Larry wrote:

> On Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:04:23 -0500, "Hairy" > wrote:
>
> > I found BGE lump in Springfield, Mo. today for $15.95/20# bag.
> > That's about what Cowboy costs, locally. Is the price good, bad or
> > average?
> >
> > Dave
> >
>
> If you ever get upstate there is a town about 20 miles east of
> Sedalia, Mo called Syracuse. That is the home of Chigger Creek
> Charcoal. At last check they were selling 40# bags for less than
> $14.00. They were also reviewed by Naked Whiz.


I had some Chigger Creek shipped to me a couple years ago. Good stuff,
but as always the shipping costs run the price up. It wasn't too bad
for me as I'm relatively nearby. I got a 20# box, which at the time was
$8.75, with shipping costs $8.25. The aggregate price of $17 was a bit
high, but I was interested in trying it.

I just noticed over the weekend that the local True Value (HandyMan in
Florissant MO) is stocking some lump from Missouri instead of the usual
Qik Joe. I was in a hurry and didn't have a chance to find out the
price, but plan to check this weekend.



Brian