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expiredSharpTexture272 posted Jun 11, 2024 04:01 PM
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Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II 18-inch Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart, Side Shelves, Stainless Steel Grates and 250 Cooking Square Inches in Red, Model KJ-23RHC $999

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Model: Kamado Joe Classic Joe II 18-in W Blaze Red Kamado Charcoal Grill Stainless Steel | KJ23RHC

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Jun 11, 2024 11:59 PM
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HonestMoney1141Jun 11, 2024 11:59 PM
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I think this one went on sale for $600 last year from Walmart. I'd buy a BGE on fb marketplace
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Jun 12, 2024 11:07 AM
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SharpTexture272
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Jun 12, 2024 11:07 AM
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Quote from HonestMoney1141 :
I think this one went on sale for $600 last year from Walmart. I'd buy a BGE on fb marketplace
The $600 was the Classic 1. This is the Classic 2. The Classic 2 has many upgrades over the Classic 1, most notably the air lift hinge.
Last edited by SharpTexture272 June 12, 2024 at 09:08 AM.
Jun 12, 2024 09:53 PM
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NaClJun 12, 2024 09:53 PM
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I remember looking into this, and I went with the Classic 1.

The Classic 2 has the mesh gasket, air lift hinge, and Kontrol tower which the Classic 1 does not have.

There is no after market air lift hinge. The dome of the Classic series is not that heavy. If possible, have the people whom you would allow to open and close your Kamado Joe test out the Classic 1. If they can lift the dome just fine, it's not that big of a deal.

Smokeware makes a stainless steel vent cap that can be viewed as a direct upgrade to the Kontrol Tower. The paint of the Kontrol Tower can chip over time.

KJ1 has a felt gasket instead of the oven style mesh gasket. You can replace the felt gasket with mesh gasket when the felt gasket fails.

In my opinion, if you can wait for the KJ Classic 1 sale, you should get that or go bigger. The cost difference between the two is not worth the several hundred dollars as long as you can lift up the dome without any assistance.

By the way, BGE warranty is not transferable so it's YMMV.
Jun 13, 2024 06:41 PM
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dealmonkeyJun 13, 2024 06:41 PM
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Quote from HonestMoney1141 :
I think this one went on sale for $600 last year from Walmart. I'd buy a BGE on fb marketplace
Walmart sells Kamado Joe?

edit: looks like it's online only, no in store
Jun 13, 2024 07:41 PM
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GrayviscJun 13, 2024 07:41 PM
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Quote from dealmonkey :
Walmart sells Kamado Joe?

edit: looks like it's online only, no in store
Yes Walmart had sales on and off last year. Got my Big Joe and couldn't be happier. Kamado isn't discontinuing the original series far as we know, so waiting makes sense unless you've got $ to burn. Most of the upgrades can be had aftermarket and honestly won't affect the taste of your food.
Jun 13, 2024 09:34 PM
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dealmonkeyJun 13, 2024 09:34 PM
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Quote from Grayvisc :
Yes Walmart had sales on and off last year. Got my Big Joe and couldn't be happier. Kamado isn't discontinuing the original series far as we know, so waiting makes sense unless you've got $ to burn. Most of the upgrades can be had aftermarket and honestly won't affect the taste of your food.
What time of the year did you buy? I like the air lift hinge and ash basket. My Pit Boss doesn't have those features.
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Jun 15, 2024 08:11 PM
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BraveScene2447Jun 15, 2024 08:11 PM
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Academy has Classic 1 for $600 right now.
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Jun 16, 2024 07:30 PM
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Jun 16, 2024 07:30 PM
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Quote from BraveScene2447 :
Academy has Classic 1 for $600 right now.
Good deal if you can pick up in store. Shipping is absurd
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Jun 30, 2024 08:20 PM
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I was at my Home Depot (South Plainfield, NJ) today and the Classic Joe II is on sale for $999 and the original price on the tag is $1,299.

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