  This review was from 2004 so I don't if that or anything else is still true.  The review can be found at http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag43.htm

When buying a car would you rely on a 2004 review of that model car? Chances are pretty good that the 2019 car is a tad different than the 2004 model. The naked whiz database is certainly not something reliable. One good bag of lump they received 20 years ago and people think its the holy grail. While they set out to do good, their info in todays age make their database essentially useless. The best way to get a current review is to buy a bag/box of lump and decide for yourself.

CigarCityEgger

My local Walmart did not have Royal Oak for the first time since I had my egg. Wonder why?

Toxarch

I've used a lot of the 18/20 lb and some of the 30s. I get maybe 1 small rocks in 10 bags. Good stuff and good price. 

Webass

FWIW Walmart at my local E. Tenn store has 15lb. for 9.96. No 30 lb. bags.

EagleIII

Use a lot of Royal Oak as it is decent quality at an excellent price and readily available at Wally-World, although lately, Wally-World has been inconsistent with Royal Oak being in or out of stock.  Maybe demand exceeding supply?

littlerascal56

My local Walmart had 30# bags of Western lump for $9.88, so I had to grab one to try out.
The B&B they stock is not bad, but has a lot of 1.5” round limb stock in the bag.  And a bit “sparky” when you light it.

Teefus

Royal Oak got stinky on me. OK for open cooks (burgers, steaks) but not for anything with the lid closed. It added the faint aroma and taste of a bias ply tire or roofing materials. Disappointing as I'd used it successfully for some time. Made the change to Rockwood and have never been let down.