Thoughts? - Worth Buying a Used Akorn for $100?

[AZRaptor]

I've seen a few threads on the Char-Griller Akorn and the owners of them seem to like them. I can buy a a used one locally for $100. Is it worth giving one a whirl for that? I'm not sure if it's really going to fit a niche I don't have covered in my cooking arsenal.

[ssv3]

It's worth it to me unless it's in bad shape.

[deguerre]

Agreed. Snap it up if it's in good shape. If nothing else, it'll get you screaming hot temps for pizza.

[jbounds286]

do it!

[yakdung]

Depends how used. If it kept outside uncovered they go fast.

[AZRaptor]

He said there is a spot on the handle where the paint came off a little. He said it's almost a year old and the clip still seals it tight.

[Hankdad1]

Yes.

[1MoreFord]

I'll add another yes vote.

[mike-cleveland]

For a hundred bucks, yep. Get a new handle.

[dport7]

I bought mine to replace my little bullet smoker/ grill. I'm happy with it, it took the bullets
place just fine.

I gave the bullet away tonight, to a guy starting out.

[Single Malt Slacker]

Definitely worth a hundo. I love mine, it is a versatile piece of equipment.

[Red Valley BBQ]

How long would it take to get to AZ....

[AZRaptor]

I snagged it. :) The only real issue was the handle, so I'm going to see about getting a replacement.


http://www.thunderforge.com/BBQ/Akorn_1.jpghttp://www.thunderforge.com/BBQ/Akorn_2.jpghttp://www.thunderforge.com/BBQ/Akorn_3.jpg

[Fwismoker]

Sweet contact smoke ninja for some pics on modding the intake. He bought his from ebijack and it's a great mod imo.

[lowbass]

You got a damn good deal! Maybe just do a high heat burn out and you're ready to go.

[Hankdad1]

Looks good! If it's a wood handle a little sanding and spray paint could do the trick.

[AZRaptor]

Looks good! If it's a wood handle a little sanding and spray paint could do the trick.

Yeah, I'll have to see. It felt pretty rough so I think there is actually a crack there.

[ButtBurner]

You can order a new handle from Chargriller

also look close at the ash pan, sometimes water gets between the layers and rusts if left outside uncovered

very nice addition to the arsenal!!!

[Decoy205]

That's a score!!! Congrats!

[ichbin73]

Its a wooden handle, sand it and repaint it... Or leave it as is, all three of my Akorns the handles wear like that from a little use, I think it looks distressed/good...(:

[ajmcedar]

Nice score, you are going to enjoy that cooker. :thumb:

[ssv3]

Oh yea! Way worth it.

[SPRfree]

great buy...love my Akorn

[MisterChrister]

What a steal, great job!

[Hankdad1]

Put some Loc-Tite on the bolts at the hinge and tables, they had a tendency to come loose on mine.

[sfisch]

I got one a little over a month ago, love it!