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[RG 2.0]

I've never chosen to get into the weeds on food forums about equipment.  It's about the food for me.

That's good advice! Unfortunately some I should've heeded a few months back, lol. I've learned to just shut up unless I am asked to offer my opinion. People are so thin skinned that you just have to tread lightly.

 

[old sarge]

I only hit the equipment sections and once in awhile Steve gets a new customer. It is how a business grows. Every little bit helps.

 

[JackT]

Put in a good word

 

[NDKoze]

I might have just stepped in it over there. Someone said to go with the Masterbuilt because it was:

much cheaper than smokin it for the same thing, and still offer comparable features.

I couldn't let that go. I tried to be cordial in my response, but not sure it will be taken that way or not. We'll see. Hopefully I don't get flamed/banned over there.

 

[old sarge]

Now I have something to do tonight. Thanks for "stepping in it".

My 4 cents has been added. Avatar and signature changed.

 

[DivotMaker]

Way to go, Dave!  Proud to have you out there waving the flag for Smokin-It!! ;D

 

[old sarge]

Thanks Tony.  Sometimes my "flag arm" get tired and I need some assistance.  But not too often.

 

[SconnieQ]

Someone said to go with the Masterbuilt because it was:

much cheaper than smokin it for the same thing, and still offer comparable features.

What? Talk about completely misinformed, or didn't even bother comparing. Not even close to the same thing.

 

[NDKoze]

Someone said to go with the Masterbuilt because it was:

much cheaper than smokin it for the same thing, and still offer comparable features.

What? Talk about completely misinformed, or didn't even bother comparing. Not even close to the same thing.

I think ignorant of the facts is more the case. But hopefully people reading the thread will do there homework and decide after reviewing the pros and cons. That is all that I would ask for. If they really can't afford an SI and a MES is all than they can afford or want to spend, I say go for it.

 

[old sarge]

I kindasortsalmost agreed with the post:  they both consist of a box, wheels, racks, heating element, controller, use wood for smoke.  From there on I tried to promote SI. 

 

[SconnieQ]

I kindasortsalmost agreed with the post:  they both consist of a box, wheels, racks, heating element, controller, use wood for smoke.  From there on I tried to promote SI.

Sounds like you've really mastered the art of diplomacy!

 

[old sarge]

Thanks.  I sometimes employ obfuscation so as to not be deliberately rude or obnoxious in my response. But I think I made my point regarding sameness and comparability. 

 

[rich b]

Looks like the person who started that poll bought a Smokin-it!!!  Kudos to everyone here who popped into that poll to offer their opinions and reviews of SI!!

It took me a while to reply - but I decided on the Smokin-it, and I couldn't be happier with the decision. Definitely wins for ease of use by a long shot, and my apartment's not filling up with smoke anymore! Winner.

 

[old sarge]

Was on SMF again yesterday plugging away. Good to get out and visit the neighbors, so to speak.

 

[DivotMaker]

Glad you're part of the family, Rich!

 

[prudentsmoker]

+1

 

[old sarge]

and a big +2 from me.

 

[drains]

+3    Welcome!

 

[NDKoze]

I tried to walk the tightrope over on the other forum on the thread over there today.

A user typed a pretty misleading statement stating that the MES 40 was similar in size to the "$1600 model".

I was just trying to ensure that they were comparing apples to apples.

 

[old sarge]

I read your comments. Well done. Very interesting exchange.