On 12-Jul-2005, "Anon" wrote:

"Bob Muncie" wrote in message
...
BBQ Masters - I hope someone lives in the Detriot are that has a bead on
a
quality lump purchase location. Specifically, I am having problems
locating
lump at all, the walmarts, home depots, etc., seem to have only the
standard
charcoal from what I can find. My specific area is Auburn Hills, MI.

I'm not from the Detroit area (well, I was, but that was nearly 30 years
ago - I am going back to visit relatives this weekend, but I digress), so
I
can't give you specific advice. But I'll give you some general advice
that
might help. Approach the problem from the restaurant supply angle. Check
the yellow pages for charcoal. Check the yellow pages for restaurant
supply. Call any local BBQ joint and ask them where they buy their lump.
Someone's selling to the restaurants. They might sell to you. That's how
I
get mine here in Minnesota.

Also, I've read here that True Value hardware stores (or was it Ace?) have
lump charcoal in the dealer's catalog and if you ask your local store they
will order it.

My local 'Ace' has some lump on the shelf right now, but they have it priced
like jewelry.
--
The Brick said that (Don't bother to agree with me, I have already changed
my mind.)

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