Lump in Springfield MA

tazz · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 21 Location: western MA

Hi All,
New member here from Springfield MA and I'm just getting back into cooking with charcoal. I have been doing some research over the internet and have made a few phone calls on finding good lump in my area. As you can tell I'm having some problems locating anything decent. I have a Lowes near me that carries Cowboy brand but I'm hesitant to try it from the reviews I've read. My local Walmart dose not carry lump so here I am. If anyone has any info on what's around here I would really appreciate it.

thanks,
Dan

SoCal John · Posted: Sep 13 2009 Post subject:

Hey tazz,

My brother lives in Wilbraham and uses Wicked Good Lump. I'll ask him where he gets it tomorrow and drop you another post. Wicked Good is probably my favorite. It burns for a long time, nice and hot and not too much ash.
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Jimmy O'Brien · Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Lynn,Ma

try ace hardware or even your local supermarket. if they dont have it have them order it my brother was a grocery store manger for 30 years and he always told me that they'll get anything you want as long as it sells
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SoCal John · Posted: Sep 14 2009 Post subject:

tazz, you can find Wicked Good Lump and Briquettes at CSM, Inc. at 248 Main St. in Monson. Phone is 413-267-4334. Wicked Good's website lists all the stores in MA you can find it at, but I think CSM is closest to Springfield.
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tazz · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 21 Location: western MA

I did see the Wicked Good In Monson although I haven't called them yet to see what they have in stock. I did check my local Ace and they only have Cowboy in stock. I was more or less asking if anyone around here knows who carrys what, I guess I just want to save on gas for the car and my time running around as time is at a premium. I have read the reviews on the Naked Whiz so I have a good idea of what to get I just have to find out what is in my local area. But anyways thanks for the help so far.

CSM is about a 1/2 hour drive to get there, I guess in the big picture that's not all that bad. I'll just have to load up on it.

Thanks,
Dan

tazz · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 21 Location: western MA

well I found some Royal Oak lump at one of the local Walmarts near me so I got some. I went to CSM on a whim and found out that they have moved, not in Monson anymore, now they are in Three Rivers, so I go there and guess what, closed on Mondays. I should have heeded my own advice and called first. I did see a bag of Wicked Good through the window and it had a price tag of $18.00, to expensive for me.

Dan

stirthepot · Joined: 22 Sep 2009 Posts: 14 Location: Just Outside Boston

You can get WGC- Weekend Warrior Blend at Eastern Ice Company in Fall River Just off 24.
$7 for an 11# Bag. This stuff rocks! Stays hot burns long. Consistent
lump sizes.

day_trippr · Posted: Sep 22 2009 Post subject: Re: Wicked Good Char- Weekend Warrior

PaulOinMA · Posted: Oct 06 2009 Post subject: Re: Lump in Springfield MA

DjSaneR · Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 9

Hey, Tazz I live just over the border from you in South Windsor. I recently started using charcoal grills again and found that Wicked Good Lump Charcoal is great. I was able to find it in East Hartford just off 384. Not too far from you. $20 and change out the door for a 22lb bag. A bit pricey but better than using Cowboy Charcoal from Home Depot. I don't mind spending a bit more money on the charcoal since I'm spending good money on the meat.

VINNY'S HOME & GARDEN
1375 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 569-0800
www.vinnyshomeandgarden.com

PS. I graduated from AIC in 2000. How's the Mardi Gras these days Wink

day_trippr · Posted: Oct 07 2009 Post subject:

tazz · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 21 Location: western MA

DjSaneR · Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 9

DjSaneR · Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 9

tazz · Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 21 Location: western MA

My wife used to work where you are at, since we have two kids and day care is out of site now shes at home. I'm at P&W right down the road.

DjSaneR · Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Posts: 9

rob d. · Joined: 31 Oct 2009 Posts: 1

Guys, you can get wicked good direct in holyoke, ma. by the pallet. i sent my dad up for a pallet in july, piece of pie. from where we live in coventry, ct. it was less than an hour's drive.

web search for laralee distributers, they are out of maine but have a distribution center in holyoke...

i will always have allegiance to vinny's for some things (i grew up in east hartford about 1/2 mile away (used to be called Skippy's), but it's just too high priced to buy there in volume....

good luck,

Rob