I haven't bought in bulk for a long time, so I don't know about pricing, but most all the Barbecue/BBQ restaurants around offer Beef Brisket as takeout charged by the pound. And, many already divided into Family Packs, if you want extras...like veggies and such. In regard to GREAT BBQ, it is mostly personal preference...my husband and I LOVE "Red Hot Blue", but I also like "Dickey's" and "Sonny Bryan's". The BEST I ever had and it was at a friend's home where she had brought it in to cater a party was from Randy White's BBQ restaurant. He had one in Frisco that I don't believe is there anymore. Not sure if he rebuilt/reopened somewhere else or not. We live in Valley Ranch/Coppell area so I'm not going to be able to help with exact locations. Hope it all works out. Take care. Many Blessings - L.