Evidence docket
Every fact, and where we read it
1,722 records behind the scores: what each seller says about its beef, the page we read it on, what we checked and found nothing, and every price change with its source. Nearly all of it is the sellers’ own words; we mark what isn’t. How we use it
| Date | Seller · steak | Fact | What we record | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York | Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “Lobel's Prime grade steak is sourced from the finest corn-fed cattle in the Midwest, allowing us to offer quality meat with unparalleled taste.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York | Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “Our cuts come from the Midwest's finest cattle, humanely raised in open pastures and fed a 100% vegetarian diet.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York | Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “Our beef comes from cows raised humanely on vegetarian diets on the stress-free pastures of the American heartland.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Tomahawk Steak (36 oz.) |
Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “The meat is sourced from the finest corn-fed cattle in the Midwest— then our master butchers hand-cut it to ensure a consistent texture and flavor with every bite.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak (32 oz.) |
Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “The steak comes from the best corn-fed cattle in the Midwest, and we dry-age it for up to six weeks, making it more tender and rich-tasting.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“Our USDA Prime beef comes from the very finest corn-fed cattle the Midwest has to offer.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“Our Natural Prime Beef comes from free-range cattle that are grass-fed/grain-finished.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“For most of their lives, Lobel’s American Wagyu cattle are fed a variety of natural grains—a 100% vegetarian diet, absolutely free of any animal by-products.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“Our USDA prime beef comes from the very finest corn-fed cattle the Midwest has to offer.” (read 2026-10-06) | lobels.com ↗ | |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (10 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Cut from the rib area of the cow, our Wagyu aged boneless ribeye is well-marbled with a layer of fat that surrounds the cut and melts into the meat during cooking." — Variant (10 oz) is listed on the product…page. Seller says only 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (12 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Cut from the rib area of the cow, our Wagyu aged boneless ribeye is well-marbled with a layer of fat that surrounds the cut and melts into the meat during cooking." — Variant (12 oz) is listed on the product…page. Seller says only 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (16 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Cut from the rib area of the cow, our Wagyu aged boneless ribeye is well-marbled with a layer of fat that surrounds the cut and melts into the meat during cooking." — Variant (16 oz) is listed on the product…page. Seller says only 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (20 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Lobel's of New York offers the finest American Wagyu =aged bone-in rib steak, hand-picked from a small amount that meets our strict standards." — Variant (20 oz) is listed on the product page. Seller says on…ly 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (24 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Lobel's of New York offers the finest American Wagyu =aged bone-in rib steak, hand-picked from a small amount that meets our strict standards." — Variant (24 oz) is listed on the product page. Seller says on…ly 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (28 oz.) |
Aging Seller’s words |
Aged — the seller doesn't say how or for how long | 2026-09-30: "Lobel's of New York offers the finest American Wagyu =aged bone-in rib steak, hand-picked from a small amount that meets our strict standards." — Variant (28 oz) is listed on the product page. Seller says on…ly 'aged', never the method or days, for its Wagyu. Lobel's FAQ dry-aging answer is explicitly limited to Prime: 'Lobel's of New York dry a |
lobels.com ↗ |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Shipping Seller’s words |
One-off or subscription | No free-shipping threshold: "FedEx Ground Shipping - $19.95" is only offered near New York, and elsewhere the cheapest option is "FedEx Standard Overnight" at $39.95 (still charged on a $280 cart). | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (12 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 12oz variant = $69.95 per single steak. 69.95 / (12/16=0.75 lb) = $93.27/lb. Dry-aged 'up to six weeks' -> 42 days. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (16 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 16oz variant = $89.95 per single steak (NOT $69.95; collection 'from $69.95' is the 12oz low). 89.95 / 1.0 lb = $89.95/lb. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (20 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 20oz variant = $112.95 per single steak. 112.95 / (20/16=1.25 lb) = $90.36/lb. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak (16 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 16oz = $79.95 per single steak. 79.95 / 1.0 lb = $79.95/lb. Dry-aged up to six weeks -> 42d. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak (20 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 20oz = $99.95 per single steak. 99.95 / 1.25 lb = $79.96/lb. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak (24 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 24oz = $119.95 per single steak. 119.95 / 1.5 lb = $79.97/lb. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Steak (28 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 28oz = $136.95 per single steak. 136.95 / (28/16=1.75 lb) = $78.26/lb. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (12 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 12oz = $89.95 per single steak. 89.95 / 0.75 lb = $119.93/lb. Page says 'dry-aged' but gives NO day count -> aging_days=14 (USDA minimum to claim aged). | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (14 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 14oz = $99.95 per single steak. 99.95 / (14/16=0.875 lb) = $114.23/lb. 'dry-aged' no day count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Boneless Ribeye (16 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 16oz = $109.95 per single steak. 109.95 / 1.0 lb = $109.95/lb. 'dry-aged' no day count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye (16 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 16oz = $89.95 per single steak. 89.95 / 1.0 lb = $89.95/lb. Named 'Dry-Aged', no day count on page -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye (20 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 20oz = $109.95 per single steak. 109.95 / 1.25 lb = $87.96/lb. no day count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All-Natural USDA Prime Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye (24 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 24oz = $139.95 per single steak. 139.95 / 1.5 lb = $93.30/lb. no day count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (10 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 10oz = $99.95 per single steak (SKU AWBLRS-00996). 99.95 / (10/16=0.625 lb) = $159.92/lb. 'Aged' with no method/day count stated -> aging_type=unstated, aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (12 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 12oz = $119.95 per single steak (SKU AWBLRS-00997). 119.95 / 0.75 lb = $159.93/lb. 'Aged' no method/count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Boneless Ribeye (16 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 16oz = $169.95 per single steak (SKU AWBLRS-00998). 169.95 / 1.0 lb = $169.95/lb. 'Aged' no method/count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (20 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 20oz = $174.95 per SINGLE steak (SKU AWBIRS-00994); site requires min qty 2 but unit price is per steak. 174.95 / 1.25 lb = $139.96/lb. 'Aged' no method/count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (24 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 24oz = $199.95 per single steak (SKU AWBIRS-00995). 199.95 / 1.5 lb = $133.30/lb. 'Aged' no method/count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York Wagyu Aged Bone-In Ribeye (28 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: 28oz = $234.95 per single steak (SKU AWBIRS-03205). 234.95 / 1.75 lb = $134.26/lb. 'Aged' no method/count -> aging_days=14. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Tomahawk Steak (36 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: single 36oz long-bone rib steak = $199.95 (SKU UPLBRS-02505). 199.95 / (36/16=2.25 lb) = $88.87/lb. Long-bone tomahawk ribeye; same dry-aged up-to-six-weeks program -> 42d. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York USDA Prime Dry-Aged Cowboy Steak (32 oz.) |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Shopify variant JSON: single 32oz cowboy steak = $169.95 (SKU UPCWBY-00656). 169.95 / (32/16=2.0 lb) = $84.98/lb. Bone-in ribeye (short frenched bone); dry-aged up to six weeks -> 42d. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
Mixed lines | Distinct lines: standard corn-fed USDA Prime (feedlot), Natural Prime (pasture-raised, grain-finished), and American Wagyu. Not uniformly conventional_feedlot; herd = mixed_lines. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Antibiotics Seller’s words |
Antibiotics only to treat illness | Natural Prime self-claims 'free of subtherapeutic antibiotics' (therapeutic allowed). Standard corn-fed line makes no claim, so line-specific not every SKU. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Hormones Seller’s words |
No added hormones | Natural Prime self-claims 'free of...growth hormones'. Uncertified; standard Prime line unstated. Applies to natural line. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Steroids Seller’s words |
Not disclosed | Addresses hormones/antibiotics but no separate steroid claim on any line. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Diet Seller’s words |
Vegetarian diet of grain | Natural line '100% vegetarian diet' finished on 'all-natural grains'; standard line corn-fed. Grain-based vegetarian across lines. Confirmed. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Origin Seller’s words |
Product of USA | 'American heartland...Dakotas to Nebraska'; American-raised but no explicit born-raised-harvested cert, so product_of_usa. Confirmed. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Organic Seller’s words |
None | No organic certification claimed on any line. Confirmed. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Welfare Seller’s words |
None | Natural line uses uncertified 'humanely raised' language; no third-party cert (Certified Humane / GAP / AWA). Confirmed none. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Delivery Seller’s words |
Ships fresh | 'shipped fresh, never frozen, in vacuum-sealed packaging' with gel packs, cut same day. Confirmed ships_fresh. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Prime | Page: 'certified High-Prime grade by the USDA, putting it in the top 2% of American beef that qualifies.' USDA grade is Prime; 'High-Prime' is Lobel's self-asserted top-of-Prime label, not a separate USDA grade. Not inde…pendently verified. |
lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Prime-level | 'extensive marbling with exceptional flavor and texture'; consistent with USDA Prime abundant marbling. Self-claimed, no BMS score given. | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Benchmark is a USDA Prime corn-fed Angus-type steak, not wagyu. Lobel's sells wagyu as a separate line (see other_ribeyes). | lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Dry-aged 42 days | 'master butchers dry-age the rib steak for up to six weeks' = up to ~42 days dry aging. 'Up to' is a max, not a minimum. | lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Lobel's of New York All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Corn-fed Midwest cattle; NYC master butchers, dry-aged & cut to order | Lobel's of New York, family butchers since 1840, Madison Ave NYC. Benchmark sourced from corn-fed Midwest cattle; cut/dry-aged in-house. | lobels.com ↗ lobels.com ↗ |