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Sell me your used Smokette?

FM Former Member
OK, y'all got me really mixed up. I was ready to try out this new Q-ing thing and buy my first smoker. I read the Virtual Weber Bullet and the BBQ newsgroups, and their members' comments had me all ready to buy a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker.

Then I stumbled across positive comments about the Cookshack smokers, and found this forum. Now y'all got me convinced that a Smokette -- with its ease of use and the fact that it doesn't have to be checked on and fussed with every hour -- is the one for me.

Problem is my budget for this new smoker that I'm going to buy is still in the WSM range ($200 and under).

If anyone is looking to sell a used Smokette (I live in Minneapolis), please email me with the price and details: dave@REMOVEcompanynewsletters.com (delete the letters "REMOVE" from my email address ... this is a spam guard).

Otherwise, is there anyplace where you can often find used Smokettes for sale. Or how about refurbished, or scratch-and-dent models at a big discount?

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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FM Former Member
You can't go wrong with the Smokette. I'm a new owner that is glad I went with the Smokette over a WSM. You'll find that the little extra amount it costs will quickly be recouped from not having to purchase bags and bags of charcoal and more smoking wood.

You might have trouble finding one used. Owners hate to give them up! However, you may find someone who is moving up to the next size.

I looked for quite a while, and rarely found one listed on E-Bay. You may want to give Cookshack a call to see if they have any refurbs.
T tomMember
Howdy Studly

My major thought would be 12 months of usage.

In your neck o' the woods a WSM[a great little cooker]might be a 6 month cooker.

Yes,yes,I know you can build a wind screen with the box from your hot water heater and cover it with water heater insulation.

Yes, I know that with the Minion method that you can get a burn for almost all night.

Yes, I know you can buy your charcoal and lump in volume,stack it in the garage, and save a few bucks.

Yes I know you can buy Nature Glow and cut down some of the ash and the cleanup is a little less out there in the cold.

With your Smokette,you can put your butts or briskets in after dinner and go check them after breakfast.

You can smoke all your great fish,all winter in the deep snow.

Just a couple of thoughts.
FM Former Member
Based on living in Minneapolis for 9 years, and using a Brinkman smoker for 7 of those, it is a year-round deal for real northerners - just need to wear enough clothes. Lots of folks smoke turkeys for Thanksgiving or New Years.

On the other hand, I wouldn't bother paying any dues with a hard-to-use cooker. I'd go straight to a CookShack, even if it meant saving for a while.

An additional reason, to me the biggest reason, is that along with traditional and nouveau BBQ you can easily make foods that are relatively difficult to cook in a bullet-style smoker like ham, sausage, lunchmeat, bacon, jerky, etc. etc. - those good old Midwest locker plant specialties that keep your hair shiny and your BP up!
FM Former Member
Studly, my advice is have a yard sale. When I think I really need something that's what I do. Just a good cleaning of stuff makes room for the more important things and gives you that extra cash -- like a Cookshack. Don't worry, you won't ever have the urge to sell this Queen.
She is a keeper!!!!
FM Former Member
Pineknot...........Your advice on the yard sale is right on. When I decided I needed a Smokette, I started searching for things that were collecting dust. It did not take long to get rid of a few items that were doing absolutely nothing but sitting around.
As I look out the window at my smokette, (smoking away with a 13# brisket), I know I made the right choice. Big Grin
D derykfunkhouserMember
I was at Sportsmans Guide warehouse store last Thursday in South St. Paul and they had a Stainless Smokette for $350, which is about $100 off of normal retail. The box was beat up but based on the way mine was packed when I got it the unit probably is just fine.
Sportsman's Guide is on Hardmann Ave about 1 block north of I494.

A note on whether or not the extra money is worth it. With my Smokette, I was able to smoke all winter, the coldest I used it was 4 degrees and it worked great. I have used cheaper models in the past and once it got below 35-40 degrees you pretty much had to forget about smoking for the rest of the year. Now when I want venison jerky in Nov-Dec I can have it.
D doxieMember
Studly,
I watched Ebay for a couple months and never saw the Smokette. Ended up giving it to my self for my birthday... Roll Eyes It was well worth every penny...But I also just checked ebay, and guess what? A couple people are selling them out there....Price ranges are from 175 for used to 425 for new....Caution though remember Cookshack doesn't charge you for shipping. These guys will and it won't be cheap!

Good Luck to You,
Doxie
FM Former Member
Studly, I've had a smokette for over 4 years now. That's after trying several other brands of smokers. Like you, I hesitated to make the initial purchase because of price. I am now waiting for Tuesday when my new CS model-50 will be delivered. That should tell you how I feel about the smokers. Also, I plan to keep the smokette, it's size makes it useful in many situations and locations, i.e. campgrounds. You are missing a lot of great food, make the plunge!
FM Former Member
Check out Cabella's bargin cave in Owattawna, they sometimes have some that are returned or dented. I have seen them for around $250-$299.
As for what to buy: GET BOTH.

I have a WSM, a cookshack smokette, a NB Bandera, and am building a trailer mounted offset. I live in SD and between all of them I can smoke all year round and each has its strong points and weak points.

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