<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by j biesinger:
I wondered about it. It seems like a serious piece of equipment, and quite an investment. I could see it having a chance if, 1) it was associated with a brand that actually makes outdoor cookers (and not a brand that is noted for giant coffee mugs), 2) it was closer to $300 rather than $600, and 3) it wasn't so cheesy (2 bottle openers, looks like a beer keg).
the trailer hitch mount makes so much sense to me, and being metal rather than ceramic makes it much more portable.
I just read a review that says it actually cooks better than an egg:
throwdown: keg vs egg
hopefully grill makers don't abandon the double walled steel, insulated hull design, just because this odd product wouldn't sell. I see it having some potential. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
If you or someone you know is interested in buying one, we're probably going to end up putting them on clearance sometime in the fall. They're really well built units, but the brand doesn't command the price...they have no history in this arena and competing with a premium item like BGE with incredibly loyal fans isn't easy.
It'll be interesting to see if the Kamado does better next year at the same price point. Recession be damned, we're actually having a killer year on grills. More people are grilling at home instead of going to restaurants, I suppose.
I need to do a tally on our Weber sales YTD when I get in the office this week.