Memphis pellet grills headed to China - Page 4

Freddy j · 03-06-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoking Cajun

Any "intellectual property" in the design has now been lost. Within a year you will see a knockoff come from a Chinese company.

unfortunately this is the inevitable way of things

SmittyJonz · 03-06-2019, 01:53 PM

Mmmmmm . 2:22 mark........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrv78nG9R04&app=desktop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDfYdsWimyM&app=desktop

70monte · 03-06-2019, 02:18 PM

While I wish that everything was made in America, the reality is that anymore, most of it is not. This subject has been debated numerous times on the PK grill fanatics group on Facebook since the classic PK is made in the US while the 360 is made in China.

I have both the classic and the 360 and the 360 is on par or even better in quality to the classic. There have actually been more problems coming up with the US made classic than the 360 from the posts in that group.

I think it comes down to the specs and quality of materials that the company requests and to have good enough quality control to make sure these things are being followed as to whether or not you are going to get a quality product out of China or any other foreign country.

I agree that they shouldn't be charging the same prices for their product if made overseas with what I assume is cheaper labor and cost of materials but I know that most companies main concern is making as much money as they can so I don't expect any price drops.

qnbiker · 03-06-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NC Native

Where are Webers made again?

All my Webers were Made In USA.

bschoen · 03-06-2019, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

Mmmmmm . 2:22 mark........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrv78nG9R04&app=desktop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDfYdsWimyM&app=desktop

Oh yummy. I go out of my way to avoid food products from China.

JWFokker · 03-06-2019, 04:05 PM

So when do we get off brand Memphis clones ala Grilla Silverbac / Z Grills 700?

Rockinar · 03-06-2019, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 4ever3

Just a hunch, but I’m betting that Memphis won’t pass on the savings that they realize to the consumer, it’ll go into their pockets.

So companies should not pocket their profits? They should give it to you??

Norm · 03-06-2019, 05:11 PM

If they were smart they would, lower prices would bring in more sales.

He didn't say what you are referring to, only that the cheaper cost to manufacture in China will result in a higher profit margin. How about a positive post from you instead of this kind, it's annoying to say the least.

NYC ‘Que · 03-06-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinstaggs

Crazy or patriotic?

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Both I suppose.

4ever3 · 03-06-2019, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinar

So companies should not pocket their profits? They should give it to you??

Nice try scooter...

Don’t cherry pick my posts then call me out, ya gotta get up earlier than that ya pull one over on me...

jason&egla · 03-07-2019, 12:32 PM

Harley Davidson

SmokinAussie · 03-07-2019, 05:58 PM

For me it's an opportunity. Although I have more than enough smokers, a pellet pooper is on my wish list.

Made in USA stuff exported to Australia is nosebleed expensive. If I can get a Chinese made one, the consolidated shipping and manufacturing cost reduction could put it in my price bracket.

You have to consider that American BBQ is taking off all over the world and it just makes sense to make things in China to service global demand.

Issues regarding quality will always be there but I'm not going to get a US made one anyway. Having travelled extensively in China and having been to manufacturing facilities of many different kinds I can tell you that they can make anything as good as what you can do in the US... it's just a matter of price. The Chinese are extremely practical in that regard. You want cheap... You get cheap. You want quality... you pay the money. Quite often companies coming to China don't understand that at first. They just expect everything to be cheap and then the product arrives and they see it's built down to the price they wanted, not the quality they expected.

I hope Memphis Grills are aware of this. If they are, I'd love to get one from a dealer here one day.

Mind you, if I lived in the US I'd be buying something else for sure.

Victor3atp · 03-07-2019, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rwalters

I don’t even own a Memphis and I am bummed

Same sentiment. Almost went Memphis a couple years ago, but now have another reason to be glad about getting a MAK instead.

rwalters · 03-07-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Victor3atp

Same sentiment. Almost went Memphis a couple years ago, but now have another reason to be glad about getting a MAK instead.

I see you’re only a couple hours north of me... and we’re fellow MAK owners :)

How long have you had your MAK? 1 or 2 Star? I see you also have a Summit. Does it see much use? I really like what I see in the Summit line :)

03-06-2019, 01:53 PM	#47
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Mmmmmm . 2:22 mark........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrv78nG9R04&app=desktop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDfYdsWimyM&app=desktop __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

03-06-2019, 02:18 PM	#48
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	While I wish that everything was made in America, the reality is that anymore, most of it is not. This subject has been debated numerous times on the PK grill fanatics group on Facebook since the classic PK is made in the US while the 360 is made in China. I have both the classic and the 360 and the 360 is on par or even better in quality to the classic. There have actually been more problems coming up with the US made classic than the 360 from the posts in that group. I think it comes down to the specs and quality of materials that the company requests and to have good enough quality control to make sure these things are being followed as to whether or not you are going to get a quality product out of China or any other foreign country. I agree that they shouldn't be charging the same prices for their product if made overseas with what I assume is cheaper labor and cost of materials but I know that most companies main concern is making as much money as they can so I don't expect any price drops. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

03-07-2019, 12:32 PM	#56
jason&egla Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-20-15 Location: Salina, Kansas	Harley Davidson __________________ Smoke from a distant fire

03-07-2019, 05:58 PM	#57
SmokinAussie somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-19-09 Location: Gold Coast, Queensland! (Finally Escaped Melbourne) Name/Nickname : Bill	For me it's an opportunity. Although I have more than enough smokers, a pellet pooper is on my wish list. Made in USA stuff exported to Australia is nosebleed expensive. If I can get a Chinese made one, the consolidated shipping and manufacturing cost reduction could put it in my price bracket. You have to consider that American BBQ is taking off all over the world and it just makes sense to make things in China to service global demand. Issues regarding quality will always be there but I'm not going to get a US made one anyway. Having travelled extensively in China and having been to manufacturing facilities of many different kinds I can tell you that they can make anything as good as what you can do in the US... it's just a matter of price. The Chinese are extremely practical in that regard. You want cheap... You get cheap. You want quality... you pay the money. Quite often companies coming to China don't understand that at first. They just expect everything to be cheap and then the product arrives and they see it's built down to the price they wanted, not the quality they expected. I hope Memphis Grills are aware of this. If they are, I'd love to get one from a dealer here one day. Mind you, if I lived in the US I'd be buying something else for sure. __________________ A butterflies wings. About to bring down everything...

03-06-2019, 04:05 PM	#51
JWFokker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-19 Location: Innawoods Name/Nickname : Anon	So when do we get off brand Memphis clones ala Grilla Silverbac / Z Grills 700?

03-06-2019, 05:11 PM	#53
Norm Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-10 Location: USA Name/Nickname : Private	If they were smart they would, lower prices would bring in more sales. He didn't say what you are referring to, only that the cheaper cost to manufacture in China will result in a higher profit margin. How about a positive post from you instead of this kind, it's annoying to say the least.