OBS .vs MasterBuilt

[dietz]

   Hello all
New to the forum, have been reading some of the post to try and help my choice. Still a little confused, so.... I have found the OBS for $299, (and maybe add the PID at some point) or at Sam's Club they have this MasterBuilt: http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod1180971&navAction=push
Not sure which way to go, could use any/all advise. I have been using a "bomb type" smoke for the past 5 years and want to step it up a bit. I mostly do ribs, 2 shoulders. I would like to start doing more like brisket, turkey, kabobs, salmon... etc just me and the wife so no need for anything real big 4 rack would be plenty.

Thanks for your help
dietz

[KevinG]

I'm not sure if this is the same model Masterbuilt I looked at when I bought my Bradley, but here's what made me go with Bradley. First is the fact you really don't need to baby sit, since the pucks automatically feed. Second is the customer service - you wont find any better. Third is this forum, great bunch of people tripping over themselves trying to help you make a great smoke.

[GusRobin]

the Bradley also has a year warranty

[DarqMan]

I made the same comparison and the choice is a no brainer.  You have to constantly tend to the Masterbuild by adding wood chips though the door in the side.  Also, the Masterbuild with the window on front like what they sell at Sam's got poor reviews on Amazon.  I just checked and Amazon isn't selling it any longer. I think the window on the front is a gimmick, how long will that be useful?  I'm sure some have purchased it and like it, but I certainly prefer the Bradley and this support forum is a HUGE plus!!! 

That's just my opinion. Enjoy whatever you decide to buy.

[dietz]

Thanks guys... think the choice is clear now !!

[NePaSmoKer]

86 the MB Garbage

Go Bradley

[Smokin Soon]

I gotta go with Nepa on this, The MB cannot compare to the Bradley for ease of use. A friend of mine bought one and used it 2 times a year ago and put it on Craigslist for less than half of what he paid.

[classicrockgriller]

dietz, first Welcome to the Forum.

Don't think you will be disappointed with the Bradley.

Like Darq, GL with your decission.

[hal4uk]

Deitz,
There are THOUSANDS of members on this (Bradley) forum.
Uhhh.. What are those MB folks doing right now?
(I mean.. aside from carrying something out to the curb for the "Tuesday Pick Up"...)

I hate to "slam" any smoker - heck, you can make great Q with a fire in a hole in your yard...
Just never heard a good word about MB.
Awrighten.

[classicrockgriller]

Deitz,
There are THOUSANDS of members on this (Bradley) forum.
Uhhh.. What are those MB folks doing right now?
(I mean.. aside from carrying something out to the curb for the "Tuesday Pick Up"...)

I hate to "slam" any smoker - heck, you can make great Q with a fire in a hole in your yard...
Just never heard a good word about MB.
Awrighten.

hal, get staright to the point! ;D

[hal4uk]

hal, get staright to the point! ;D

Heck.. I forgot what i wuz tryin' to say...
HELP ME OUT HERE!!!

[DarqMan]

hal, get staright to the point! ;D

Heck.. I forgot what i wuz tryin' to say...
HELP ME OUT HERE!!!

BRADLEY SMOKERS ROCK!!

[Caneyscud]

Those glass doors are sexy - certainly.  But you gotta take a cue from the East German Olympic Comm..  You don't win a gold medal with pretty young things - you gotta go with the......uhhhh.......uhhhhhh......well, with what works best! - no matter what it looks like!

[DTAggie]

Welcome Deitz - Bradley for sure.  Let us know how much you love it.

[Caribou]

Hi Dietz!
Hope you do go with the Bradley :)

My neighbor was debating between the two brands also.
I tried my best to move them over to the Bradley side but they went with the MB.
Their reasoning was that they feared "the dependence" on Bradley pucks.
But I notice a year after their purchase they are still amazed by the jerky, sausage and salmon that comes out of our Bradley :D
I give them exact directions on how we smoke these stuff and they cannot come close.
Carolyn