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expiredrdshow posted Nov 22, 2021 9:11 AM

Kamado Joe: Joe Jr. Grill $229, 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill

$449

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Walmart has Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red, KJ23RH) on sale for $449. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member rdshow for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 8" Ceramic Grill with Cart & Locking Wheels
  • 2-Tier Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System and multi-level, half-moon design frees you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures—all at the same time.
  • Cast Iron Top Vent allows smoking from 225F all the way to searing at 750F.

Walmart has Kamado Joe: Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $229. Shipping is free.

Amazon also has Kamado Joe: Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $229. Shipping is free.

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill is $250 lower (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $699 at the time of this posting.
    • This Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill is $100 less than a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • This grill has received an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 100 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
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Written by rdshow
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Walmart has Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red, KJ23RH) on sale for $449. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member rdshow for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • 8" Ceramic Grill with Cart & Locking Wheels
  • 2-Tier Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System and multi-level, half-moon design frees you to cook different foods in different styles at different temperatures—all at the same time.
  • Cast Iron Top Vent allows smoking from 225F all the way to searing at 750F.

Walmart has Kamado Joe: Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $229. Shipping is free.

Amazon also has Kamado Joe: Joe Jr. 13.5" Charcoal Grill (Blaze Red) on sale for $229. Shipping is free.

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill is $250 lower (36% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $699 at the time of this posting.
    • This Kamado Joe 18" Classic Joe I Charcoal Grill is $100 less than a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • This grill has received an average rating of 4.8 stars out of 5 based on over 100 Walmart customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Most items sold & shipped by Walmart.com can be returned for free, either to a store or by mail up to 90 Days after item is delivered. See the Walmart returns page for returns information.
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Model: Kamado Joe Classic Joe I 18-Inches W Blaze Red Kamado Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel | KJ23RH

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If its the same item just buy another one and return one with the more expensive receipt.

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Nov 22, 2021 4:11 PM
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euuser1144057Nov 22, 2021 4:11 PM
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Quote from squatchy :
I would definitely get this one for the price over the II. The hinge is nice, but on the classic isn't as big of a deal as it is on the Big Joe. The mesh gasket might last longer, but functionally isn't going to make much difference, and you can always swap to a mesh gasket when the regular gasket is worn (some other companies sell them cheaper than the KJ one too). The top vent cap isn't really much of an upgrade, and you can always get a Smokeware one instead if you wanted for not too much. So overall the upgrades with the II are kind of nice, but sort of marginal and not that big of a deal. IMO I'd save the money and get this for this price for sure.
totall agreed. Dome on the classic isn't that heavy. You could get a Jotesserie for 170 from AGC, two half moon soapstone for 82 dollars each (or 84 on amazon) from Kamado Joe holiday sale, get some heat resistance gloves for 20 dollars, and still be 100ish ahead of the best price for Classic II at 1099 from AGC that includes a free Joetesserie.
Nov 22, 2021 4:15 PM
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ReasonableDoubtNov 22, 2021 4:15 PM
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Quote from nickyeah :
Have a pit poss lexington, do i need this? Just heard so many good things on the Internet, is kamado Joe just so much better?
"Need"? No. However, the cooking on a Kamado is light years better than on a pellet.
Nov 22, 2021 4:15 PM
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euuser1144057Nov 22, 2021 4:15 PM
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Quote from Devaney1984 :
I'm assuming this doesn't come with a cover-- Anyone have any recommendations or do most people go without one?
check if a lowes store around you still has the cover for the classic on sale for 20 dollars. I left my jr out most of the time. It's made mostly plastic, ceramic and stainless steel, the chance of the rusting is pretty small.
Last edited by bowlong November 22, 2021 at 08:18 AM.
Nov 22, 2021 4:23 PM
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fjohn002Nov 22, 2021 4:23 PM
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Was able to get lowes to price match the kamado, and they will assemble it for free. Don't really trust Walmart, especially with this item.
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Nov 22, 2021 4:24 PM
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lKoRTy
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Nov 22, 2021 4:24 PM
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Quote from bowlong :
totall agreed. Dome on the classic isn't that heavy. You could get a Jotesserie for 170 from AGC, two half moon soapstone for 82 dollars each (or 84 on amazon) from Kamado Joe holiday sale, get some heat resistance gloves for 20 dollars, and still be 100ish ahead of the best price for Classic II at 1099 from AGC that includes a free Joetesserie.
What's the soapstone used for? Never dug into it honestly
Nov 22, 2021 4:40 PM
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spunky721Nov 22, 2021 4:40 PM
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Quote from lKoRTy :
What's the soapstone used for? Never dug into it honestly
Used similarly to cast iron. Easier to clean and overall better cooking surface than CI. But fragile and can crack just from normal use - I've had that happen on first use twice.
Nov 22, 2021 4:44 PM
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JordanJ5883Nov 22, 2021 4:44 PM
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Quote from Wizh :
I have an Akorn. Would the upgrade to a Kamado Joe be worth it?
I think so. I have an acorn and love it but its finally rusitng out. Bought a joe jr and I know it will perform even better. I got my acorn for 78 bucks new on jet.com so the years it gave me were well worth it.

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Nov 22, 2021 4:47 PM
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EagerNose5490Nov 22, 2021 4:47 PM
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Well damn merry Xmas to me. Just purchased the Jr last week but it arrived with a cracked dome so Walmart gave me a full refund, hopefully this shipment is better.
Nov 22, 2021 4:49 PM
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nickyeahNov 22, 2021 4:49 PM
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Quote from ReasonableDoubt :
"Need"? No. However, the cooking on a Kamado is light years better than on a pellet.
Cooking experience or the taste and flavor? Is it because KJ can maintain high temp?
Nov 22, 2021 4:49 PM
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netseraph2Nov 22, 2021 4:49 PM
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Quote from spunky721 :
Used similarly to cast iron. Easier to clean and overall better cooking surface than CI. But fragile and can crack just from normal use - I've had that happen on first use twice.
It's gimmick. Most if not all their accessories are just gimmick. The best accessory to charcoal grill is cast iron stuff such as Dutch oven, pizza pan and griddle.
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jplee3
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Nov 22, 2021 5:04 PM
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Quote from fjohn002 :
Was able to get lowes to price match the kamado, and they will assemble it for free. Don't really trust Walmart, especially with this item.

Did you order online or in store? Where do they offer free assembly?

ALso, did you do pickup or get it delivered? Looks like pickup is the only option for me. I can pay $60 to have it delivered but they won't assemble it at that point (the option goes away)
Last edited by jplee3 November 22, 2021 at 09:13 AM.
Nov 22, 2021 5:05 PM
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a999999999Nov 22, 2021 5:05 PM
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I have acron jr for a few years, no rusting, did you put cover on it?
water won't leak into the dome but will drip to the dust pan.
I have it under the same cover together with gas grill, it's still going fine.
Love it, a bit small, but great can still do grill/roast/etc outdoor in winter

Quote from JordanJ5883 :
I think so. I have an acorn and love it but its finally rusitng out. Bought a joe jr and I know it will perform even better. I got my acorn for 78 bucks new on jet.com so the years it gave me were well worth it.
Nov 22, 2021 5:05 PM
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nickyeahNov 22, 2021 5:05 PM
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heck just bought the jr looking forward to see how fantastic it is!
Nov 22, 2021 5:10 PM
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JoeBlo1979Nov 22, 2021 5:10 PM
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Quote from bowlong :
totall agreed. Dome on the classic isn't that heavy. You could get a Jotesserie for 170 from AGC, two half moon soapstone for 82 dollars each (or 84 on amazon) from Kamado Joe holiday sale, get some heat resistance gloves for 20 dollars, and still be 100ish ahead of the best price for Classic II at 1099 from AGC that includes a free Joetesserie.
Agree as well, got this from Walmart 2 years ago for $600, at this price it's a no brainer. My felt gasket bit the dust at about 18 months and I've been too lazy to replace, still works fine for me.

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Nov 22, 2021 5:12 PM
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SmokeytreatsNov 22, 2021 5:12 PM
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Got a classic! Christmas Dinner just got an upgrade

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