FEC -100 Cover is $410.00?!?!?

trohrs123 · 02-05-2013, 10:52 AM

do any FEC-100 owners know when this price went insane? I bought 2 covers in 2011 and they were about $125.00. I called Cookshack and they confirmed that this is the correct price. I let them know how unhappy I was with that.. I mean come on almost $1000.00 with shipping for 2 covers...CRAZY

Jaskew82 · 02-05-2013, 11:34 AM

That is insane. Just get a tarp and bungee cords.

fnbish · 02-05-2013, 11:35 AM

Holy crap! Yeah I second using a tarp and bungees. Works great for my larger cooker and only cost like $20. Sometimes paying a little extra for a custom fitting cover is worth it, but not $410 worth it

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Ron_L · 02-05-2013, 11:42 AM

That is nuts! My cover has a hole in it and I was going to order a new one. I guess I'll figure out a way to patch the old one.

CBQ · 02-05-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by fnbish

Holy crap! Yeah I second using a tarp and bungees. Works great for my larger cooker and only cost like $20. Sometimes paying a little extra for a custom fitting cover is worth it, but not $410 worth it

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The FEC cover is designed so you can cook with the cover on the unit. Pellets are like The Goonies, bad things happen if you get them wet. I don't think you could get the same results with a tarp unless you want to do some sewing.

That said, $410 is a little crazy.

Muzzlebrake · 02-05-2013, 12:43 PM

Tim,

Did they tell you why the price increased like that? I was just about to toss out my old one with the busted zipper, glad I didn't now.

Chris,

I get that but they were almost 1/4 that price like 2 years ago. Also the hopper lid keeps the water out even without a cover. And FYI, its gremlins you cant get wet or feed after midnight.

trohrs123 · 02-05-2013, 01:48 PM

all the zippers broke on my 2 covers...so I figured I would order now...after seeing the price online I called to make sure it wasnt a mistake...he said no it was not a mistake and that there was a price increase in january... I told him like 4 times the price? WTF How do you justify that? He had no idea. But I did write a letter of complaint to their office about how happy I am with their cooker but that price leaves a sour taste in my mouth towards the whole company...will see how they respond
I cant imagine they will have any sales of those covers for that price

RangerJ · 02-05-2013, 02:09 PM

Could be a new revenue stream for one of the very industrious Brethren around here...

boogiesnap · 02-05-2013, 04:10 PM

farkin nuts. a WSM cover is like a buck two fitty...and it's not even WATERPROOF!

and it's actually a mogwai you can't get wet or feed after midnight. they then TURN INTO gremlins. after that you can get them wet all you like. goonies on the other hand i'd still shy away from wetting.

Munchee · 02-05-2013, 04:12 PM

If the zippers are bad why not take it to someone who does car seat covers and get new zippers.

djqualls · 02-05-2013, 04:46 PM

Put a iron on patch on it ir take it an upholstery shop.

Ford · 02-05-2013, 05:13 PM

Before they made covers I had one done custom using vinyl. Have to remove to cook. It was reasonable but at todays inflation $400 probably looks good. Look for a local shop that does boat covers. See how much it costs. Bashing cookshack is not productive.

JimmyDAL · 02-05-2013, 05:21 PM

Bring it to a Marine upholsterer, done. Send me the difference

bbqbull · 02-05-2013, 06:11 PM

Dayum that is very very expensive! Is this part of cap and trade on fuel prices.
The price of everything is exploding. I bought a new batter for my Honda quad and it was retailed at $125.00 dollars. That was 2 years ago.

CBQ · 02-05-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by boogiesnap

goonies on the other hand i'd still shy away from wetting.

Yeah, they don't like it either

I have a Cookshack Charbroiler, and the lid on THAT doesn't keep water off pellets. As a result I'm really nervous getting water anywhere near pellets, so I run my FEC with the cover on all the time.

On the upside, thanks to the Charbroiler I have a lot of experience taking apart auger motors should the FEC ever need it.

Tim: I wonder if a luggage repair place would put new zippers on for you? Since the new covers are a grand, worth thinking about.

02-05-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
trohrs123 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Oceanside, New York Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	FEC -100 Cover is $410.00?!?!? do any FEC-100 owners know when this price went insane? I bought 2 covers in 2011 and they were about $125.00. I called Cookshack and they confirmed that this is the correct price. I let them know how unhappy I was with that.. I mean come on almost $1000.00 with shipping for 2 covers...CRAZY __________________ Tim- Stubborn Bull BBQ Team Formerly T'N'T Dynamite BBQ Team Extreme BBQ Trailer 2 - FEC 100's 22.5" WSM, 18" WSM Old No 7

02-05-2013, 11:34 AM	#2
Jaskew82 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: Airmont, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is insane. Just get a tarp and bungee cords. __________________ Hillside BBQ 2013 Stumps Classic - Delivered 4/15/13 Large BGE - Rescued 2012 2010 WSM 22.5" 2010 Weber genesis gas grill Rescued 22.5 Weber One-touch gold Yellow Thermopen BBQ Guru CyberQ 2011 Built UDS - Retired

02-05-2013, 11:35 AM	#3
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Holy crap! Yeah I second using a tarp and bungees. Works great for my larger cooker and only cost like $20. Sometimes paying a little extra for a custom fitting cover is worth it, but not $410 worth it . __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

02-05-2013, 11:42 AM	#4
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is nuts! My cover has a hole in it and I was going to order a new one. I guess I'll figure out a way to patch the old one. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

02-05-2013, 12:43 PM	#6
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tim, Did they tell you why the price increased like that? I was just about to toss out my old one with the busted zipper, glad I didn't now. Chris, I get that but they were almost 1/4 that price like 2 years ago. Also the hopper lid keeps the water out even without a cover. And FYI, its gremlins you cant get wet or feed after midnight. __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

02-05-2013, 01:48 PM	#7
trohrs123 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Oceanside, New York Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	all the zippers broke on my 2 covers...so I figured I would order now...after seeing the price online I called to make sure it wasnt a mistake...he said no it was not a mistake and that there was a price increase in january... I told him like 4 times the price? WTF How do you justify that? He had no idea. But I did write a letter of complaint to their office about how happy I am with their cooker but that price leaves a sour taste in my mouth towards the whole company...will see how they respond I cant imagine they will have any sales of those covers for that price __________________ Tim- Stubborn Bull BBQ Team Formerly T'N'T Dynamite BBQ Team Extreme BBQ Trailer 2 - FEC 100's 22.5" WSM, 18" WSM Old No 7

02-05-2013, 02:09 PM	#8
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Could be a new revenue stream for one of the very industrious Brethren around here... __________________ www.pappacharliesbbq.com Cooking on a Baby J by Jambo Are You Ready to Throwdown?

02-05-2013, 04:10 PM	#9
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	farkin nuts. a WSM cover is like a buck two fitty...and it's not even WATERPROOF! and it's actually a mogwai you can't get wet or feed after midnight. they then TURN INTO gremlins. after that you can get them wet all you like. goonies on the other hand i'd still shy away from wetting. __________________ S'mo Q Competition BBQ Team Q so good you gotta have s'mo. Sponsored by Oakridge BBQ twin WSM 22.5's 48" DCS gasser certified MOINK baller farkanaut in training avatar by grillman CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns

02-05-2013, 04:12 PM	#10
Munchee Got Wood. Join Date: 05-25-09 Location: Lake City Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Munchee If the zippers are bad why not take it to someone who does car seat covers and get new zippers.

02-05-2013, 04:46 PM	#11
djqualls On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-08-10 Location: Tecumseh, OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Put a iron on patch on it ir take it an upholstery shop. __________________ The American Dream Bar-B-Que Team Custom Dual FEC100 Rig on Trolley Cart Single FEC100 Yoder YS640 with Comp Cart Lagre Big Green Egg Kingfisher BT Trailer with Charcoal Box And Propane Insert and Stoker Setup

02-05-2013, 05:13 PM	#12
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Before they made covers I had one done custom using vinyl. Have to remove to cook. It was reasonable but at todays inflation $400 probably looks good. Look for a local shop that does boat covers. See how much it costs. Bashing cookshack is not productive. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

02-05-2013, 05:21 PM	#13
JimmyDAL Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: New England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bring it to a Marine upholsterer, done. Send me the difference

02-05-2013, 06:11 PM	#14
bbqbull Moderator Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Dayum that is very very expensive! Is this part of cap and trade on fuel prices. The price of everything is exploding. I bought a new batter for my Honda quad and it was retailed at $125.00 dollars. That was 2 years ago. __________________ You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. KC I miss your advice. Heavily medicated for your protection. Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker