That would be a frying pan over the head every month for me!!!It's only money, 18 months zero interest is an option, probably around $200 per month payment.
I hear what you are saying, we all have our vices. I am an audiophile with (2) stereo systems that at retail pricing there as much as new car kind of money & I am not talking Kia. As an audiophile you get to the point of diminishing returns as you try to improve sound quality you wind up paying thousands for a ridiculously small improvement, at some point you just call it good & be thankful for what you have.To each their own, however, if you have any other interests in life, seems you hit a point of diminishing returns with a grill or any other material item. I like grilled food as much as anyone but I don't live for it. $2400+ shipping for a "starter" or entry level from any brand is of zero interest to me. But...if grilling is the single past time that gives you the greatest pleasure in life...get after it. I'm sure they're are folks that think $2200 for a custom surfboard is silly...or thousands for a guitar or hifi speakers.
At this point, I'm happy with the Weber gasser and the Oakford pellet grill which set me back $370.
Precisely...if you have any wisdom!I hear what you are saying, we all have our vices. I am an audiophile with (2) stereo systems that at retail pricing there as much as new car kind of money & I am not talking Kia. As an audiophile you get to the point of diminishing returns as you try to improve sound quality you wind up paying thousands for a ridiculously small improvement, at some point you just call it good & be thankful for what you have.
Yep I know you’ve had nothing but good luck with it, that’s a reason it’s on the radar and possibly in the lead.Old Age and diminishing returns keep me from spending a lot for one of these new super pellet cookers, not that I wouldn't like to have one.
Don't grill nearly as often as I would like, but the old bones when it's cold tell me we have better things to do.
Bruno, all I can say is my four year old base model Camp Chef 24 MZG has been remarkable, so much so that I'm upgrading the controller to a PID (lot cheaper than buying a new grill). After hundreds of cooks with zero failures it deserves it.
Don't think you can go wrong with a Camp Chef.
If I could still surf well, I would pay anything for a nice board. I tried 20,000 but they said no.*To each their own, however, if you have any other interests in life, seems you hit a point of diminishing returns with a grill or any other material item. I like grilled food as much as anyone but I don't live for it. $2400+ shipping for a "starter" or entry level from any brand is of zero interest to me. But...if grilling is the single past time that gives you the greatest pleasure in life...get after it. I'm sure there are folks that think $2200 for a custom surfboard is silly...or thousands for a guitar or hifi speakers.
At this point, I'm happy with the Weber gasser and the Oakford pellet grill which set me back $370.
The surfing started decades ago...and thankfully, I'm still at it...no more winter surfing with full wetsuits, boots, gloves...and it's strictly longboards now. But I still get out... actually a group of us that do. It's hard to give up.If I could still surf well, I would pay anything for a nice board. I tried 20,000 but they said no.*
I tried about the same for a guitar. Same.
And I don't even know how to play.
*lucky cause I would have been GF suicided
I remember Bob Correll saying: After I'm gone, don't let my wife sell my stuff for what I told her I paid for itThat would be a frying pan over the head every month for me!!!
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Tempting, but no room right now and that would be still another household argument...
Nice Jon!! This is all good info.PELLET GRILLS!
Trying to organize what we have been seeing here with regard to new and recent pellet grills:
+$1,000
Camp Chef Woodwind Pro - Hard to complain about the good reviews of the cooking results with the added slide in box. Mostly positive remarks about decent quality - not Lone Star quality - in this price range.
New Pit Boss Titan - I am still trying to see one of these. My Academy doesn't have it yet. Sure love those stainless, configurable grates. Promises flexible smoke options. Some question whether Pit Boss can compete in this price range - higher than what they have been known for. I would like to see more independent reviews.
$500 to $1,000
The Members Mark obviously has to compromise in some places to come in at $499, but sure offers a nice set up and their own take on the slide in for wood chunks. Theirs looks like it might be harder to clean out, but you are getting most of the previously exclusive to Camp Chef option for half the price! Reviews so far look promising, but we need more information.