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Any franchises sell lump other than HD?

KiterTodd
KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
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It seems that premium lump is expensive to ship and I don't use enough that I need to buy a pallet.  I know some of you guys spare no expense to buy fuel for the $1K grill, but I don't.  Just a personal choice. I have bought bags of FOGO and RW and love it, but not enough to order it regularly.  So...

Am I overlooking any obvious franchises that sell lump?

The only one I know is Home Depot.  I buy RO there, it's fine, good price, pieces are getting smaller or maybe it's my tolerance for dust. =)

I have noticed food stores carrying lump, but it is usually in small $9 bags.  Those small bags are good for a cook and a half if I'm filling the ring.

I do really like the KamodoJoe lump when I can get it at Costco (huge pieces, nice burn) but it's totally random when they'll have it.

Thanks for any tips!  Just looking for options other than mail order.  I'm in Maryland, NW of DC.
LBGE/Maryland
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
    edited May 2018
    Ace Hardware. If they’re in your area. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    jeffwit said:
    Ace Hardware. If they’re in your area. 

    Agree, Ace Hardware. Sometimes Academy Sports has a few different ones.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    Check your local egg dealers.  I know BGE charcoal is just expensive RO, but the egg dealer near me now carries Rockwood as well.
    NOLA
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    edited May 2018
    You can go online and order RW from Ace and have it shipped to your store. 1 bag if you want. There was a good sale earlier this year, could buy 4 for $20 each. 
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Over the past many years, I have gotten in the habit of checking all the local stores in my area. Even out of my area when I travel. Besides HD what other major hardware stores do you have in your area? I know in MN, near my parents, they have Menards. Living in the South, most places stock lump all year long. If you are OK with RO, you are probably not going to find a better priced lump. When you stop into HD for ANYTHING, check out the lump. Look for a new shipment with full looking bags. As @RRP does, pick one up and flip it to get a feel for how many small pieces are at the bottom. Our larger grocery store chains also carry bigger bags of nice lump. I always watch for sales.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,348
    edited May 2018
    Lowes carries a few varieties including KJ near me anyway
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    KiterTodd said:
    It seems that premium lump is expensive to ship and I don't use enough that I need to buy a pallet.  I know some of you guys spare no expense to buy fuel for the $1K grill, but I don't.  Just a personal choice. I have bought bags of FOGO and RW and love it, but not enough to order it regularly.  So...

    Am I overlooking any obvious franchises that sell lump?

    The only one I know is Home Depot.  I buy RO there, it's fine, good price, pieces are getting smaller or maybe it's my tolerance for dust. =)

    I have noticed food stores carrying lump, but it is usually in small $9 bags.  Those small bags are good for a cook and a half if I'm filling the ring.

    I do really like the KamodoJoe lump when I can get it at Costco (huge pieces, nice burn) but it's totally random when they'll have it.

    Thanks for any tips!  Just looking for options other than mail order.  I'm in Maryland, NW of DC.

    Locally (Virginia), I can find brands of lump at Home Depot, Lowes, Ace, Walmart, Target, and most grocery stores.  It should be pretty easy to find suppliers in your area.
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Use this:  http://royal-oak.com/find-charcoal-products?p=natural-lump
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,532
    Restaurant Depot
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    buzd504 said:
    Check your local egg dealers.  I know BGE charcoal is just expensive RO, but the egg dealer near me now carries Rockwood as well.
    Great advice.Or even other grilling/outdoor stores.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    every butcher shop near me has a couple brands, but i just buy cowboy at the supermarket where its convenient.  hard to beat royal oak at hd when its on sale though
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    KiterTodd said:
    It seems that premium lump is expensive to ship and I don't use enough that I need to buy a pallet.  I know some of you guys spare no expense to buy fuel for the $1K grill, but I don't.  Just a personal choice. I have bought bags of FOGO and RW and love it, but not enough to order it regularly.  So...

    Am I overlooking any obvious franchises that sell lump?

    The only one I know is Home Depot.  I buy RO there, it's fine, good price, pieces are getting smaller or maybe it's my tolerance for dust. =)

    I have noticed food stores carrying lump, but it is usually in small $9 bags.  Those small bags are good for a cook and a half if I'm filling the ring.

    I do really like the KamodoJoe lump when I can get it at Costco (huge pieces, nice burn) but it's totally random when they'll have it.

    Thanks for any tips!  Just looking for options other than mail order.  I'm in Maryland, NW of DC.
    Keep this link bookmarked and check it every month or so - https://www.costco.com/kamado-joe-schedule.html

    In the MD/DC/NOVA area there are 5 Costco's with upcoming KJ shows. There will probably be more Roadshows in your area later in the summer.

    It is hard to predict exactly when/where these KJ Roadshows will popup but that link will at least give you a heads up.


    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    edited May 2018
    Great tips, thanks!

    I did check a local Ace Hardware during lunch (they came up on a "grill store" google search) but all they stock is Cowboy.  I'll check out the deliver-to-store option that @GrillSgt mentioned. If I can get RW delivered for $20 a bag, that's worth it.

    The food store stuff all seems the same. I swear, it's one manufacturer (probably RO) doing private label bags for everyone.

    Thanks for the KJ/Costco link, @HeavyG

    My egg dealer is sadly, out of the egg business now. All they had was BGE brand anyway, for a considerable markup.

    Also found out that my local Lowe's stocks KJ for $25/20 lbs. bag.  Not Costco prices, but it's stocked.

    LBGE/Maryland
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    GrillSgt said:
    You can go online and order RW from Ace and have it shipped to your store. 1 bag if you want. There was a good sale earlier this year, could buy 4 for $20 each. 
    They don't have any sales going, just MSRP, but that free ship to store option is nice.  Think I'll get some.  Notable options were;

    -Rockwood, 20 lbs - $27
    -Kamodo Joe, 20 lbs - $27
    -Black Diamond CharWood - $22 (1.18 cu. ft, which they say is equal to a 22 lbs. bag)

    Has anyone ever tried the Black Diamond boxes before?   Never heard of it.


    LBGE/Maryland
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,175
    Stay away from center cut charcoal. 
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Only $20 when on sale. Regularly $26.99, but they have 15% discounts frequently. http://www.acehardware.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=charcoal&origkw=charcoal&f=Taxonomy/ACE/19541496&sr=1
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    DoubleEgger said:
    Stay away from center cut charcoal. 
    I bought many boxes of the other brand that many people laughed at because it claimed center cut on the box. It was good stuff. Never would have paid the full retail price but the sale price at Lowe's was fantastic.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • nolan8v
    nolan8v Posts: 400
    Whole Foods sells lump as well as Sam's and Costco.
    "You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."
    Chris Rose 

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    KiterTodd said:

    They don't have any sales going, just MSRP, but that free ship to store option is nice.  Think I'll get some.  


    Sometimes its cheaper in the stores.  If it's not on the shelf and the manager orders it for you, it might be cheaper too.

    TAKE10NOW for $10 off $100
    SPR15CC for $15 off $125

    .....on acehardware.com through the end of the month.  
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    Photo Egg said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Stay away from center cut charcoal. 
    I bought many boxes of the other brand that many people laughed at because it claimed center cut on the box. It was good stuff. Never would have paid the full retail price but the sale price at Lowe's was fantastic.
    I only bought one box and don't see myself getting any more, but that stuff started fast and gave clean smoke faster than any lump I have used. For weeknight cooks and basic grilling I wouldn't talk anybody out of trying it out.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    HeavyG said:
    KiterTodd said:
    It seems that premium lump is expensive to ship and I don't use enough that I need to buy a pallet.  I know some of you guys spare no expense to buy fuel for the $1K grill, but I don't.  Just a personal choice. I have bought bags of FOGO and RW and love it, but not enough to order it regularly.  So...

    Am I overlooking any obvious franchises that sell lump?

    The only one I know is Home Depot.  I buy RO there, it's fine, good price, pieces are getting smaller or maybe it's my tolerance for dust. =)

    I have noticed food stores carrying lump, but it is usually in small $9 bags.  Those small bags are good for a cook and a half if I'm filling the ring.

    I do really like the KamodoJoe lump when I can get it at Costco (huge pieces, nice burn) but it's totally random when they'll have it.

    Thanks for any tips!  Just looking for options other than mail order.  I'm in Maryland, NW of DC.
    Keep this link bookmarked and check it every month or so - https://www.costco.com/kamado-joe-schedule.html

    In the MD/DC/NOVA area there are 5 Costco's with upcoming KJ shows. There will probably be more Roadshows in your area later in the summer.

    It is hard to predict exactly when/where these KJ Roadshows will popup but that link will at least give you a heads up.


    Awesome thanks. Jacksonville next month, will back up the truck  =)
    Jacksonville FL
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    KiterTodd said:
    .....

    Has anyone ever tried the Black Diamond boxes before?   Never heard of it.


    Made in Russia.  I prefer domestic charcoal - help keep Americans employed.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    fishlessman said:
    every butcher shop near me has a couple brands, but i just buy cowboy at the supermarket where its convenient.  hard to beat royal oak at hd when its on sale though
    Picked up a few bags recently... $10/bag is hard to beat. Also got a bunch of rock wood on sale at Ace.  Used to order Fogo from amazon prime but prices haven’t been worth it for a long time. Best was firecraft free delivery.... nothing like someone else hauling 6 bags of lump to my front door! 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
    Home Hardware. Getcha some Maple Leaf...  :)
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    gmac said:
    Home Hardware. Getcha some Maple Leaf...  :)
    Is Maple Leaf available anywhere in the US?
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited May 2018
    Photo Egg said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Stay away from center cut charcoal. 
    I bought many boxes of the other brand that many people laughed at because it claimed center cut on the box. It was good stuff. Never would have paid the full retail price but the sale price at Lowe's was fantastic.
    Just drink the damn koolaid Darian.  ;)
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Focker said:
    Photo Egg said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Stay away from center cut charcoal. 
    I bought many boxes of the other brand that many people laughed at because it claimed center cut on the box. It was good stuff. Never would have paid the full retail price but the sale price at Lowe's was fantastic.
    Just drink the damn koolaid Darian.  ;)
    5 bucks a box on sale. I wish they had more.lol

    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • gmac
    gmac Posts: 1,814
    Photo Egg said:
    gmac said:
    Home Hardware. Getcha some Maple Leaf...  :)
    Is Maple Leaf available anywhere in the US?
    I was teasing. Not that I know of. It’s our only perc for being Canadian. Well, and our bacon. And lots of syrup based foods. 
    Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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  • Fredb
    Fredb Posts: 98
    Walmart carries RO and cheaper than Home Depot.
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