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I_AM_RVA t1_j6i6mw3 wrote

Reply to comment by khuldrim in Is there better BBQ than ZZQ anywhere between Richmond and Maryland? by IMicrowaveSteak

Oh cool it’s Econ 101 time. There’s a steady supply of beef everywhere in the Us. Saying otherwise is idiotic. Is it cheaper some places? Sure! Is there a steady supply? Yes.

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khuldrim t1_j6i9a6b wrote

Here’s a little Econ for you. A good or item is cheaper when you don’t have to pay the costs of overhead for transnational shipping and storage. When it can roll right from the abattoir to wholesale packing to the small bulk buyers like Texas BBQ purveyors, yes, it definitely is cheaper. Know how I can tell you’ve never been to Texas?

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memorex00 t1_j6iln99 wrote

He should visit a HEB store. The selection of meat alone is mind-blowing.

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I_AM_RVA t1_j6ixlrr wrote

I grew up in Texas but whatever bud.

Edit: also why are you going on about it being cheaper? Who said it wasn’t cheaper? There is a steady supply of beef on the east coast. That’s all. Why are you so defensive about a place you don’t even live and that isn’t even the point? It’s weird.

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memorex00 t1_j6jmavf wrote

I might have not been clear or direct about the statement, “steady supply of beef”. It was with implications that if a BBQ joint wants to use a reputable source, they would have to pay higher costs due to being further away (proximity).

Strictly speaking in general sense, yes, there is a steady supply of beef all over the country. One can get a brisket anywhere but it tends to be either select or choice grade.

It is more convenient (cheaper) for BBQ joints to use reputable sources when they are near to them based on the proximity. Further away, the cost goes up. I’m referring to high quality briskets (prime grade), not the supermarket version.

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Too_Many_dBs t1_j6l3ooa wrote

Jesus STFU all of you.

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memorex00 t1_j6l8qap wrote

No, thank you. I do enjoy exercising my freedom of speech here in this subreddit.

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gleepgloopgleepgloop t1_j6oe6bu wrote

I'm guessing the argument could continue forever. Someone Will say they can source Texas-bred prime beef at the same price in Virginia as it would be in Texas and someone else will say it's not hand selected quality, quality degrades with shipping, etc. Someone else will say that it's a little bit more but not to justify ZZQ price, and someone will retort that it's all about supply and demand, etc etc. Someone else will say that beef from Texas is not a better than good quality beef. From Virginia, etc. Etc etc

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