Competition BBQ, sadly, is not available to the public. Regular folks get to purchase BBQ prepared by vendors, the quality of which varies widely. Some is really good! Nearly all BBQ judges tend to swear off restaurant BBQ, preferring their own to anything for sale. I have to agree with that, though I do really like my local Mission BBQ's smoked prime rib, when it's offered.
I’ve been been working on my own since 9pm, 12lb packer. Its true there’s a wide range of what’s available I hate when I spend good money for mediocre bbq or any food.