any sales on lump charcoal at national chain store?

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I have Walmarts, Lowe's and Home Depot to check. Those are the only national chains that I know of that have charcoal around here. HD is a 45 min drive and I've tried calling them and can't reach anyone that knows the difference between lump charcoal and a lawn mower.

I was there a couple of weeks ago and they had 100% natural briquettes for $5.99/18lb bag. I think it was original charcoal co.
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r6abusa · BBQ Fan Joined: 12 Jun 2007 Posts: 372 Location: Michigan

I just went to HD to pick up the rest of thier Rancher (Original Charcoal Co.) since they are not going to sell it here in MI anymore. $4.99 for 20 lb. bags, The best deal IMO. I know Gorden's food service has 20 lbs. of RO for 7 or 8 bucks if you have any of those nearby.

rustyc · Posted: Jul 13 2007 Post subject:

Bevmo stores aren't national, but you can buy Lazzari lump mesquite from them online... 40lb bags for $20... if you are in CA then you can pick it up and not pay shipping.

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Rub N Smoke · Posted: Jul 14 2007 Post subject:

Wal- Mart here have B&B lump. Try it you may like it! Its pre burnt Oak, burns Clean, Long, and Hot. Good Luck and Happy Q-ing!! Twisted Evil

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Harry Nutczak · Posted: Jul 15 2007 Post subject:

I have seen Royal oak lump in every wal-mart I have ever visited, And also they have "real-Flavor" (Wal-mart branded product) which is re-packaged royal-oak.

I like both, but $6.00'ish for 10 pounds is a bit steep IMO, I have found lots of rocks and concrete in both the last few times I have used it though.

Run away from Kingsford charwood, it pops & sparks horribly to the point of coating your food with crunchy bits when trying to grill with it. the stuff could almost be considered a fire hazard in the dryer parts of the country.

Rancher Charcoal has got some great reviews, Nothing but char and a natural starch as a binder, no other additives like nitrates, Lime, Coal and all the other stuff the mainline briquette makers use to get it to burn right.
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