Soon to be #3 owner (hopefully!)

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Hi everyone! I hope to be among the ranks soon, I've been attempting to order a #3 all day but am having difficulty in getting it done. It seems that the facebook discount is not working when I try to use the "Social Store" on FB. I am curious to know if any of you guys have been able to use PayPal to purchase your smoker? I have gone through the motions of ordering and even though the site says that they accept PayPal, I never get the option to choose PayPal.

At any rate, I can't wait to get it ordered and see what this puppy can do! I am not new to the smoking game, I have 2 Big Steel Kegs and a Traeger Pellet Grill already and am always looking for other interesting cookers. This one caught my eye and I've been debating about a month or so on buying it, I finally got permission from the wife to pull the trigger and now I am having a hard time placing the order, lol!!
 
The #3's have been sold out a few times. check the web page for the most up to date status. Your going to love it.
 
Pork Belly said:
The #3's have been sold out a few times. check the web page for the most up to date status. Your going to love it.
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Yeah, they have them. I just can't get the sucker ordered :P

I have been in e-mail contact with Steve and told him what troubles I've been having and seem to get short answers back. I am not trying to be a nuisance, just would like to get it ordered so I can use it. The best way to get my wife on board with the purchase is to cook her something on it so she forgives me ;D

I can't wait to try it out!!!
 
Okay, I got the paypal thing worked out :)

It seems that if I am logged in and I go into the checkout process, it only gives me options to pay with Visa, MC, etc.. but if I click on the pay with paypal logo (not logged in) it will let me do what I want to do. Now, If I can just get that 5% discount to offset (a little) the crazy shipping costs that UPS wants, I'll be as happy as a pig in slop!
 
I tried talking to Steve directly earlier today, he couldn't resolve the 5% over the phone or with a code.  I gave up waiting and ordered as well.
 
Trip said:
I tried talking to Steve directly earlier today, he couldn't resolve the 5% over the phone or with a code.  I gave up waiting and ordered as well.
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I fell your pain brother! I was hoping for a little back on the shipping. It was REAL tough to swallow the $140.00 on shipping. REAL tough. I think it's highway robbery but what do you do? I don't live anywhere close enough to drive and get it, so...........
 
The shipping is tough to swallow, but 5 years from now when you have smoked every weekend, you won't remember the shipping costs...all you will have are a lot of memories of good smokes!  Cheers
 
You would need to spend a lot more for a smoker with same or similar features and capacity from one of the other two companies with smokers that resemble the SI. And you would get a lower wattage element and a shorter cord. A warranty of less than 3 years, and accessories/replacement parts that cost more. All in all, a pretty good deal.
 
Let me be clear on something so I don't give off the wrong impression. I don't blame Steve at all and I am eagerly awaiting the smoker to arrive. I just think that the shipping charges through UPS for this are insane! My beef is with them, not Steve :D
 
RG said:
Let me be clear on something so I don't give off the wrong impression. I don't blame Steve at all and I am eagerly awaiting the smoker to arrive. I just think that the shipping charges through UPS for this are insane! My beef is with them, not Steve :D
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When that box arrives, and you see how well it is packed, and how big and heavy it is, get back with us on how unfair the shipping costs are.  Once you put it in perspective, you'll probably realize that it's not shipping a box of cotton doilies to grandma.  This is a seriously big, heavy box, and takes a lot of freight space and handling.  Like we said, one-time event, and it costs to move freight (which is what this is - not just a "package"). 

Not sure how far you live from Michigan, but $140 is basically $1 per pound.  Not bad, in my book.  If I shipped a 2 lb box across the country, and they charged me $2, I'd be thrilled!
 
Nope, not ever going to be happy about the price of shipping but I am sure the smoker is going to make me forget all about it in a very short time👍
 
One more thought about the shipping. I am sure it's packed very well and is not cotton doilies to grandma,  lol. I have 2 big steel kegs that weigh 30 or more pounds more than the #3,  come in a bigger box and shipping was not that much and currently ships for free on Amazon. As for it being freight, not even close. I don't quite understand why everyone is being so defensive over me not liking shipping charges. It has zero relevance to the product quality. No matter how wonderful the smoker, no matter how well it competes with comparable smokers that costs more, the shipping IS too high, period. Now, agree to disagree and let's move on. I am the new guy here and certainly don't want to get off on a bad foot here!
 
We are definitely spoiled with prime where you could ship an entire house for free.  ;D

Probably also why shipping is so high for small businesses that can't compete for shipping space on that level.
 
Tomorrow is the day! Can't wait to see the new smoker and introduce it to the rest of the gang in the outdoor kitchen. They'll be jealous at first but I am sure they'll make friends quickly ;D
 
Got'er today! Came home to a BIG box on the porch :)

Seasoning it as I type this, then gonna throw a butt on it. Was going to do ribs but I already was planning to smoke a butt for some friends for tomorrow so I figured why not try out my new baby ;D
 
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