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Interesting! When I go to that link, it shows me the product, then tells me that it is (a) “out of stock,” (b) “…currently unavailable for purchase in [your] zip code” and (c) “…currently unavailable for delivery in [your] zip code.” I guess they are asking me “what part of ‘NO’ don’t you understand.”Here’s the link to the Costco Masterbuilt 900. It is $799 delivered online but $649 in the store. The 800 comes with a griddle and Costco’s 900 comes with the pizza attachment.
When I go to Costco.com, it does not show up for the Augusta, GA location, but I saw it today, with my own two eyes. I do not know what is going on... @Jim6820 -- I get the same results, when I go to the link, but they are stacked at my Costco.Hmmm…my Costco doesn’t list them on their website. I wonder if it is a regional item?
@PrinceMike great write up. Thanks for the info, you’ve got me thinking again $$$.
Hey All, Apologies for being MIA on my own post. I've been eyeing up the 800 more so than the 1050 for the size number 1 (I don't need the extra space) and the integrated griddle. I'm working on my wife now for Father's Day, and "all of the entertaining we will be doing this summer".
This is all great discussion. While the price point on the MB series is mid/low, which is good. It does seem that the aftermarket SS upgrades are necessary for performance and longevity. By the time you get all of that, you're in over $1K. But that doesn't bother me. I'm not rich, but that's because I don't go without. If I want it, I get it. Right now, I'm looking for something new and I don't want another RT.
The 2 main aftermarket vendors I've seen are KLOTES and LSS. I'm curious if anyone has experience with the 2 and have any feedback on them. I was leaning LSS because it has several packages that include the firebox liner, ash catch, manifold, hopper cover plate, etc. I have read that unless you get the manifold cover, this thing definitely has issues with grease fires. I'm generally good about cleaning my grills, but to have something prevent fires is a plus IMO. I absolutely plan on using this for both smoking and grilling, so it would be good to not have to clean the thing every time between cooks.
https://www.lss-mods.com/
https://klotesmods.com/
Again, just curious if anyone has tried these aftermarket products out, and their opinions.
Thanks @PrinceMike for your thorough comment.
I keep going back and forth on whether to just bite the bullet and get a kamado style. KJ now has a "Konnected Joe" but it seems a bit of a hassle to tend to, and I'm not seeing a lot of reviews on it.
I feel like the MB might be a great change, gives me plenty of room to tinker, and it seems easy enough to get the benefits of automated control, with real wood/charcoal smoke flavor.
Those look good! No wrap? I’m reading more and more folks not wrapping ribs. I need to try it. My last rib cook was just ok so I was planning on trying no wrapSo the more I use my MB the more it is becoming my fav.
Did some St. Luis this week and I have to say they might have been the best I ever did yet.
I tried something a little different for more smoke. Started at 180 for about 2.5 hrs then went to 200 for about another 6 and then 225 for just about a 1/2 hr .. sauced and went to 450 to set. You can see the temp chart.
The smoke flavor was much brighter this time. I did a similar combo of chunk charcoal and standard cubes with wood chips and chunks. I just love that you can pretty much toss anything in there and it just works perfectly.
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Those look good! No wrap? I’m reading more and more folks not wrapping ribs. I need to try it. My last rib cook was just ok so I was planning on trying no wrap
Genuine question…. Why would he keep buying them if they are shit?I've got a neighbor with 4 of them, he started with 2 and had so many problems right before a competition he had to buy 2 more. We joke and call them MasterShits. He's wanting to buy a Yoder now and is sick of the masterbuilt gravity fed and all the issues and mainly the support from masterbuilt.
His issues:
Controller going out
Probe not working
Firebox burning out
And at the last competition, charcoal sparks flying out of the firebox area near the fan.
He's seriously had nothing but problems with all 4 of them.