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Select Stores: Kamado Joe II Classic Ceramic Charcoal Grill

$599

$1,499

60% off

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Select Home Depot Stores [link for reference only; store locator] have Kamado Joe II Classic Ceramic Charcoal Grill (KJ23RHC) on sale for $599. Pricing/offer is valid for in-store purchase only.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. In-store availability and pricing varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member vid1900 for sharing this deal.

About this product:

Charcoal grill with 250 sq. in. of cooking space
Air-Lift Hinge open w/ ease
Cermamic Grill with Kontrol Tower Top Vent to control air flow

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff

About this Store:
- You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
Additional Information:
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 800 customer reviews.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by vid1900

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location. In-store availability and pricing varies by location.

Thanks to Community Member vid1900 for sharing this deal.

About this product:

Charcoal grill with 250 sq. in. of cooking space
Air-Lift Hinge open w/ ease
Cermamic Grill with Kontrol Tower Top Vent to control air flow

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff

About this Store:
- You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
Additional Information:
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 800 customer reviews.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by vid1900

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Post Date	Sold By	Sale Price	Activity
08/29/26	Amazon	$1,015 Popular	6
11/02/25	Home Depot	$599	0
01/30/25	Home Depot	$650	1
11/27/24	Amazon	$899	0
10/12/24	Amazon	$899	3
06/11/24	Amazon	$999	10
05/09/24	Home Depot	$999	6
04/18/24	Home Depot	$650 Popular	17
04/15/24	Home Depot	$780	1
04/14/24	Home Depot	$1,000	1
10/25/22	Amazon	$670 Frontpage	42
07/12/22	Amazon	$813	3
12/12/21	Amazon	$899	10

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Sold by	Sale Price
Ace Hardware	$1,499.99

Community Reviews

The Kamado Joe Classic II is a ceramic charcoal grill that stands out for smoking and general barbecue, with a convenient hinge and the familiar Kamado-style airflow control. The build quality feels noticeably better than cheaper knockoffs, and the classic size still handles plenty of meat for family cooks. The main drawbacks are its weight and size, since moving it often takes a truck, two people, or even a cart, and some units have shown missing parts or electronics and warranty concerns. It is a strong value at $599 when the store has stock and the price matches.

people who can handle heavy in-store pickup because multiple commenters say it's around 285-350 lbs and recommend renting a truck (and/or using a grill cart) to make loading/unloading manageable.
Ovationcs257 TaehunC anonymouse22 RedZoneOS
shoppers who are willing to hunt clearance in-store because commenters report the $599 price can vary by store/stock and that checking nearby stores (or even when online shows "unavailable") can surface the deal.
stegen uribees TaehunC PurpleShape8524
home cooks who want to start cooking and smoking on a ceramic kamado because commenters say it's "all you need," and one person even recommends buying it and reselling if you don't get into it.
kjggx6 TxLoneStar77
people who want a convenient heat-control setup without paying for the Konnected Joe add-on because commenters debating the $300 Konnected Joe say temperature control is "nice to have" for shorter smokes and the charcoal lighting is the "super clutch" part.
RedZoneOS PhilG9974
buyers who cook for more than just their family but still want a smaller kamado because one commenter says they love the Classic size for doing a lot of meat, but they wish they'd gone XL when cooking for larger groups.
TxLoneStar77

buyers who want to avoid dealing with warranty/electronics risk because commenters warn there are "lots of issues with the electronics" and that KJ warranty repair is "not good" / "nonexistant," advising a hard pass.
loveless13 loveless13
people who need to move the grill without help because commenters caution that if it tips over it could mean losing about $600, and they recommend bringing a crew or at least using proper moving help.
PhilG9974 Ovationcs257
SUV-only buyers who can't use a truck because commenters say an SUV likely won't work due to height/emptying parts, and one person says it wouldn't fit without store help.
Ovationcs257 FairSardine323
floor-model shoppers who can't tolerate missing parts or cosmetic damage because one commenter's floor model had missing components and scratches, and they found it extremely difficult to load/unload alone.
RandyK3107
buyers who specifically want the Konnected Joe features because at least one commenter recommends skipping it and says they use a FireBoard + fan instead as an easier/cheaper approach.
PhilG9974

Common Questions (4)

No, the $599 price appears to be store-specific and stock-dependent. Some locations still showed $900, while others honored $599, sometimes with additional discounts on display models or military pricing.
stegen bptexan Marnelvs RandyK3107
It weighs roughly 285-350 lb and is much easier to move with two people or a small crew. Removing the internals first helps a lot, and several buyers recommend a pickup truck or rented truck because an SUV may not have enough height or room.
PhilG9974 TaehunC FairSardine323 PurpleShape8524
Yes, one purchase was reported as free shipping with free in-store assembly, and another was bought new in the box at the $599 price. That makes the deal more practical if you want store help getting it ready without paying extra.
Marnelvs PurpleShape8524
It can fit in some SUVs only with difficulty if the unit is taken out of the box or partially disassembled. One buyer loaded it into a compact SUV but could not get it back out alone, while another needed store staff to remove it from the box before it would fit.
RandyK3107 FairSardine323

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Akshat121

Nov 5, 2025 1:14 AM

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Akshat121Nov 5, 2025 1:14 AM

183 Comments

Nicer grill for $100 more?
https://www.grillagrills.com/prod...sdEALw_wcB

ThriftyVolcano720

Nov 5, 2025 2:08 AM

1 Comments

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ThriftyVolcano720Nov 5, 2025 2:08 AM

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Thanks for posting this! I was able to get the display model (zip code 78245 for reference) for $599 less 10% mil discount.

Ovationcs257

Nov 5, 2025 2:36 AM

8 Comments

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Ovationcs257Nov 5, 2025 2:36 AM

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Quote from bujji_gadu

How big is the box on this? I assume it's super heavy.. but would it fit in a SUV?

These are 285 lb rent a truck from them for $20 it made it supper easy. In an SUV you would not have the height to empty out the parts like you can in a truck. I would not want to lift the whole thing out at once. It was heavy with it empty.

trb33

Nov 5, 2025 2:58 AM

55 Comments

Joined Feb 2008

trb33Nov 5, 2025 2:58 AM

55 Comments

Thanks OP. Got the 18" with auto ignite and wifi for $899. sku 1008-523-587

RedZoneOS

Nov 5, 2025 3:23 AM

737 Comments

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RedZoneOSNov 5, 2025 3:23 AM

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any current owners have an opinion on the Konnected Joe features? debating if they're worth the extra 300 dollars.

temperature control is a "nice to have" but i don't do crazy long smoke outs so i don't think i will miss too much... the charcoal lighting seems super clutch - though i guess the downside to it is that you can't use the ash bowl?

I dunno, having a hard time deciding.

vid1900

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Nov 5, 2025 4:15 AM

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vid1900

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Nov 5, 2025 4:15 AM

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Quote from Akshat121

Nicer grill for $100 more?
https://www.grillagrills.com/prod...sdEALw_wcB

Looks like a much better grill for the money, but I've never seen one in person.

Really depends on how good the Grilla warranty support is, because there is plenty of blitching about KJ lately

PhilG9974

Nov 5, 2025 4:26 AM

23 Comments

Joined Jan 2015

PhilG9974Nov 5, 2025 4:26 AM

23 Comments

Quote from Ovationcs257

Do not mess around with it at all. I'd do the truck and bring a little crew to help. If it tips over, that's $600 gone.

PhilG9974

Nov 5, 2025 4:28 AM

23 Comments

Joined Jan 2015

PhilG9974Nov 5, 2025 4:28 AM

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Quote from RedZoneOS

I'd skip the Konnected Joe. You don't need anything, but I use the FireBoard and fan. It's super easy. Cheaper than $300 and can be purchased whenever

dstar

Nov 5, 2025 5:23 AM

505 Comments

Joined Dec 2006

dstarNov 5, 2025 5:23 AM

505 Comments

I saw this instore and it's a great deal. I have I think a mental disorder buying clearance outdoor cooking appliances. I held off on this and it was very challenging to do. I need a larger cooking surface.

TaehunC

Nov 5, 2025 5:24 AM

27 Comments

Joined Nov 2014

TaehunCNov 5, 2025 5:24 AM

27 Comments

Quote from bujji_gadu

How big is the box on this? I assume it's super heavy.. but would it fit in a SUV?

You gonna need a pickup truck. Its pretty big and weight around 350lbs

RockHardRockCrawler

Nov 5, 2025 5:38 AM

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RockHardRockCrawlerNov 5, 2025 5:38 AM

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Perfect timing! My current one is getting too seasoned.

loveless13

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Nov 5, 2025 10:47 AM

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loveless13

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Nov 5, 2025 10:47 AM

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Quote from RedZoneOS

Lot's of issues with the electronics on these and KJ not good on warranty repair. It's a hard pass.

I was considering getting one when they were first on clearance, do yourself a favor and look up reviews.

loveless13

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Nov 5, 2025 10:54 AM

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loveless13

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Nov 5, 2025 10:54 AM

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Quote from Akshat121

Nicer grill for $100 more?
https://www.grillagrills.com/prod...sdEALw_wcB

From the reviews, looks like the warranty service is nonexistant.

I have a Vision grill that I bought at Sam's on clearance years ago and when it developed a crack in the outer shell they sent me a complete new grill, just had to pay shipping.

BeigeAlpaca312

Nov 5, 2025 10:55 AM

85 Comments

Joined Nov 2019

BeigeAlpaca312Nov 5, 2025 10:55 AM

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Quote from TaehunC

You gonna need a pickup truck. Its pretty big and weight around 350lbs

so I'm the only guy who stuck this in there minivan?

datamunk

Nov 5, 2025 11:01 AM

350 Comments

Joined Dec 2008

datamunkNov 5, 2025 11:01 AM

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Quote from bujji_gadu

How big is the box on this? I assume it's super heavy.. but would it fit in a SUV?

Probably. I bought my KJ Classic as the demo on the Kamado Joe Roadshow thru Costco back in maybe 2014? Pretty sure I put it in my Infiniti G37 back seat, too. You can take it all apart. Theyre definitely heavy fully assembled, so its wise to take the internals out (charcoal basket, grates, divider system, racks, etc) and its more manageable
For moving, I def recommend the forearm straps. I had a pair and made moving my Kamado Joe Big Joe super easy, actually.
As for warranty, it used to be owned privately by a guy in Atlanta and then he sold to Masterbuilt. Not sure how warranty is now, but used to be pretty good. Lifetime on ceramics (lid, base, deflector plates) and maybe 5 years on metal? Again, mine is 10+ years and all I've done is replace the casters on my cart due to dry rot in South Florida.
Comparing this to a big green egg its basically apples to apples, though different varieties. The hinge system on the newer models is great. Necessary? Not really, but def a good convenience. They all operate the same (Kamado Joe, Big Green Egg, Grilla, etc). You adjust the heat by adjusting the airflow using the bottom and top vents.
Ive had the KJ Classic size and Big Joe size (simultaneously) and while the Big Joe is nice, the classic is the one I kept. I also have their mini version which is great to use for knocking out a couple steaks. I have done 3 racks coiled up on it as well
In summary, Id def consider picking up one of these. Especially if youve been on the fence about it. I love mine. Probably use my Weber Genesis gas unit more only out of convenience... but I do love the good ol KJ.

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Select Stores: Kamado Joe II Classic Ceramic Charcoal Grill

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