Quote Originally Posted by d-usa View Post
Seems like using higher quality meat for BBQ defeats the purpose of why BBQ developed in the first place
Yep.... It's a fad brought on by shows like BBQ Pitmasters that show all the comp guys using prime/wagyu briskets..... That may be necessary in competition but the beginnings of BBQ are rooted in making tough, undesirable, cuts of meat edible.

Quote Originally Posted by OKCRT View Post
What's the real difference between choice and select if they are prepared properly?
Price mostly.... I have no problem cooking select briskets and getting quality product...... With that said if I can get a higher quality piece of meat for lower quality price... I'm going to do it.