Cowboy lump on sale at Costco

Mr1egg

Seen this today and bought 10 bags (would of bought more but I didn’t think I could fit the grocery’s and more than 10 bags in my Jetta)

been looking out for cheapest lump coal for a while and this on sale is by far the cheapest, $15.99 a bag here in Canada. Royal oak was close to cowboy from Costco but my last trip to Canadian tire it seems they have raised their price for it. 

johnmitchell

Sweet catch!!!

Canugghead

Have you tried this lump before? So it's $4 off regular $19.99.  Costco Business Center in Scarborough carries the green/white 8kg bags of Basques at $17.99 year round since it caters to the food industry, it's less risky than Cowboy lol.

Mr1egg

Ya I’ve been using cowboy all summer this year since I found it at Costco, I don’t personally like using briquettes. I’ve been meaning to try them but am always scared to buy them. 

bobroo

Lighting your lump will be a sparky fire hazard for a long time with the size of that cart.

You will also likely need a larger bucket to dispose of the ash, hope those are onsale too.

Mr1egg

I wish I could of bought more

fishlessman

thats all i buy now, no need to buy anything else. its cheap, convenient, and burns nice

Mr1egg

Exactly, to me lump is lump some might be better but at this price point it’s a no brainer. 

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

I’m clearly doing something wrong. I’ve had to use this on 2 different occasions and both times were a disaster. Last time I let it burn for close to an hour and the chicken still tasted terrible. Does it need longer than an hour to but off before putting the food on? 

kl8ton

Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:

I’m clearly doing something wrong. I’ve had to use this on 2 different occasions and both times were a disaster. Last time I let it burn for close to an hour and the chicken still tasted terrible. Does it need longer than an hour to but off before putting the food on? 

It works for some people. I didn't make it through my first bag before I just use the rest of it in the fire pit. People also really like the kamado Joe lump. I can't stand the stuff. Maybe I'm just high maintenance.

fishlessman

have had no problems with cowboy in the last couple years, before that it was iffey, lots of unburnt logs.

Powak

Is Frontier the same as this stuff?

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

Ok so maybe I used it prior to them making improvements. It’s been probably 4 years or so since last attempt. If I see it for on sale for free I’ll give it another shot sometime. 

TechsasJim

Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:

I’m clearly doing something wrong. I’ve had to use this on 2 different occasions and both times were a disaster. Last time I let it burn for close to an hour and the chicken still tasted terrible. Does it need longer than an hour to but off before putting the food on? 

I agree, I tried a bag once and it smelled astringent almost like there was an accelerant in there.    I'll keep with my B&B but to each their own.

fishlessman

Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:

Ok so maybe I used it prior to them making improvements. It’s been probably 4 years or so since last attempt. If I see it for on sale for free I’ll give it another shot sometime. 

it went from wood flooring scrap to black unburnt branches that stunk to lump over the years.  the flooring board scrap was actually clean burning and burned hot but people couldnt get past the tongue and groove pieces. the black branch faze was brutal and had that chemical smell.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

I will say this about Costco- If they have it, it has been rigorously tested and inspected. If they put these guys through half the hoops they put me through, I would expect the quality to be well above what I understand this lump to be. I have used it in the past and didn't get through the bag as some others have stared above. It was like burning a chemical fire.

As someone who sells a lot of stuff to Costco, they are the bane of my existence most of the time. That said, knowing what they put me and everyone I know who sells to them through, if they have something on the shelf, I assume it is high quality enough to try at least once.

Until I experience otherwise, I would assume Cowboy has upped their game in a big way to get the solo spot in Costco for Lump. If they get bad reviews or returns from members, that stuff will be gone so fast it will make your head swim. And Cowboy will pay for the privilege of taking it all back. I literally have to answer for every member complaint, no matter how small.

I'm not grabbing a cart full, but I'll grab a bag next time I'm in there checking on my stuff. Nearest Costco is an hour from me since the move and the Ace 10 min from my house brings in 20 bags of Rockwood any time I order it. I'm happy with that but always interested in what else is going on out there.

Mr1egg

Fantastic coal right there fellas. Almost free at this price point. 

EggNorth

I've had bad luck at Costco with Cowboy lump, usually very small pieces.   Must be how they handle the bags.   Did the 'flip' test on 4-5 bags and got 1 which sounded ok, the other ones sounded like dust.

johnmitchell

Damn!! Down to my last bag😳

Canugghead

EggNorth said:

I've had bad luck at Costco with Cowboy lump, usually very small pieces.   Must be how they handle the bags.   Did the 'flip' test on 4-5 bags and got 1 which sounded ok, the other ones sounded like dust.

I’m too weak to flip, instead I shake/listen and check for headspace 

GlennM

I have a Costco bag my neighbour gave me and it’s fine. I first tried it in Florida (was in a brown bag) and was like burning asphalt 😳. This is not the same 

Mr1egg

Ya this new one is probably the best lump out there 

Canugghead

Just called a local Costco, they have 200+ bags on hand! Should have no problem cherry picking. Haven’t bought lumps in over five years, my stash is running low at less than ten bags.
Edit: If they don’t move, there’s a chance they’ll  sell for less as store-specific clearance. Current $4 discount is chainwide.

Langner91

Mr1egg said:

Ya this new one is probably the best lump out there 

RyanStl

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

I will say this about Costco- If they have it, it has been rigorously tested and inspected. If they put these guys through half the hoops they put me through, I would expect the quality to be well above what I understand this lump to be. I have used it in the past and didn't get through the bag as some others have stared above. It was like burning a chemical fire.

As someone who sells a lot of stuff to Costco, they are the bane of my existence most of the time. That said, knowing what they put me and everyone I know who sells to them through, if they have something on the shelf, I assume it is high quality enough to try at least once.

Until I experience otherwise, I would assume Cowboy has upped their game in a big way to get the solo spot in Costco for Lump. If they get bad reviews or returns from members, that stuff will be gone so fast it will make your head swim. And Cowboy will pay for the privilege of taking it all back. I literally have to answer for every member complaint, no matter how small.

I'm not grabbing a cart full, but I'll grab a bag next time I'm in there checking on my stuff. Nearest Costco is an hour from me since the move and the Ace 10 min from my house brings in 20 bags of Rockwood any time I order it. I'm happy with that but always interested in what else is going on out there.

What are your products at Costco? I'm not a member, but do you do Sam's Club

The Cen-Tex Smoker

RyanStl said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

I will say this about Costco- If they have it, it has been rigorously tested and inspected. If they put these guys through half the hoops they put me through, I would expect the quality to be well above what I understand this lump to be. I have used it in the past and didn't get through the bag as some others have stared above. It was like burning a chemical fire.

As someone who sells a lot of stuff to Costco, they are the bane of my existence most of the time. That said, knowing what they put me and everyone I know who sells to them through, if they have something on the shelf, I assume it is high quality enough to try at least once.

Until I experience otherwise, I would assume Cowboy has upped their game in a big way to get the solo spot in Costco for Lump. If they get bad reviews or returns from members, that stuff will be gone so fast it will make your head swim. And Cowboy will pay for the privilege of taking it all back. I literally have to answer for every member complaint, no matter how small.

I'm not grabbing a cart full, but I'll grab a bag next time I'm in there checking on my stuff. Nearest Costco is an hour from me since the move and the Ace 10 min from my house brings in 20 bags of Rockwood any time I order it. I'm happy with that but always interested in what else is going on out there.

What are your products at Costco? I'm not a member, but do you do Sam's Club

I sell both. I don't want to out myself by brand on here as it's now somehow cool to threaten people's place of work, but we sell both of them pool stuff and some furniture as well. We do a very large business with all the clubs- Costco is the king, of course. They make me not ever want to check my emails or answer my phone, but they are a great customer none the less. They are the apex predator of retail right now.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Mr1egg said:

Ya this new one is probably the best lump out there 

I would probably tap the brakes on that one a little ha ha. Unless the only thing the same about it is the bag, I remain highly skeptical until I get my hands on some. And based on past experience, I'm not in a big hurry.

fishlessman

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Mr1egg said:

Ya this new one is probably the best lump out there 

I would probably tap the brakes on that one a little ha ha. Unless the only thing the same about it is the bag, I remain highly skeptical until I get my hands on some. And based on past experience, I'm not in a big hurry.

my supermarket and lowes carries it, that bag is $15.99 and 16 pounds

johnmitchell

Langner91 said:

Mr1egg said:

Ya this new one is probably the best lump out there 

😏😏😂😂😂

newby84

I’ve Been using this brand for a few years now, I’m kind of sad I haven’t seen it at my local Costco in several months. 

Gulfcoastguy

Well it can’t be any worse than that Kamoda Joe big block lump I bought 3 years or so ago. I used it exactly one time.