To anyone out there in the Twin Cities, where do you find your accessories and BBQ goods? I realize that Home Depot, Ace, etc have some stuff, but there has to be someplace with a bigger selection. Gertens has a decent selection, but it's unfortunately not very close to where I'm at. Someone had told me about a place in White Bear, but we drove up there last weekend and couldn't find it - appears it closed.

Any suggestions out there? SW metro would be preferred, but I'll drive if it's worth it...

I'll try. I actually live within two miles of Gerten's, so I've never really had to look around.

*Most "hearth and home" type fireplace stores sell nicer grills and accessories, find one close to you and give them a call.
*Warner Stellen sells Weber grills, but I can't remember if they have accessories too.
*Fleet Farm actually has a decent amount of BBQ goods, and I think they might be clearing them out for the Christmas toy section soon, so there could be some sales.

Hope this helps a little.

I, too, am having trouble finding good accessories at any one or two stores.

Where do you find the best deals on charcoal - lump or briquettes?

Does anyone carry the WSM? Or, are they only mail order?

Merrill

I got my WSM at Gertens in Inver Grove Heights. They have an OK selection, although I'd like more. And it's definitely not convenient for me West of Chaska.

Both Sam's and Costco carry 2 bags of 21.6 lb Kingsford for $13.xx.

Last weekend I noticed Sportsman's Warehouse started carrying Weber, and even had some WSM's on the shelf for $279. Most ACE, Home Depot, etc stores (even Target!) can special order a WSM for about $250. I'd use Chris's Amazon link at $199.

Menards carries Royal Oak, both lump and briq. It's usually $5-6 a bag.

I saw 2 WSMs at Ace Hardware in Maple Grove for $250 each. They also have a couple kettles and gassers.

18# bags of Royal Oak Briquettes are on sale at Menards for under $4. The 8# bags of lump sell for under $5.

Amazon is down to $196.64, which includes shipping. I wish someone in town would just do a blowout sale at the season's end for under $200. I'ld go get one locally.

Merrill