Free: Contests & Raffles.
I would guess they were extra fatty going in. I'm like 92, I rummage through the case to get the ones I want, but ribs are usually more consistent than something like a brisket. Maybe they didn't trim them as well?
My 3-2-1 when buying ribs, 1 Cash and carry, 2 Walmart, 3 CostcoDry rub of choice, Apple of Fruit Wood pellets 180-200 for 6-7 hours sprits with apple juice.