Hey guys!
I've been lurking here all day...read all kinds of nice stuff - here's my story:
Been hot smoking for 10+ years using an electric Maco and a Brinkman..been wanting to purchase The B.S. for about 3 years since first eyeballing it in the Cabela's catalog but was to cheap to spend $399 plus shipping.
So, the years past and my MECO? (labels worn off) finally pooped out/corroded/electrical short so I took the plunge...ws even considering the Egg and the Cookshack
Read a lot of posts (thanks! some things to look forward to), googled Bradley Smoker, visited my local BBQ shop, came back and compared 5 (3 won out) different suppliers....
Chez Bubba- great price on the $360 deal but no cover + shipping - Sorry Chez but I'm cheap...how I wanted it was $410 - a great price
The Barbecue Store - by the time I added the cover and the bisquettes it came to $413 with shipping...also a good price compared to retail, however, the winning contender was: www.americasbestbarbecue.com...
$375 for the smoker with cover + $23 for a 48 pack apple bisquettes and no sales tax and no shipping...total price $398.40.[:D
I feel a little bad as Chez has great recs from this forum but as I said, I'm cheap![^]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Fuzzy,
No problem on the decision-making, welcome to the Bradley community. We would have gladly substituted a cover for the 60-pack, even rebated you the $6.14 difference in price. I'm not sure how it is they claim the cover is "a $39.95 value". I guess we're selling them below cost.[:0]
12 bucks on the initial purchase may make sense to you, and I appreciate that. But if they're selling covers for $17 more than us and 48-packs for almost $4 more, who really shows the value. Add to that that we offer all of our smoker customers a 10% lifetime discount on bisquettes.
We actually use the product we sell & are happy to talk to anyone about any aspect of using the Bradley. I'm guessing their 800 operators wouldn't be able to answer many of your questions.
Anyhow, you're going to love your smoker once you get it and use it a few times. As I said before, welcome, hopefully you will continue to post your experiences so we can all share the passion.
Happy Smokin',
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Yeah, Kirk! Thanks for the input - I was shopping bottom line on everything...I'm expecting delivery by or about 2/6/2004... Like I said, places I went were within 10 bucks delivered to my front door.
In any event, I will be purchasing the spacers from your site and of course will be looking for deals on the wood where I can find them. My local store (Barbecues Galore) retails the 36 packs at an outrageous price of $29.95!!! (plus tax of 8.2%)So, as you can see, it's not financially healthy to purchase locally out here in California.
Chickens/salmon/albacore/bluefin/yellowtail/jerky will be my primary considerations for it. Everything after that will be an experiment.
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Got your order, thank you, Anne will call you tomorrow. Unless we get another 18" of snow, we'll send it out tomorrow and you'll probably get it before your smoker arrives.
Hate to point out another chink in the competitions' armor, but hey, when it's slow & in the middle of the plate, you gotta swing.[:)]
Thanks again,
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
After 53 years of trial and error purchasing, I've finally learned that the immediate value of "cheap" is far outweighed by the benefits of "trust", "reliability", and "service". I don't know anything about "America's Best BBQ" regarding trust and service, but I do know about Chez Bubba's reputation in that area.....untarnished!
I don't see any other retailer giving free advice and a constant presence to us "probies" on the Bradley Forum. For my money, I'll stick with what I know....for value added purchasing, my $$ goes to Chez Bubba!!
Not slammin your choice, Fuzzy Bear, but this forum is the place to share both needs and experiences and my own experience is, to paraphrase Forrest Gump.....Cheap is as Cheap does!! [;)]
Kummok @ Homer, AK USA
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<br /><b><font color="red">Cheap is as Cheap does!!</font id="red"></b> [;)]
Kummok @ Homer, AK USA
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<font face="Comic Sans MS"><font size="1"><font color="blue">You said it well! I don't see anyone else giving advice like Kirk and that includes Bradley![</font id="blue"></font id="size1"></font id="Comic Sans MS">8D]
Well guys, I'll fill you in on the progress...it is now day 3 since placing the order from american bbq... right now, service is what I expect - 10-15 days for delivery - apparently, american bbq places the order with the factory distribution warehouse and that's where it's shipped from - they don't have them in stock like Chez Bubba.
<font color="blue">(Points for Chez Bubba on stocking and immediate delivery</font id="blue">)[:D]
It will be a good comparison for future shoppers! Sometimes you just have to give things a try... this is all about learning, right????
I understand completely regarding service - Chez Bubba has already outdone themselves with my order on the spacers and wood - shipped yesterday and ordered on Tuesday! (More points!)[;)]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Fuzzy,
Bought my BS from "Americas Best..." also just before Christmas. I got a bit nervous because of the time of year and such. Emailed them and had a VERY quick responce, told me everything I needed to know. I have accually talked to them on the phone also. I have had 20 years of customer service behind me and I was quite satisfied with them. Everything came in just like they said it would. I don't think you made a bad choice.
When trying to locate a place to purchase my BS, EVERYONE I talked to said they would have to order it from the distribution center. I don't think you are experiencing anything out of the norm. Mine came in sooner that what the distribution center said it would.
I am also quite happy with "Bubba Dude" his help and suggestions on this site has saved me alot of time. I will purchase from him in the future just for that. (however those bubba pucks are a bit pricey, come on-how about a sale???)
I hope you enjoy it as much as I have...
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
MallardWacker? I like Duck Killer better! - Tease![:D]
Anyway, glad to hear you had a good experience with them - I appreciate your words....[;)]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Update:
February 02, 2004 - no smoker yet.............
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
<b></b><font face="Script MT Bold"></font id="Script MT Bold"><font size="3"></font id="size3"><font color="blue"></font id="blue">[:D]To Fuzzybear and all mebers, hi I am a newbie to this forum. I all so been smoking for a number of years, all ways wanted an up right smoker like the Bradley. I went on line in search of the smoker. Well Fuzzybear I found it in sunny Cal. a Bradley smoker with a cover, video, and a box of 48 pack of wood for $349.00 with no shipping charges or tax. The name of this store is The West Coast Store. My smoker is coming on 02/03/04 I have been tracking it on the UPS site. Well hope it gets a little warmer around here so I can do some smoking.
Wow!
What a deal, what a deal! [:D]
I would have had to pay sales tax as I live in CA but still.....
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
The West Coast Store currently has it listed for $399.95 so you got a 50 dollar deal somewhere poorman!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
The West Coast Store currently has it listed for $399.95 so you got a 50 dollar deal somewhere poorman!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzzybear,
Have you called Americas Best BBQ, what did they say? I had such a good experience there, I'm just a bit surprised. Everyone there whether on the phone or by e-mail were so nice and helpful. If they are having problems I'd like to know so I don't shaft anyone else about my suggestions.
The best price on the wood bisquets that I have found are from Jack's Country Store, they are in Washington State. Very nice people, shipped the same day. 120 box 39.95, minimal shipping
Let me know..
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
Hey M.W.!
I sent them an email inquiring as to status on Saturday but I'm assuming that they wouldn't respond until today sometime...I'll check my AOL email when I get home after work to verify.
Thanks for the info on Jack's - to bad they are Western WA, I"m moving to Spokane either this year or next - would have been nice if they were closer!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Got home in time to see UPS driving away....Chez Bubba delivers!
Got my 3 boxes of wood pucks (Maple/Mesquite/Special blend) and 1 bag o' bubba pucks!
Thanks Kirk! (3 days from Indiana to California!!) it don't get better than that![:D]
America's Best BBQ responded today that "FedEx will notify me via email when they ship and expected delivery date" they further said: "normal delivery is 10-15 days"...they didn't say from when though...maybe from the date FedEx ships??? It is now day 7...[:(]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Day 8....Emailed americasbestbbq on yesterday...(where's my smoker? - fedex has not sent a ship date or tracking number yet) and they responded "will call the factory and check and advise status when they hear back"[:(]
At least they are responding!!![:)]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
[:D]<b></b><i></i><font face="Script MT Bold"></font id="Script MT Bold"><font size="6"></font id="size6"><font color="red"></font id="red">Fuzzybear well my b.s. came today I love it. Season it by 4pm est made some beef jerkey that I cured over night. I love this unit. Beef came out the best I ever made. Doing chicken right now, have it in a salt water brian, will dry it out over night and then smoke it. well hope you have as much fun as I an.
Allright! That's downright mean![:D]
When did you order yours? From whom? I probably read it somewhere here in one of these posts...
Let me know how the chicken turns out - that will be one of my first projects when I get mine...someday...boohoo!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Hey Poorman...scratch the reply...never mind - my mind was gone...[xx(]West Coast/California...would be interested in knowing how long the whole process took you though...
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
[:)]<font size="5"></font id="size5"><font color="purple"></font id="purple"><font face="Book Antiqua"></font id="Book Antiqua">I got the smoker at 1pm est had it smoking at 3pm put the beef in at 5pm cook it for all most 2 hours. I have the chicken in a salt water brine for 4 hours after this note I am going to fiush the chicken in cool water then dry over night in fig. will smoke at a round 200F for 4hours or when done.
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<br />Got home in time to see UPS driving away....Chez Bubba delivers!
Got my 3 boxes of wood pucks (Maple/Mesquite/Special blend) and 1 bag o' bubba pucks!
Thanks Kirk! (3 days from Indiana to California!!) it don't get better than that![:D]
America's Best BBQ responded today that "FedEx will notify me via email when they ship and expected delivery date" they further said: "normal delivery is 10-15 days"...they didn't say from when though...maybe from the date FedEx ships??? It is now day 7...[:(]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
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Their "warehouse" is halfway from us to you. Kinda makes you go hmmmm? and also re-define "FedEx".[;)]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Yes it does Kirk...anyone reading the post will surely wonder if $10 bucks is worth it all! But, that's what I promised to do - post my experience so others can learn from it!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Feb 04, 2004...9 days...
Got home today...found a FedEx door tag...said they tried to deliver my smoker but since I wasn't home, they couldn't leave it of course...so.....now I've signed the paper and hopefully, they'll leave it on 2/5/04....
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
I'm bummed....turns out FedEx was just dropping of some paperwork on my house...damn! I wish Fedex would show who the packages are...[:(]
It is now day number: <font size="5"></font id="size5">10!! and no further word from America's Best BBQ....they said they would follow up...is one day to much to expect? Hmmmmm????
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Getting tired of my saga yet?
Called ABBQ this a.m.....about 1:00pm heard back from Pam...she said it is due to ship on Monday.....great....I'm outta town on Friday, Saturday and Sunday...booo hooo[:(]
Where's my B.S.?????[:(!] On a dock somewhere or in a shipping bin!!!
Life don't get much better than this![}:)]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzzy,
Looks like you picked the wrong screen name. Linus is looking more appropriate.[;)][:D]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Yeah Kirk, I think you are correct!!!
My name is cursed!!![:o)]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Hey Big Fuzz,
Just wanted to let you know that <s>Americas Best</s> is off my referance list. I feel bad for ya. Just think a life that is on hold and not being enriched by a BS. That is painful. I enjoy this little black box to no end. You must try making your own bacon (this was something I never thought I could do) it is fairly easy and down right great. Give us some pictures when you get that thing seasoned in well.
Hey, do any duck hunting out there??
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
No duck hunting out here - you gotta remember that California is so left wing that if you step on an ant and kill it, chances are good someone (nameless) in a (namless) organization will give you a beating for it....seriously, in So. Cal, quail is the game...ducks are up north where it's wetter and colder - down here, ducks is more like pond creatures - we're to citified in the Los Angeles area.
I would bet one would be tasty in the smoker though or a pheasant!
But thanks for checking - ABBQ did say 10-15 days....today is day number 14...sniff....wahhhhhhhh![V]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Finally getting somewhere...ABBQ has finally provided me with a tracking number from FedEx...now they say another 3-5 working days for final delivery.
But................since they are sending it out tonight (was I lied to previously?) the number won't be available until late tonight or tomorrow for tracking....
I would not give this company a good reference unless somebody really wanted to spend $400 and sit around and wait for a product to show up....and then I would still strongly discourage them from using ABBQ.
ABBQ is fortunate that they are not a member of bizrate.com as my experience would be posted in a most negative way (can ya tell how happy I am??)
I know it's only one experience but I'm here to tell you that nobody gives me more than one chance let alone take 20 days to do it...
Forum master: Should we have a "rate this vendor" forum? If so, I'll be first in line.
My deepest apologies Chez Bubba...If only I had known what I know now, I'd be a happy smoker cookin' my hens, fish and beef...
I promise - no more posts until I have received it, then one final to let you all know I got it.
After that, posts will be in the cooking section.
Thanks and have a great day!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
<font face="Tahoma"><font color="blue"><font size="4">Rave on FUZZY man..</font id="size4"></font id="blue">.</font id="Tahoma">
The best it yet to come.
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
Fuzz,
No apologies needed, at this point I'm kinda feeling sorry for ya. Knowing what we know now, a week ago I would have suggested you just refuse shipment when their's arrived and we could've had it to you before that.
Hang in there.[:)]
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Well, I lied - here's another post...
Finally got my tracking order...BS is scheduled for delivery on Friday the 13th and I'm hoping that's not an omen![;)]
Stay tuned![:D]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
I just signed on today.I ordered my BS from ABBBQ.last Friday.I hope my luck with them is better than yours.After following your tale of woe.I to am sorry I did not order from Chez Bubba.
SMOKIN & SPOKEN
Chef! Welcome aboard!
I'm hoping nobody has to go thru that!
It's a good post and hopefully, people will read and compare to the services of Chez Bubba...I've already found Kirk to be a wealth of information and service that has outshone the sun!
Good luck and wishing you the best...
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
I've got $10 that says it arrives with a broken bulb or someone ran over it. Any takers?[:D]
Man Fuzz, you just keep getting dealt low cards. Friday the 13th?[:0] If you've got a vacation to Vegas scheduled, might I suggest somewhere else?[:D]
Crossin' my fingers for ya, tryin' to share the pain[:(],
Kirk[:)]
On edit: Oooh, this is double-scary....this was my 1<b>13th</b> post!
http://www.chezbubba.com
Kirk:
I'll just give you the 10 bucks man!
I ordered some paper from Office Max for my wife and it showed up today all beaten and battered and crumpled (fortunately, the inside paper was ok) from guess who????? FEDEX!!! Man, this thing looked like the Dallas Cowboys used it for punting practice.
I'm really hoping my 40lb box of BS does not show up in the same condition - I will tromp it right down to FedEx and refuse it...
Damn man, you might have put a hex on me with your 113th post and delivery of the 13... thanks for sharing that!![8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8][8] - that's me behind those 13 8 balls![:D]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzz:
NOBODY is this unlucky[xx(] Come on up and go fishing with me and I'll prove it to you[:D] (Of course, I'll have my survival suit all laid out.....actually, for this trip, I'll wear it for the whole trip[;)])
Kummok @ Homer, AK USA
Great.....you get the survival suit and I'm part of a glacier!! I don't think that would work Kummok...thanks for the invite - I'll get up there one day - probably in my retirement days....Eastern Washington is where I'll be in a couple more years...just north of Spokane - Ice fishing, here I come! My hunt will be for Walleyes at that point...
Got your boat dug/melted out yet?
When you get back down here to visit your old buddies, don't forget the fish!
We'll load up my smoker locally - just make sure the salmon is fresh!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Dear Kummok,
Thank you for your offer. I will arrive ready to fish on Friday, June 13th, 2013. What say we leave around 13:00.
My 13 reels will be spooled with 13# test Stren and mounted to my 13' graphite Loomis rods. I hope your boat has plenty of legroom, as my size 13 boots need space to stretch.
Sincerely,
Fuzzybear
[:D][:D]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Alright...stop![:D]
Oh, Kirk...that will be P-line cxxx - the loomis is good and you can't have enough rods n' reels!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
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<br />Hey guys!
I've been lurking here all day...read all kinds of nice stuff - here's my story:
Been hot smoking for 10+ years using an electric Maco and a Brinkman..been wanting to purchase The B.S. for about 3 years since first eyeballing it in the Cabela's catalog but was to cheap to spend $399 plus shipping.
So, the years past and my MECO? (labels worn off) finally pooped out/corroded/electrical short so I took the plunge...ws even considering the Egg and the Cookshack
Read a lot of posts (thanks! some things to look forward to), googled Bradley Smoker, visited my local BBQ shop, came back and compared 5 (3 won out) different suppliers....
Chez Bubba- great price on the $360 deal but no cover + shipping - Sorry Chez but I'm cheap...how I wanted it was $410 - a great price
The Barbecue Store - by the time I added the cover and the bisquettes it came to $413 with shipping...also a good price compared to retail, however, the winning contender was: www.americasbestbarbecue.com...
$375 for the smoker with cover + $23 for a 48 pack apple bisquettes and no sales tax and no shipping...total price $398.40.[:D
I feel a little bad as Chez has great recs from this forum but as I said, I'm cheap![^]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
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Believe in Jesus!
Sorry about that blank page, this is my first time here. Hey, talk about cheap, I don't know about where you live, but up here in Washington, we have a store called G.I. Joe's and they sell the BS original( black one ) for 299.00. Just picked one up and will season it this weekend.<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Fuzzybear</i>
<br />Hey guys!
I've been lurking here all day...read all kinds of nice stuff - here's my story:
Been hot smoking for 10+ years using an electric Maco and a Brinkman..been wanting to purchase The B.S. for about 3 years since first eyeballing it in the Cabela's catalog but was to cheap to spend $399 plus shipping.
So, the years past and my MECO? (labels worn off) finally pooped out/corroded/electrical short so I took the plunge...ws even considering the Egg and the Cookshack
Read a lot of posts (thanks! some things to look forward to), googled Bradley Smoker, visited my local BBQ shop, came back and compared 5 (3 won out) different suppliers....
Chez Bubba- great price on the $360 deal but no cover + shipping - Sorry Chez but I'm cheap...how I wanted it was $410 - a great price
The Barbecue Store - by the time I added the cover and the bisquettes it came to $413 with shipping...also a good price compared to retail, however, the winning contender was: www.americasbestbarbecue.com...
$375 for the smoker with cover + $23 for a 48 pack apple bisquettes and no sales tax and no shipping...total price $398.40.[:D
I feel a little bad as Chez has great recs from this forum but as I said, I'm cheap![^]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
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Believe in Jesus!
Great Deal! Is it one of the older models without the drip pan and bowl? Happy Smoking!
Welcome aboard Fishon!
Whereabouts in WA are you from (no specific address, just a City would work for me!)
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
No. Everything is included, minus cover and bisgets. I'm about 20 miles northeast of Seattle in a town called Woodinville.
Believe in Jesus!
Good deal!
Happy smoking!
Let us hear about your results when you get a chance!
****Update****
Per FEDEX website: parcel is now approximately 10 miles from my house!!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzz man,
Not to rub it in or anything, BUT I have three racks of loin ribs in the fridge baisting in the love of some great rub getting ready to be put in the BS about 7:oo in the morning. Man get that thing in. By the way I have deleted ABB from my favorites list. Hope to hear you have smoked something by Monday....
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
****UPDATE*** it has left the distribution warehouse locally and is now "enroute" - probably so they can kick it around some more before final delivery!
Mallard: I'm jealous but I told gramma to take the chicken outta the freezer and let it thaw for tomorrows dinner! Dry rub and a can of apple juice stuffed up it's errrr...ummm...."cavity" and I think I'll use some Mesquite pucks along with a couple of aluminum ones!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzz,
It sounds like you getting axcited like a little puppy when he sees his master. You know the wagging tail and (please don't do the other thing)...
Just to add what I'm smokin, 6 HUGE Pablano peppers stuffed with Cojack cheese and of course BACON....I haven't forgot the baked pots either, (kind of messes up the low carb thing).
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
********<font color="red"></font id="red">UPDATE<font color="black"></font id="black">********
6:25PM pst.
No smoker[:(] how can something 10 miles away, loaded on the truck at 9:33a.m. not be here???
I am bummed...[:(]
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
****UPDATE****
BS Arrived 7:55pm PST [:D]
The box had a big tear in it but the smoker is fine.
Bad news...there was no cover or the pucks that were supposed to be with it...
I am busy seasoning it now for my chicken this afternoon!
Thanks for hanging in there with me guys!
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzzybear-ALLRIGHT[:D]The cover comes in a seperate box.There is hope for me[^]
SMOKIN & SPOKEN
Fuzzybear-ALLRIGHT[:D]The cover comes in a seperate box.There is hope for me[^]
SMOKIN & SPOKEN
So, I should be expecting the cover and the pucks via regular mail?
I would have thought all items would be shipped and delivered at the same time since I paid for them all at the same time...
I have another phone call into ABBQ but do not expect to hear back before Tuesday...
Thank goodness I had the forsight to order some pucks beforehand!
I'm good to go and it's not raining so it's not like I need the cover right away....
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Houston.........The eagle has landed.[8D]
http://www.chezbubba.com
Congrats man it finallly has arrived... Now it is your job to make up for lost time. Keep us posted on your results.
When in doubt smoke it.
During the Daytona 5oo I smoked some Coho slabs that I marinated in Rum. It was raining this morning, so I went to the hardware store and bought some aluminum coil dryer vent hose 4in. and vented the smoke outside while the BS stayed nice and dry inside the garage. Life don't get any better then this?[:D]
Believe in Jesus!
Well, ABBQ returned my call 1 day earlier than I thought - they apologized and said that my cover and pucks would be mailed (guess what?) via "FEDEX" tomorrow or the next day...swell[:(]
I can hardly wait...my pucks will probably resemble a box of sawdust.
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
Fuzzy,
Man, saw that chicken. I hoped it taste as good as it looked. I'm sure it did. Good job. I still can't beleive it about abb, but what ta hay, this to shall pass. This time next year you won't even think about it. Keep the pics coming.
The loin back ribs came out perrrrfect. My ribs I have always seemed to have a problem with. Switched to loin backs. Preheated my BS for two hours at 200. DID NOT, I repeat DID NOT look at them for four hours. Then took them out when the internal temp was at 187. Total of 8.5 hours with 4 hours of smoke. Thought they may come out dry.
I even impressed my wife. When it comes to ribs that is almost impossible to do. Very slight crust, good flavor and I'l be darned-moist.. They were even moist on the second reheat. They finally looked like they rendered correctly.
SmokeOn,
mski
If a man says he knows anything at all, he knows nothing what he aught to know. But...
Boy, that sounds good - I'll have to try some ribs soon - the family likes the pork ribs...I'll have to look around for some recipies...
"A mans got to know his limitations"
Glendora, CA - USA!
YES!![:D][:D] Glad this saga is behind you!! After 112 posts on the BS forum, (ALL of them interesting/informative/useful, I'll add[;)]), it's gratifying to finally see the durn thing in your hands!!
Thanks for the invite to smoke my fish[;)]....there's a snowball's chance in hell that I'll EVER voluntarily leave Alaska to go back anywhere near the I-10 freeway, but if I do, I'll bring some King slabs and help you displace a little of that yellowish mustard gas stuff I used to breath there, with a little REALLY healthful alder smoke and salmon steam [:D]
I just got back on the forum after a brief recess and am anxious to check out the rest of the threads to hear about your choice of inaugural (sp?) meats!![:D]
Kummok @ Homer, AK USA
Man, I hate it when I learn way to late.
I have been waiting to replace my smoker for a long time now. Last Spring I decided it was time but did not know. My Father-in-law and I were at BassPro and we looked the Braldey over. A couple days late, he was setting his up and reading this forum.
It took some time for me to finally say yes. I told myself Fall was when I would go forward. I searched for a while for best price. And like others went with Americasbestbbq.com
I did not see FuzzyBears ordeal or others.
Mine was Ordered September 27 (card charged then also) and its now November 2nd and still no smoker. My wife and I have been going back and forth with them since October 21st and still no resolution. They even claimed Bradley lost the order sometime.
I hate having to be yet another owner to be to learn the hard way. And all this to save $5
The Medina's in Maryland's Eastern Shore
IKnowWood
Welcome to the forum. I hope they finally come through for you. Check back in when you get it, and do it often. Lots of good information and support available here.
Bill
<i>There is room on earth for all God's creatures....on my plate next to the mashed potatoes.</i>
IKW,
Sorry to hear about that. I'd bet a thousand bucks it wasn't Bradley's error. Not to rub salt into your wound, but MD is usually a 2-day point for us. (You could always cancel.....[;)][:D])
You're gonna love it once you get it & we look forward to your posts about your experiences.
Kirk
http://www.chezbubba.com
Ya think next time I check into a hotel & they ask "Smoking or Non?" they would mind?
I agree with the cancel if you have not received it. Ya I know you have to fill out a form with the CC company. And the monies take a little while in being credited back to you. But 5 weeks in bucket is too long.
When I order something and it goes past a ten day period I make one call to explain that the item must be received within the next 5 days. If not I will contact my CC company and explain to them that the company has not honored its shipping agreement. Thus I will challenge the charged amount.
Olds
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Yep, cancel. That's ridiculous. You paid too much to get it from a place with no reputation I know of. I checked their prices, and I paid $75 less for my SS Bradley than they charge and it came with more accessories. I bought mine from [edited to avoid flames] and it arrived in less than a week. It's a bummer you paid good money for nothing. IMHO, they've taken too long and it's time to cancel your order and buy elsewhere. After 5 weeks, no more promises, blaming, etc. They blew it and shouldn't get to keep your money any longer.
Absolutely cancel . . . and then order one from Chez. The combo of excellent price, great service, and lifetime puck discount can't be beat, period.
John
Newton MA
All, I finally did get the Smoker, only after talking directly with Bradley. They did right by us and got it to us ASAP and got us shipping info as soon as they got it. I have all the respect for them.
I sent Bradley all the correspondence from the other company and verbally mentioned some of the language and blame they gave.
At this point, that's past us. We got it this week and I am seasoning it tomorrow (Saturday) and first usage is Sunday.
thanks for the support.
Oh yeah, Bradley also send us the Smoker pack with the "Special Blend" - aka "hot dog wood" At least I can season with it and not waste some of the great Hickory or Mesquite I got from Kirk. - this was not the option from the original company.
Also I will use Kirk (ChezBubba) for supplies, buy from a user. I learned my lesson.
The Medina's in Maryland's Eastern Shore
Glad it worked out well, IKW! A lot of us have learned the hard way, believe me . . .
John
Newton MA
Whoa...... Hey now..... Lets not shoot the messenger.
As a FedEx Ground contractor, I feel I have to step in here. I understand that when a package is coming via FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc... it's commonplace for the carrier to bear the burden of blame. I assure you all that FedEx (Ground anyways) pushes the phrase "Every package, Everyday" to the max as there are service standards to maintain. I also worked at UPS briefly and I assure you that packages are kicked around equally everywhere.
Anyways, glad you finally got your smoker. I've had mine for about a year now (even with small dent in the side of it from UPS[^]) and is one of the best purchases i've ever made. I think I paid about $320 shipped for it with no accessories from ****. (better not say). I know locally Sportsmans Warehouse sells them for around $400 and sells the 48pks for $15.99.
Printed everything here with a grin on my face.. Nobody take me too seriously, eh?
Aaron
Welcome, Aaron. Don't worry, most of us don't take anyone too seriously, including ourselves . . .
John
Newton MA
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><font size="2">Welcome, Aaron. Don't worry, most of us don't take anyone too seriously, including ourselves </font id="size2"><hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">Ya what he said....
And never, ever take DuckMan seriously...as he is always pickin' bird shot out of his ares.... [:D]
Olds
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