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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ↗ |