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$299 Char-Griller Kamado First Looks
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rakerb
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Has anyone been able to buy the “Smokin’ Stone” for the Akorn? (PN 6201)
It isn’t listed on the Char Griller webpage that I can see, just on the Carton at Lowes and in the owner’s Manual.
Brad
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LBGE, SBGE, 2X 18 WSM, Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser
It isn’t listed on the Char Griller webpage that I can see, just on the Carton at Lowes and in the owner’s Manual.
Brad
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LBGE, SBGE, 2X 18 WSM, Mini WSM, ECB, Gasser
tarheelsmoker
Full Fledged Farker
It will not be available until early April at the earliest. What most people are doing is taking a Weber charcoal grate and setting it where the brackets for the smoking stone are supposed to sit and putting a 16" terra cotta saucer or cast iron pan with the handle removed or a pizza stone. (Brilliant Idea by the OP).
Char Griller makes a pretty good product but their website is not too good.....
--Mike
AZ Smoker
Knows what a fatty is.
GrillinFool
Full Fledged Farker
Lowes donated a couple grills for an event I am doing and I requested this grill as one of them. They said they couldn't because they wouldn't be carrying them much longer at all. I'm not sure why that precludes them donating one, but I couldn't talk them into it. I'd say get it at Lowes quick or find another vendor. Oh, and the Bayou Classic grill is not a longterm item either. Either way, they were extremely generous.
smokeyw
is Blowin Smoke!
I got mine last week and am really happy with it, but I am curious about this. It seems that this new cooker is taking off in popularity and I can't see why they would discontinue it. It just doesn't make sense from a business perspective :crazy:
expatpig
is Blowin Smoke!
I spoke to the owner of our local Canadian Tire yesterday, apparently they are going to be selling them, he has 3 coming in. I may just get one.
GrillinFool
Full Fledged Farker
No idea. Char-Griller is not discontinuing them, Lowes is just not going to carry them. That may change though. They came out last year, but I hadn't heard of them till this year. I'm guessing the sales were pour last year, but it seems to be taking off meteorically and thus they may change their minds...
smokeyw
is Blowin Smoke!
If they came out last year, the marketing people did a poor job. I go in Lowes all the time and I never saw one in there until recently. Maybe they were just sold under another name by other dealers.
JMSetzler
Babbling Farker
I asked a manager at my local Lowes today if they were going to be discontinuing the CGK and he told me no and that they were selling very well, so there is conflicting information there somewhere.
Baby Back Maniac
is Blowin Smoke!
I happened to ask a manager here (Dallas) 2 weeks ago whether this was a temporary item (because they were running low and I didn't want to miss out) and he said there was no rush because it was going to be a permanent part of their inventory going forward.
captndan
Quintessential Chatty Farker
Well I caved in yesterday and went to Lowe's. They had a Kamado the other day and I decided to grab it. It was gone. The DC is out and have 1000 on order. I don't know how many DC's there are across the country. The DC was advised it would be 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. The assistant manager did find one at another store and had it shipped to the store here. For my inconvenience they offered to assemble it for nothing. Can't beat that. Lowes also has free delivery on all grills and accessories over $295. So with a 10% discount I paid $294 for the Kamado assembled and delivered. Can't beat that either. Guarantied delivery by 4/2.
GrillinFool
Full Fledged Farker
I sure hope they are keeping them around. They look fantastic....
ButchB
Full Fledged Farker
Just got home from picking up one of these myself. Can't wait to get it together and try it out.
AZ Smoker
Knows what a fatty is.
Fred Myer/Frys Grocery Stores now carry them as well. $299
My local one h as 3 on the floor and 4 in boxes.
My local one h as 3 on the floor and 4 in boxes.
early mornin' smokin'
is Blowin Smoke!
went to lowe's yesterday and saw it. For the price, it's nice I guess. But build quality is just not there. The lid felt cheap and flimsy. The top damper assembly didn't look well built. I guess you get what you pay for.
captndan
Quintessential Chatty Farker
I sure hope you're wrong. No disrespect intended cuz I just bought one and haven't seen it yet.
DodgeCity
Found some matches.
Happy Char-Griller
Bought mine last Sat and seasoned her up and cooked ribs and a chuck on Sunday. I was impressed in the quality of build and the purchase price. Great addition to the patio. No mods done yet and she was a breeze to keep locked in at the desired temps. Gonna do some chicken this Sunday.
Oh and the wife is really happy, small investment for good turnout!
Bought mine last Sat and seasoned her up and cooked ribs and a chuck on Sunday. I was impressed in the quality of build and the purchase price. Great addition to the patio. No mods done yet and she was a breeze to keep locked in at the desired temps. Gonna do some chicken this Sunday.
Oh and the wife is really happy, small investment for good turnout!
Baby Back Maniac
is Blowin Smoke!
I bet the lid "felt cheap and flimsy" because you are used to lifting a ceramic lid. Double walled steel is lighter and feels less substantial but that doesn't make it flimsy. I agree with you about the top vent, but there is still alot to like about the design. I like that it doesn't switch settings when you open the lid like some of the ceramic cookers. I also think it will do a reasonably good job of keeping rain out.
thoraudio
Knows what a fatty is.
The one I looked at in the store wasn't properly assembled, which gave it alot of play.
