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Eddie wrote:

keith157 wrote:Found this whilst trying to find a local(ish) stockist (in case I want to try some). I know they sell it by 10kg boxes but can't find any difference in the product description on the company's website between the boxes & bags. How does the price compare with other quality reastaurant charcoal?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20KG-BARBIES- ... 2ebe1ff839

£4.99 cheaper at the moment with there introdutory rate.

Eddie

I get paid next week might well have a go, thanks


(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

keith157 wrote:

(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

I'll look after them for you

London Irish wrote:

keith157 wrote:

(now where can I store a couple of boxes where they won't be noticed )

I'll look after them for you

No problems, of course you'll have to agree to deliver them to me when I need them, sign a contract in blood, and leave your BBQs as hostage

Price prohibitive for me I'm afraid. They look a good product but even with the discount I'm getting about 34kg of restaurant grade lumpwood. I'd be looking for a price closer to the £18 mark delivered for 20kg. Though the 6 packs look handy for camping with a smokey joe! That I could get in on (though only as a holiday blow the budget type event.)

The 6 pack is sold by Lakeland
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/52062/Barbies-6-Pack

Although reading the comment "no need to mess with firelighters" may give the eroneous impression they are self lighting

We might find that the they're better priced in the 10KG restaurant grade boxes. That eBay listing is showing retail packaging so the pricing may be skewed slightly.

A good point Steve, I may have to seriously think about the offer Ed mentioned. When do you get your supply?

keith157 wrote:The 6 pack is sold by Lakeland
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/52062/Barbies-6-Pack

Although reading the comment "no need to mess with firelighters" may give the eroneous impression they are self lighting

http://www.bridgebrooke.co.uk/barbies-sixpack.html

Seems to suggest the holder is the lighter. A good packaging idea if it works.

The Lakeland quote " No need for faffing with firelighters, Barbies’ briquettes are simple to use and clean to boot! Use the whole pack for approx. 1 hour burn time."
Agreed the company website is more detailed but to any casual reader/potential purchaser the impression is that they are self-lighting.

Courier has attempted delivery but surprise surprise I was at work. Need to get over to the depot to collect it.