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Got my local BGE dealer talked into a 2nd lump brand. out of these 3 which one.

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    SeahawksEGGHead said:
    it's a shame Rockwood isn't sold locally in Colorado...

    Only store in CO, is Ruff's in Golden.  Nice place, visited him last year.


    g37 said:
    @stlcharcoal‌ how can I get anyone in Hawaii to order RW.
    Probably not going to happen.  I can't even imagine what the freight would be.  It's cost prohibitive to send to the west coast, much less to put it on a boat.  Mail order is your best bet for now.
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
    edited January 2015
    Jeepster47 said:
    With apologies to @stlcharcoal

    Why take just one suggestion to your dealer.  S/he has a business to run and needs to make a good business decision.  You want a good/better lump at a reasonable price.  Both situations are not mutually exclusive.  If the forum had to pick either A or B, they absolutely couldn't reach consensus ... too many different personalities and tastes.  Hell, some members would still be arguing against either A or B as they are being lowered into their grave.

    Either Ozark Oak or Rockwood are great choices.  Look up the contact information for both companies and provide that information to your dealer.  Tell him that both are great choices.  Or, add a third lump that is high on the Nakedwhiz list.

    Fact is I'm not, I'm just telling him which get the most votes..... he asked which was the most popular and I told him I wasn't sure as down here in lowly Citrus County Florida there are no dealers for any of the 3. I told him he could benefit carrying any one or all 3.

    Gave him info on all 3 yesterday

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • yzzi
    yzzi Posts: 1,843
    AUCE said:


    Jeepster47 said:

    With apologies to @stlcharcoal

    Why take just one suggestion to your dealer.  S/he has a business to run and needs to make a good business decision.  You want a good/better lump at a reasonable price.  Both situations are not mutually exclusive.  If the forum had to pick either A or B, they absolutely couldn't reach consensus ... too many different personalities and tastes.  Hell, some members would still be arguing against either A or B as they are being lowered into their grave.

    Either Ozark Oak or Rockwood are great choices.  Look up the contact information for both companies and provide that information to your dealer.  Tell him that both are great choices.  Or, add a third lump that is high on the Nakedwhiz list.



    Fact is I'm not, I'm just telling him which get the most votes..... he asked which was the most popular and I told him I wasn't sure as down here in lowly Citrus County Florida there are no dealers for any of the 3. I told him he could benefit carrying any one or all 3.

    Gave him info on all 3 yesterday

    Keep me posted. Road trip time when there's stock.
    Dunedin, FL
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    Guess I'm really puzzled now. 

    Why would he want a world wide tally instead of a local vote?  If s/he simply wants to know which ones are the most acceptable to a large audience, then that tally is already available on Nakedwhiz.  Ozark Oak and Rockwood were reviewed in a positive manner by 918 people ... we'll never get that many folks to vote before this evening.

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,432
    Rockwood
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    As IF there was any question...
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    LBGE/Maryland
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
    edited January 2015
    yzzi said:
    Jeepster47 said:
    With apologies to @stlcharcoal

    Why take just one suggestion to your dealer.  S/he has a business to run and needs to make a good business decision.  You want a good/better lump at a reasonable price.  Both situations are not mutually exclusive.  If the forum had to pick either A or B, they absolutely couldn't reach consensus ... too many different personalities and tastes.  Hell, some members would still be arguing against either A or B as they are being lowered into their grave.

    Either Ozark Oak or Rockwood are great choices.  Look up the contact information for both companies and provide that information to your dealer.  Tell him that both are great choices.  Or, add a third lump that is high on the Nakedwhiz list.

    Fact is I'm not, I'm just telling him which get the most votes..... he asked which was the most popular and I told him I wasn't sure as down here in lowly Citrus County Florida there are no dealers for any of the 3. I told him he could benefit carrying any one or all 3.

    Gave him info on all 3 yesterday

    Keep me posted. Road trip time when there's stock.
    Will do...

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
    From my experience I'd vote for Ozark Oak.

    I also really like Humphrey's and I've always wanted to try Rockwood but couldn't due to shipping restrictions to CA.

    I assume @stlcharcoal is paying attention to this thread. If so please let me know if there's somewhere close to Middleton, WI (53562) where I can try Rockwood.

    Cheers -
    B_B 
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Good quality lump is nice to use, but it amazes me how it's like talking politics or religion when people talk about lump.  I could see it being a reason for society to break down after the zombie apocalypse.  

    That said, learning how to make a good fire is far more important.  Wait, we fight about that too!

    C'mon, I will fight anyone who thinks you can't cook good food with Cowboy!
    ______________________________________________
    I love lamp..
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    @Black_Badger‌
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    Politics, Religion, and Lump are three topics that will make the most rational among us lose their mind! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
    Thanks @theyolksonyou
    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • BearQ
    BearQ Posts: 174
    Maple Leaf :)
    Barrie,Ont.,Canada.
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    johnkitchens said:
    Politics, Religion, and Lump are three topics that will make the most rational among us lose their mind! 
    And there's that thing about Real Texas Red Chili doesn't have beans.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Just bought a bag of Rockwood at the Windward ACE. $25 PLUS tax.  Worked out the same as buying from Firecraft online with shipping, 

    Chatting with the ACE guy, and talking BGE lump and Rockwood and what it's sold for there's very little mark-up. At ROSWELL ACE selling 2 for $40 means they make a Buck a bag. 

    ACE warehouses it now and throws in their cha-ching. 

    Hope I like it. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    THEBuckeye said:

    I finally made the decision to try something new besides BGE Lump. In part, I bought the BGE lump to support my mom and pop dealer. 


    So. I go to Firecraft to order Rockwood.  24 hours  later they send an auto-email to tell me it's backordered until 1/22. 

    Is there anywhere in North Metro Atlanta where they sell Rockwood or Ozark? 
    I get Rockwood at Ace on Roswell Rd inside the perimeter.

    LBGE since 2014

    Griffin, GA 

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    Black_Badger said:
     If so please let me know if there's somewhere close to Middleton, WI (53562) where I can try Rockwood.  

    Dave's Ace in Evansville would be the closest......about 25 miles south of you.  Go in there and ask for my buddy Paul W.

    THEBuckeye said:
    Chatting with the ACE guy, and talking BGE lump and Rockwood and what it's sold for there's very little mark-up. At ROSWELL ACE selling 2 for $40 means they make a Buck a bag. 

    ACE warehouses it now and throws in their cha-ching. 
    Hmmmmmm, really?  :-?
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  • Mkadilla
    Mkadilla Posts: 38
    SeahawksEGGHead said:
    it's a shame Rockwood isn't sold locally in Colorado...
    Yes it is.

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  • promad
    promad Posts: 36
    THEBuckeye said:
    I finally made the decision to try something new besides BGE Lump. In part, I bought the BGE lump to support my mom and pop dealer. 

    So. I go to Firecraft to order Rockwood.  24 hours  later they send an auto-email to tell me it's backordered until 1/22. 

    Is there anywhere in North Metro Atlanta where they sell Rockwood or Ozark? 

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  • promad
    promad Posts: 36
    the ace close to me sells it between Cartersville and dallas , it's actually in euharlee
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    THEBuckeye said:
    Just bought a bag of Rockwood at the Windward ACE. $25 PLUS tax.  Worked out the same as buying from Firecraft online with shipping, 

    Chatting with the ACE guy, and talking BGE lump and Rockwood and what it's sold for there's very little mark-up. At ROSWELL ACE selling 2 for $40 means they make a Buck a bag. 

    ACE warehouses it now and throws in their cha-ching. 

    Hope I like it. 
    I think you will be pleased with it. I am! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    @johnkitchens

    Ya - planning to do a simple spatchcock tomorrow with it. 

    I'lll weigh in, 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,234
    I was using BGE lump before I switched. I like how neutral Rockwood is. I use chunks for smoke and prefer to use a neutral lump. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • AUCE
    AUCE Posts: 890
    Well spoke to my guy and he's definitely going to get in at least 1 other line..thx for the feedback. Anyone in the Homosassa area go.see Leonard at Bush Home Services. Good guy.

    I would much rather be able to say I was glad I did than wished I had........

    XL owner and purveyor of pallette perfection...

    Homosassa....Mecca of Florida

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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
    Rockwood
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    nolaegghead said:
    Good quality lump is nice to use, but it amazes me how it's like talking politics or religion when people talk about lump.  I could see it being a reason for society to break down after the zombie apocalypse.  

    That said, learning how to make a good fire is far more important.  Wait, we fight about that too!

    C'mon, I will fight anyone who thinks you can't cook good food with Cowboy!
    i burn more cowboy lump than any of the others because its convenient to buy here, it used to be scrap flooring which was actually pretty good lump, nice and clean burning. when they changed to unprocessed lumber they had some problems getting the wood to fully turn to lump, but now it seems they fixed most of those problems and it cooks just fine. i still like those maple wood lumps better because the smoke just smells better in the yard but finding a bag is sometimes impossible
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • tcracing
    tcracing Posts: 378
    I just ordered two bags of Rockwood from my local Ace Hardware in Panama City Florida. $24.99 plus tax per bag. I usually use RO, but when I go out of town I look for different lumps to try.
    George Foreman? Who? 
    Tim C. Panama City, Fl. 
    Large, Minimax-soon
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    THEBuckeye said:
    Just bought a bag of Rockwood at the Windward ACE. $25 PLUS tax.  Worked out the same as buying from Firecraft online with shipping, 

    Chatting with the ACE guy, and talking BGE lump and Rockwood and what it's sold for there's very little mark-up. At ROSWELL ACE selling 2 for $40 means they make a Buck a bag. 

    ACE warehouses it now and throws in their cha-ching. 

    Hope I like it. 
    If you buy 5 bags from firecraft shipping is free, then it is only $20 a bag. That is how I buy mine. Anything over $100 and shipping is free.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • carolinakid
    carolinakid Posts: 16
    Rockwood but still prefer Wicked Good for low and slow
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