KBB on Sale @ Lowes

[Brian Thomas]

$17.88 for the 16lb twin packs. Not the best sale, but if you need a few to tie you over until the Memorial Day sales...

Lowes & HD are no longer carrying the 20lb twin packs.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

It wasn’t that long ago that “double 20’s” were $9.98 when on sale!
Costco sells “Dbl 18’s“ of KPro for $16.50 on sale these days. I think it goes through next week. I’m well stocked for the moment (no room at the inn) so, I won’t be able to add anything today.
Interesting how times change!

 

[EricV.]

I am currently making my way through some KBB that I purchased back when it was under $10 for a twin pack. It works well for grilling, but it really creates quite the nasty smoke when starting up in a charcoal chimney, looks like my house or yard is on fire.

 

[Brian Thomas]

I think the Costco K-Pro sale lasts until this Sun.

I bought 2 18lb twin packs a couple weeks ago so I'm more than good until the Memorial Day sales.

It wasn’t that long ago that “double 20’s” were $9.98 when on sale!
Costco sells “Dbl 18’s“ of KPro for $16.50 on sale these days. I think it goes through next week. I’m well stocked for the moment (no room at the inn) so, I won’t be able to add anything today.
Interesting how times change

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I think the Costco K-Pro sale lasts until this Sun.

I bought 2 18lb twin packs a couple weeks ago so I'm more than good until the Memorial Day sales.

You might be right, at any rate the pattern is full, Ghostrider!

 

[DanHoo]

Is KBB flavor different vs KPro?

Its been years since I've used KBB

 

[Chris Allingham]

Kingsford Professional is basically wood char + a starch binder + a tiny bit of borax so the briquets release cleanly from the pressing machine. I've not used it much for barbecuing but have used it some for grilling. I've not used it enough to have an opinion about flavor differences.

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As of January 2016, Kingford Professional Briquets are replacing Kingsford Competition Briquets, but there is no change in the formula. Learn more.

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Kingsford Competition Briquets - New For 2009 - The Virtual Weber Bullet

Information about Kingsford Competition Briquets, new for 2009. In 2016, this product was renamed Kingsford Professional Briquets.

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[Chris Allingham]

It wasn’t that long ago that “double 20’s” were $9.98 when on sale!

Last time we saw those prices routinely was 2018.

Historical Kingsford Original Charcoal Price List

Here is a list of historical Kingsford Original Charcoal prices derived from posts here on The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board. :kingsford: Note: "Lbs" column refers to total weight of single bag or twin-pak, depending on the deal. Weights 30lbs are twin-paks. 2023 Store State Price Lbs...

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[Timothy F. Lewis]

Last time we saw those prices routinely was 2018.

Historical Kingsford Original Charcoal Price List

Here is a list of historical Kingsford Original Charcoal prices derived from posts here on The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board. :kingsford: Note: "Lbs" column refers to total weight of single bag or twin-pak, depending on the deal. Weights 30lbs are twin-paks. 2023 Store State Price Lbs...

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Thanks Chris, I really feel old now!

 

[Brian Thomas]

And to make matters worse, they're now performing the common practice of "shrinkflation". The price of the 20lb twins was $21.98, while the 16lb twins they're selling now are $19.98. So while the price appears to be less, you're actually paying more per pound than before...

 

[EricV.]

.56/lb. vs 4-5 years ago at .25-.28/lb.!

 

[Karl Quist]

The Kingsford Pro 2-pack at my local Costo was on sale for $18.49; up about $2.00 from last year.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

The Kingsford Pro 2-pack at my local Costo was on sale for $18.49; up about $2.00 from last year.

Still $16.49 here, a week ago. Interesting. I’d still pay $18, after a full season of using it, I like it quite a bit, less ash, good burn times.

 

[Brian Thomas]

K-Pro is good stuff. Been using that a lot lately and have no complaints. Costco will likely run the same sale when their May sales flier comes out.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Karl is right,I was just at Costco and it’s $18.49 per dbl bag.
And, no I didn’t get a brisket, no room in the freezer! No room in the refrigerators either! Wish I had not committed to something I’ve already made! That’s OK, I have one in the deep freeze still. If I get a chance, I will make enough room for one.

 

[Brian Thomas]

I was in Lowes yesterday and saw a big pallet of the 16lb twin packs in the main aisle at the front and noticed that they had them listed at the normal $19.98 price.

Guess somebody there didn't get the memo

 

[Karl Quist]

I was still a buyer of K-Pro at Costco even with the $18.49 price.I like it quite a bit. It burns better and about half the ash of KBB.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I was still a buyer of K-Pro at Costco even with the $18.49 price.I like it quite a bit. It burns better and about half the ash of KBB.

Yep! True dat!!

 

[Richard Garcia]

At a local supermarket I bought this 8lb bag for around $29 here in Costa Rica a couple of weeks-ago

I generally buy the local stuff which is a lot cheaper but I like the consistent burn of the “Kingsford” when using my Cajun Bandit Rotisserie around once-a-month. I burn around 5lb of this charcoal each time doing a Rotisserie cook.

 

[EricV.]

Your paying more for the fuel then the meat....