[zeugma]

I stick to the better cuts of steak, rib eye, sirloin etc. They are actually better if they are slightly dark and you often get a $1-$2 per pound discount.

Absolutely. My folks owned a smallish grocery store when I was growing up with a meat market. We always took home the stuff that had turned dark because most folks wouldn't buy it. I prefer steaks that have aged a bit. Like you said, you can often get it on sale. If there is something on the couter that has naturally aged a bit, ask for a discount. Many butchers will give it.

[Beagle8U]

The store where I buy most of my meat has a big 2 day meat sale every month. People come to that from 3 different states.

They sell only select, choice, or prime beef. I wait until 2-3 days after the sale and buy the premo steaks for about half the sale price. They know me by name and make it a point to cut steaks extra thick, just the way I like them.

Nothing better than well aged 20 oz prime sirlion, 1 1/2” thick grilled over a hickory fire.