Price on used 500 gal offset smoker - Page 2

kfdvm · 08-16-2018, 09:35 PM

I would pass.

NYC ‘Que · 08-16-2018, 11:37 PM

Nope nope nope.

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ChrisL · 08-17-2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by razorbrewer

It seems to be modeled after the Franklin/Moberg Texas style traditional offsets...and priced nearly as much.

Yes, I agree, the grate-level exhaust is a good indicator.

If a new Lang is $4000, I would say that one is worth $1500 to $2000. Anything that is custom built has poor resale value if that is a consideration.

Chris

Sid Post · 08-17-2018, 09:37 AM

I would want something that big on a trailer personally. In a restaurant, not needed though.

You can build a new one from a lesser-known fabricator for less money. The only other factor is transportation costs.

Bacchus2b · 08-17-2018, 03:18 PM

The firebox looks pretty small for a 500 gallon tank. I would never spend $4,500 on a backyard builder with no feedback or reputation.

Kmm · 08-17-2018, 05:56 PM

He can "ask" any price he wants to....you can offer any price you wish. I helped a young neighbor build a 250 gallon reverse flow for a 4-H project. His dad found a freebie lp tank, a freebie section of 24"x 30" section of pipe for the fire box, plate, angle and tube drops from salvage yards. I also used scraps and drops from my place as well.

Not counting anything for equipment and freebies, the steel steel drops, cutting wheels, cutting wheels, welding rod/wire, gas, grinding supplies, paint, etc all amounted to over $1200.00 out of pocket.

If you are interested, ask him to let you see it do a full cook. If it is a good as advertised, consider your available time, build capabilities (skill, tools, facilities, etc), material resources, and liquid $$$ reserves. Then make him an offer. My guess is that a comp build will still run in the $1500-3000 range...building from scratch. I realize that is a pretty wide spread, but with out knowing how thick the steel is it is pretty hard to be specific.

chichas01 · 08-18-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve S

Looks high to me, fellow Idahoan... and its in Kettle Falls.

Howdy Steve! I'm in CDA. Yeah, I think I'll look at building my own. Just need to find an old 500 gal propane tank.

08-16-2018, 11:37 PM	#17
NYC ‘Que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-16-18 Location: Bronx NY Name/Nickname : T.J.	Nope nope nope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Stumps XL Baby, PKTX, Weber Kettle 26, MAK 1 Star General, Gateway 30

08-17-2018, 09:37 AM	#19
Sid Post is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-13 Location: East Texas, USA	I would want something that big on a trailer personally. In a restaurant, not needed though. You can build a new one from a lesser-known fabricator for less money. The only other factor is transportation costs. __________________ Shirley 24x42, Evie Mae patio, a 'herd' of WSM's, 26" Weber Kettle, ...

08-17-2018, 03:18 PM	#20
Bacchus2b is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-01-14 Location: North Texas	The firebox looks pretty small for a 500 gallon tank. I would never spend $4,500 on a backyard builder with no feedback or reputation. __________________ KCBS Certified BBQ Judge SCA Certified Judge Lone Star Grillz Large IVS Cookshack FEC-100 Weber Summit 420 Gasser Pit Barrel Cooker Weber 26" Kettle PK Classic Grill

08-16-2018, 09:35 PM	#16
kfdvm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-26-14 Location: Lincoln,NE	I would pass.

08-17-2018, 05:56 PM	#21
Kmm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-30-16 Location: Varna,il	He can "ask" any price he wants to....you can offer any price you wish. I helped a young neighbor build a 250 gallon reverse flow for a 4-H project. His dad found a freebie lp tank, a freebie section of 24"x 30" section of pipe for the fire box, plate, angle and tube drops from salvage yards. I also used scraps and drops from my place as well. Not counting anything for equipment and freebies, the steel steel drops, cutting wheels, cutting wheels, welding rod/wire, gas, grinding supplies, paint, etc all amounted to over $1200.00 out of pocket. If you are interested, ask him to let you see it do a full cook. If it is a good as advertised, consider your available time, build capabilities (skill, tools, facilities, etc), material resources, and liquid $$$ reserves. Then make him an offer. My guess is that a comp build will still run in the $1500-3000 range...building from scratch. I realize that is a pretty wide spread, but with out knowing how thick the steel is it is pretty hard to be specific.