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03-09-2018, 04:30 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: 12-12-16
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Traeger at Home Depot
I was very surprised today at HD. I saw a couple of Traeger pellet grills. That is the 1st time I had seen one in person. The larger of the 2 was $800, the smaller was $500.
Not to be insulting to those that own them, but they sure looked flimsy to me, especially for that kind of money. |
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03-09-2018, 05:24 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: 11-23-17
Location: Allen Texas
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I agree on the perceived lack of quality. The metal seems pretty thin for the price.
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03-09-2018, 05:31 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: 09-21-17
Location: Central Texas
Name/Nickname : Larry
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Most of their money is going into making info-mercials the rest goes to salaries and whats left buys more made in china cookers IMO
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03-09-2018, 06:35 PM | #4 |
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I don't necessarily have a problem with the way they are built, and they work great. With a computer controlled temperature it is not crucial to have thick metal to retain heat. You have a constant fuel source. I will say though that there are better pellet grills to be had for the same money.
The timberline's are definitely not like the rest of their line though. Those are pretty top notch as far as the build goes. Even with those though, probably better available grills at the same price point. |
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03-09-2018, 07:33 PM | #5 |
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I literally just got home from putting one together for my father-in-law. It's heavy enough that it won't tip over in the wind I think. The hopper was very heavy and solid. Everything else was.... pretty flimsy. It'll be interesting to see how it does because he's planning to keep it outside with a cover. Ouch.
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03-09-2018, 09:38 PM | #6 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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It will make great food
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03-09-2018, 09:43 PM | #7 | |
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03-09-2018, 10:14 PM | #8 |
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Join Date: 12-17-10
Location: Pleasanton, Ca
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I looked at Traeger's and heard enough stories about their augers that break. I saved my money and bought a MAK which is made in Oregon. Awesome cooker with even better Customer Service.
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03-09-2018, 10:18 PM | #9 |
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They are pretty thin metal but I’ve yet to have a problem with mine. It doesn’t cost too much to run and I’m always happy with the food it turns out.
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03-09-2018, 10:37 PM | #10 |
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People that run stick burners, haven't done the research and don't really understand pellet grills will think they are flimsy. The reality is that they are flimsy compared to quality stick burners. However, with their built-in electronics, they do not need to be as heavy and thick (solid) to put out a solid product. All cookers have their place, and pellet grills fill a niche in between a wood burner and a kettle.
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03-09-2018, 11:54 PM | #11 |
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When I look at a Traeger I am always reminded of growing companies that start to squeeze every penny
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03-10-2018, 02:59 AM | #12 |
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Join Date: 10-06-17
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Our local Ace Hardware stocks a good selection of Traegers and Green Eggs. Traeger seems to be flooding the market with their product. Just the other day I got a flyer from Cabela’s and they are now selling Traegers in addition to their current line of pellet grills.
Traeger grills do work well and turn out respectable Que. |
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03-10-2018, 07:29 AM | #13 | |
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03-10-2018, 01:49 PM | #14 |
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