While I usually bring my own steaks the prices are not all that
unreasonable in the BVI.

For reference in your cost/value analysis: Ample Hamper was selling US
Western beef, what I would judge a fairly uniform "low prime" rib eyes
and strips for about $10/lb in late October. Except for a few
restaurants in Chicago, "Low prime" is more or less restaurant quality.
It is usually steer meat with good marbling and little or no rind fat.
The vast majority of what you get at the super market is what I would
call "Medium Choice" at best. More heifer meat with marginal marbling
and a lot of rind fat.

The $25 permit changes the economics a lot. IBefore applying for one I
would call Ample hamper and see wu=hat they can get for you before
bringing your own.

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