325372 Tue Sep 12 19:52:33 -0700 2006 8 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1871832 My father's birthday is next week and I'd love to send him something meat-y in the mail since he's quite the hunter and very much a carnivore. Steak seem a little redundant since he buys half a cow every few months. BBQ seemed like the perfect idea--I found one place (http://www.jackstackbbq.com/) but the prices are out of my budget--I've got a cap of $60-70, plus I'm wary of ordering incredibly expensive meat from a website I've never heard of nor tried. Does anyone have any suggestions for places that ship reasonably priced, good BBQ meats or frozen game/fowl? Thanks in advance. Tue Sep 12 19:52:33 -0700 2006 20741 erikka 1 1872008 Try this article: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5444411 If Rosengarten approves, then I would feel comfortable ordering it. Also, you can always order the old standby Omaha Steaks. nothing too fancy, but consistent quality with a great customer service program. We had a box of meats sent to the father-in-law that went missing. They sent a replacement box with no questions asked. I know it's out of your range, but Rosengarten occasionally offers Wagyu (American Kobe-Style) Brisket from time to time on his site. You can see the last offering here: http://www.kci-com.com/lp/rr/bbq/texasstyle.asp He may renew it in time for the holidays, so keep an eye out. Tue Sep 12 20:55:41 -0700 2006 1871832 11191 foodiegrl 2 1872130 I ordered from Willy Ray's--and since it was so affordable I threw in some sauces as well. Thanks for the recommendation--that was exactly what I was looking for! Tue Sep 12 21:42:52 -0700 2006 1872008 20741 erikka 3 1872205 Figured I'd give you a strong second on Willy Ray's. The place is great and they do an excellent job shipping. Tue Sep 12 22:09:44 -0700 2006 1872130 13377 billh 4 1875852 I acidentally checked the "overnight" box on the form and they personally called to make sure that I made a mistake--so I wouldn't get overcharged on shipping. Excited for Dad to get the package--I've had a good experience ordering with them. Thu Sep 14 12:16:47 -0700 2006 1872205 20741 erikka 3 1872831 What happened to the $60-70.00 cap? Looks like everything is $100.00 and up. Wed Sep 13 03:22:54 -0700 2006 1872130 13515 Just Larry 4 1873244 What are you talking about? The only thing that came close to $100 was the brisket, and I bought a couple racks of ribs at $17.50/each. Compared to the other place I thought they were very reasonable. http://www.willyraysbbq.com/mail_order_bbq.html Wed Sep 13 12:39:34 -0700 2006 1872831 20741 erikka 1 1872135 Charles Vergo's Rendezvous in Memphis can send Dry Rub Barbecue Ribs anywhere in the country. www.hogsfly.com I've had great success with these- make sure to get the sauce as well Tue Sep 12 21:47:38 -0700 2006 1871832 27802 ronzen 1 1874990 Larry was probably looking at the Wagyu link. Since no one had mentioned Willy Ray's in the thread until you did, I was confused also - the last posted link before you post being the Wagyu site. It was only after I looked at the Steingarten article that I saw where you'd gotten Willy Ray's site. Wed Sep 13 23:35:07 -0700 2006 1871832 11980 MikeG