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Accessories & Essentials => Pellets -- comments & questions => Topic started by: LowSlowJoe on June 06, 2018, 03:34:27 PM
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I don't suppose anyone noticed that Kingsford has gotten into the wood pellet business...
Do a search on Kingsford 100% Hickory premium wood pellets and you shall see for yourself.
Does this now mean pellet grills have hit the big time?
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spendy entry to the market, I'll pass.
$ 21.99 + $18.64 shipping for 20lbs
2X more wood flavor than the leading brand.
Uh huh ...
DK
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Glad to see Kingsford getting into the pellet market.
Based on the info on Amazon they are manufactured by Trae-Fuels LLC. Trae Fuels website says there are 12 out of 140 pellet manufactures who have ENPlus Certification. They are 1 of the 12. They also explain their process.
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Will be nice to try them out. 100% hickory! Will see if they are competitive.
:bbq:I was informed that Henry Ford started making charcoal from the scrap wood that was accumulating from his Ford assembly plant (hated to see anything go to waste), and that Ford Charcoal company was renamed Kingsford in honor of his partner in the venture. Wonder if Ford still owns any interest in Kingsford?
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spendy entry to the market, I'll pass.
$ 21.99 + $18.64 shipping for 20lbs
2X more wood flavor than the leading brand.
Uh huh ...
DK
Well the leading brand is Traeger so that's not saying much.
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Wonder if Ford still owns any interest in Kingsford?
Sold to Clorox in the 70's
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Available from Cabela's.
(https://vppnwg.ch.files.1drv.com/y4m6-qOkxebtL-IFYGFlZoYeYh0q1PcXeoA2vy5uDvuELphymkdat5Tm1o7UtgyrAP_Ry7bxsK3ozUvP85Ep0P3YREJQTpmbnBT8UUnq1d7H6KWDitIjdagJZOXYygcuDaHd3T55gb9AzL5xgACiy-ASt-DK9M0Pj5RZ5D6OiYe5oeqCsxEHB17YV9-ILxHzr6X57oYY8jQ5Ej7oo1b7PHS-w?width=660&height=557&cropmode=none) A 2011 suggestion submitted to Clorox.
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spendy entry to the market, I'll pass.
$ 21.99 + $18.64 shipping for 20lbs
2X more wood flavor than the leading brand.
Uh huh ...
DK
Well... If it's twice as good, it should be worth twice the price. Maybe they found some magical hickory trees in the unicorn forest... ::)
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I remember making the comment on Pelletheads 10 years ago that when this happened, you would know that pellets are ingrained enough for large companies to start making money off them!
I don't suppose anyone noticed that Kingsford has gotten into the wood pellet business...
Does this now mean pellet grills have hit the big time?
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Lumberjack prices in my neighborhood can't be beat.
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I can't find them on Kingsford's website. I think they are trying to hide them.
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I read Trae's manufacturing process on their web site. It actually looks promising:
1. They use logs, not residual sawdust from a sawmill / hardwood flooring operation.
2. They debark their logs to reduce ash.
3. They do appear to be a fairly high-volume operation - and looks like they probably produce heating pellets as well.
My local Lowes has Kingsford in stock now for $12.99 $11.98. Cheaper than Academy's B&B for $15.99 and Cabela's ( made by Lumberjack I believe; although unclear they are identical to Lumberjack ). So it looks to me like they will be worth a try. I'm not ready for full/half pallet quantities yet. So $12.99 $11.98 is a pretty good price if they are good.
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I say give them a try and let us know how you like them. Great price.
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Is it $12.99 for 40lbs or 20lbs? And are they truly 100% hickory?
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$11.98 for
20# 10# ( Not $12.99 ; On Lowes web site; select stores only; ie, not all stores ). Yes, they are labeled 100% hickory.
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$11.98 for 20# ( Not $12.99 ; On Lowes web site; select stores ). Yes, they are labeled 100% hickory.
That could save me a couple hours in the car. The closest place for me to get 100% hickory is 50 minutes away.
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$11.98 for 20# ( Not $12.99 ; On Lowes web site; select stores ). Yes, they are labeled 100% hickory.
That could save me a couple hours in the car. The closest place for me to get 100% hickory is 50 minutes away.
Order 600# from cookinpellets or Lumberjack then it will be in your garage. ;)
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Pretty expensive. $23.96 for 40 lbs. Price and availability of brands and wood types varies depending on where you live but I wouldn’t pay more than $17 for a 40lb bag.
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0.60/lb is not outrageous when you are not buying in bulk. I know a few folks that wish they could get pellets for that price...
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I guess I’m spoiled. I have two LJ dealers nearby that sell for $17/40lbs or less for non-bulk buys.
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Lowes.com says my local Lowes has hickory, oak, cherry and comp blend for $11.98. But the specs say 10lb bags.
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Lowes.com says my local Lowes has hickory, oak, cherry and comp blend for $11.98. But the specs say 10lb bags.
Sure does ! I stand corrected ( I didn't check and assumed 20# - who only needs 10# ??? ). No deal here. I can get Lumberjack shipped in from Rural King in small quantities for much less than that. And when I'm ready for larger quantities I can drive there - about an hour away.
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If 10 pounds is true it’s about the worst price I’ve ever seen.
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If 10 pounds is true it’s about the worst price I’ve ever seen.
Well, I stopped by my local Lowes this morning. The bags are indeed 10# for $11.98. Curiously, they were well-stocked with the Kingsford's. They had maybe 10-20 bags of Hickory, Cherry, Oak and Competition all stacked up in front of a nice display. This spring, Lowes had a big stack of Pit Boss pellets on display, so I looked for them. I only found one bag - it was marked down and labeled "Clearance" !
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I'm sure they will sell. You have to remember their target market.
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Too expensive more my taste.
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People will buy them up left and right because of the name I bet
I agree.
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I agree with the "target market", but the current price will keep me sidelined.
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I agree with the "target market", but the current price will keep me sidelined.
Yes, you are not in the target market.
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Here they are in the flesh. Horrible price for 10lb bags
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Actually the price is pretty much in line with what one pays when buying from Amazon. Now I don't expect someone to walk into this store and buy 20 bags. We all know if you are buying in bulk you can get a killer deal.
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Amazon is also terrible, as that price includes shipping. You don’t have to buy in bulk to beat this price. This is equivalent to buying a 40lb bag for $47.96.
Unless you have no other choice you can find better deals.
The one good thing is these are 100% flavor woods. They have hickory, cherry, oak and comp blend.
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Here they are in the flesh. Horrible price for 10lb bags
Are you sure that isn't Canadian pricing? That's about what we have to pay for "cooking pellets". $1/LB.
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Amazon is also terrible, as that price includes shipping. You don’t have to buy in bulk to beat this price. This is equivalent to buying a 40lb bag for $47.96.
Unless you have no other choice you can find better deals.
The one good thing is these are 100% flavor woods. They have hickory, cherry, oak and comp blend.
Remember i'm not saying they are great prices just comparable to others.
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Here they are in the flesh. Horrible price for 10lb bags
Are you sure that isn't Canadian pricing? That's about what we have to pay for "cooking pellets". $1/LB.
There are a couple of BBQ shops I know that sell pellets in the $1/LB price range. Actually a little more. I don't purchase from them but they always seem to have a lower stack every time I go by there.
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spendy entry to the market, I'll pass.
$ 21.99 + $18.64 shipping for 20lbs
2X more wood flavor than the leading brand.
Uh huh ...
DK
Well the leading brand is Traeger so that's not saying much.
If Traeger is the leading brand then that means there will be sales on the pellets that are really worth buying.
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I'm game! I'll try anything once. It sounds like they might be worth the price and if they are actually made from solid log stock and not scrap pallet's , flooring, bark, etc. they might actually be a good smoking pellet.
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Here they are in the flesh. Horrible price for 10lb bags
They look like expensive pre wrapped Christmas presents.
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I'm game! I'll try anything once. It sounds like they might be worth the price and if they are actually made from solid log stock and not scrap pallet's , flooring, bark, etc. they might actually be a good smoking pellet.
Lumberjack are made from solid log stock and cost much less. There are other brands as well. Kingsford pellets are made by Trae Fuels.
https://traefuels.com
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These work out to $1.20/lb.
If I buy Cookin Pellets Perfect Mix (my favorite) from their web site it is $66.00 for a 40lb bag shipped - $1.65/lb.
I know I can buy them from Amazon and get free shipping with Prime but that is still $1.00/lb and you have to wait a few days to get them.
Now I am not saying that the Kingsford are a good deal or anything, but for those of us that can't handle a 600 lb pellet load it isn't the worst deal in the world if you want to cook and find you are out of pellets.
In fact, considering the wasted money I would be better off buying a bag of these than the bags of Traeger pellets I've had sitting in my garage for the past 8 years because when I bought my first smoker I was sure they would be great. Can't make myself use them now.
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You have no other local options? I have a few Lumberjack dealers nearby who sell on CraigsList for $17 for 40lbs.
Dicks also sells Lumberjack along with Runnings and Rural King.
That’s not really free shipping with Prime. The shipping is included in the cost of the product.
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Dicks also sells Lumberjack along with Runnings and Rural King.
That's good to know. It looks like Dick's doesn't carry them in their stores near me in the Bay Area, but they ship and if you buy 2 or more bags shipping is included. At $.75/lb, it's not terrible.
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You have no other local options? I have a few Lumberjack dealers nearby who sell on CraigsList for $17 for 40lbs.
Dicks also sells Lumberjack along with Runnings and Rural King.
That’s not really free shipping with Prime. The shipping is included in the cost of the product.
I do have other options but Cookin Pellets are my favorite. And I know how Prime shipping works, my point was that you could save by buying from Amazon vs. direct for a non bulk purchase.
I'm not arguing that the Lowes price is a good price and I wouldn't want to use that as my only source, but it isn't much different than buying a sleeve of golf balls at the pro shop or a soda at the movie theater.
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Got it. Have your tried anything else besides Cookin Pellets? That’s a lot to pay for pellets.
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I normally wait for a sale. The last time I bought them they were $30 for a 40lb bag so I got several.
I am waiting to see if they go on sale again and Bentley posted a comment in another thread about something coming from Chris shortly. That was back in April so I'm thinking it isn't going to happen.
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Yeah, he never got back to us on that one!
I am waiting to see if they go on sale again and Bentley posted a comment in another thread about something coming from Chris shortly. That was back in April so I'm thinking it isn't going to happen.
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spendy entry to the market, I'll pass.
$ 21.99 + $18.64 shipping for 20lbs
2X more wood flavor than the leading brand.
Uh huh ...
DK
DK if you have a lowes nearby they are putting them into lowes
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They are selling Cookin Pellets at Lowes?
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That would be great news. We have a Lowe's right here in Mayberry and I would be down there in a heartbeat to buy some.
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I just went to Lowes.com and they don't have them listed on their site. I do see "Premium hardwood pellets" and Pit Boss.
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Also just found Kingsford, Char-griller, Golden Fire, and Main Woods Pellets.
Hopefully Cooking Pellets will be added soon.
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They are selling Cookin Pellets at Lowes?
What leads you to ask that?
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cookinpellets jr mentioned it
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cookinpellets jr mentioned it
I thought he was talking about Lowes carrying Kingsford?
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cookinpellets jr mentioned it
He has had two posts on here and I didn't understand either. Unless it is coming from Chris at cookinpellets, I'm not believing it. Although I would be happy for Chris if he hit big on getting that level of business.
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So did I....
cookinpellets jr mentioned it
I thought he was talking about Lowes carrying Kingsford?
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So did I....
cookinpellets jr mentioned it
I thought he was talking about Lowes carrying Kingsford?
I AM TALKING ABOUT KINGSFORD COMING OUT WITH THERE OWN BRAND OF PELLETS..
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You have no other local options? I have a few Lumberjack dealers nearby who sell on CraigsList for $17 for 40lbs.
Dicks also sells Lumberjack along with Runnings and Rural King.
That’s not really free shipping with Prime. The shipping is included in the cost of the product.
ross where do you live?
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I'm game! I'll try anything once. It sounds like they might be worth the price and if they are actually made from solid log stock and not scrap pallet's , flooring, bark, etc. they might actually be a good smoking pellet.
Lumberjack are made from solid log stock and cost much less. There are other brands as well. Kingsford pellets are made by Trae Fuels.
https://traefuels.com
well you just answered your own question,..... trae fuels makes kingsford not cookinpellets.com
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They are selling Cookin Pellets at Lowes?
kingsford pellets are not cookinpellets, is that better? (:
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I’m in Minnetonka MN.
I think I confused myself. I know cookinpellets doesn’t make Kingsford but based on your it reply earlier it sounded like cookinpellets was going to be sold at Lowes.
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They are selling Cookin Pellets at Lowes?
no kingsford pellets at lowes not cookinpellets
Can you see why people were confused? Punctuation is important.
As punctuated, this reads that there are no Kingsford pellets at Lowes.
However, it means something entirely different and looks like this if you punctuate it properly–
No, Kingsford pellets at Lowes, not Cookinpellets.
I'm trying to be gentle and kind while still making my point without using all capital letters, which are typically interpreted as angry shouting.
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Lets eat grandma...
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Lets eat grandma...
"Throw Grandma from the train a kiss." :rotf:
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A few years ago, when my son was in the 7th grade–
Ranger Rick and his big dog, Dick.
Sorry.
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When it is punctuated correctly, it is G rated...When I let my mind slide down into the...
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My local Lowes has these on clearance for $5.99. Still a little overpriced but much more reasonable.