ok well being from the chicago area i have had my far share of rib tips since i was a kid, and i would have to say these are one of the best in the country! they are amazing and i will never get anything else, well unless i get a pound of tips with it. you have to go to compton ca ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/bludsos-bbq-compton ) or to the south side of chiraq to even get close to these heavenly rib tips! but just go here and you can leave your bullet proof vest at home and enjoy some tips for 10 bucks n not have to dodge bullets! trust me and go and get a couple pounds for you and your family now! the only really bad part is there hours, only open for lunch, i love tips for dinner too! can't wait to try the buffet one year i get around to it! well its time to finish my online 3 pound rib tip order n pick them up lol