What influence did the Smokin-It forum have in your buying decision?

[old sarge]

Thanks Ben.  The chart has needed some updating. A really useful tool!

 

[BrianInOhio]

The forum was the biggest impact on making a purchase. I felt the price of the #1 was high. However after reading reviews for the Masterbuilt and problems with the electronic board and virtually no customer service help that pushed me to buy the little tank! Another thing was Smokin-It is family owned, I work for a family owned business and I want to support Steve.

 

[old sarge]

Well said Brian.

 

[thomasjc]

The forum had a  great impact on my decision to buy.  I ran across Smokin-It in a web search on best smokers for a small balcony in a condo.  Found the forum about two minutes after that and spent about 1 month reading.  Was going to originally buy a Model 1 but decided on a 2 after reading the forum.  Would have bought a three but the closet I have to put it in won't hold it.

Arrived Monday, already seasoned and will be smoking my first pork butt tomorrow after using Divot's brine today....can't wait until that pulled pork is ready will try to post pics....Being from NC, I love pulled pork!!!!

Looking forward to getting to know all of you as I learn to smoke various different things.....The prime rib sounds to die for  ;D

 

[LarryD]

Arrived Monday, already seasoned and will be smoking my first pork butt tomorrow after using Divot's brine today....can't wait until that pulled pork is ready will try to post pics....Being from NC, I love pulled pork!!!!

Looking forward to getting to know all of you as I learn to smoke various different things.....The prime rib sounds to die for  ;D

Welcome to the family, Thomas!  I absolutely loved my #2... it will treat you right. 

 

[lcdearman]

I think this forum is incredibly helpful for anyone doing any research before they buy. I actually found out about SI smokers when I was researching another brand. I saw a comment about how well SI smokers were made and another poster said that it really wasn’t fair to compare SI and other brands due to the price difference. That led me to to look into SI, and I found this forum. I probably spent 8 hours reading post after post, and that changed my mind about my purchase.

Most reviews/forum discussions of other brands talk about the failures. There are not many failure discussions on here. The discussions are from people who have been happily using their smokers for years. The sense of community and support here is amazing.

 

[OldeSmoker]

I just happened to surf across Smokin-It while looking at another brand as well. CS was very familiar to me after using it in a commercial establishment over 30 years ago. I had also learned of ST while searching for electric smokers. When I came across SI I became very interested after seeing and comparing their equipment to the others. While looking through every page on the SI website I came across the link to the forum. I read through many posts and it became very clear as to which electric smoker I should buy. I’m very happy with the choice I made.

 

[Emma Jake]

Amazon ratings have bought me to the best place where I can quench the thirst of my knowledge about smoker

 

[old sarge]

Amazon charges more and charges for shipping. And assembly.  No assembly required except for wheels. So, which model are you buying? Also, I rarely trust amazon ratings.
https://www.amazon.com/Smokin-It-Model-2-Electric-Smoker/dp/B003KKLDX0/ref=sr_1_2?c=ts&keywords=Outdoor+Smokers&qid=1648144358&refinements=p_89%3ASmokin-It&rnid=2528832011&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-2&ts_id=553774