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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Review of DiversiTech GP-42-C-BK The Original Grill Pad, Rectangle 30 Inches

DiversiTech GP-42-C-BK The Original Grill Pad, Rectangle 30 Inches x 42 Inches, Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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We recently redid the stone on our patio. This Grill Pad keeps any grease from staining the stone. It comes in a variety of colors, and fits perfectly under my Weber gas grill. It was the perfect solution to a messy problem.

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Works well in protecting the area under the grill and does exactly what I expected.

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First the product : this mat is amazing. It's exactly what you'd want/expect. The material is thicker and has a great texture to it. I have no doubt it will protect whatever it covers. It's the perfect size under my Weber Genesis grill and I wouldn't change a thing. I purchased a brown one which looks great on my deck.

Now the seller : I ordered this grill mat and waited about two weeks. Other than taking money out of my checking account, I didn't hear from them. After the two weeks, I gave up and cancelled my order through Amazon. The very DAY I cancelled my order, the company REPLIED to my "cancel the order" email (that was sent via Amazon.com) and stating they were packing up my grill mat for shipping. I again asked them not to send it. They replied with a tracking number and said I would have to get an RMA to return it. It took over a week to get shipped to me.

So, love the product. Not a fan of the seller. Oh, and it cost me about $40 to ship it back. And did I mention I found it locally for less than half of what this company charges?

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Great. I placed it outdoors on my patio. I can cook like a pig now and the grease and bbq sauce only falls on the pad. Im very impressed. Thx

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I now feel safe grilling on my wood deck. The pad is thick and durable. Would recommend for anyone with a wood deck.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Reviews of Outset QT20 Stella Stainless-Steel Locking Barbecue Tongs

Outset QT20 Stella Stainless-Steel Locking Barbecue Tongs with Soft-Grip Handles
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $15.99
Sale Price: $10.33
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These things are constructed so closely with OXO tongs they have to be made by the same plant. The only things that distinguish these from OXO good grips tongs are:

1. An embossed logo by the handle

2. A larger ring at the end of the lock

3. Lock is a bit tighter, but that may be due to my OXO tongs being several years old

The similarities with OXO are:

1. The exact same size and scalloped shape of the gripping end

2. The exact same shaft dimensions

3. The exact same handle material

4. Handle design so exact that the rubber grips are interchangeable

5. The hinge design, down the the internal spring and lock are visibly identical

If there is any doubt remaining, the product image is actually of OXO tongs, these tongs have a larger end loop on the lock with a copper ring attached.

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These are great tongs. They're made of stainless steel, and they have soft grip handles. They're very sturdy. The locking/unlocking feature works great. And the long handle (17 inches) make these tongs very useful.

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These are really nice....locking handle and extra length perfect for the bbq. Much longer and storage would be an issue. Great grip handle keeps cool even when tongs are hot.

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The Outset QT20 are very nice tongs for light to medium duty in the kitchen. For outdoor grill work a more heavier set should be considered. The weight of the Outset on my postal scale is 6.4oz and the metal is .033" thick.

For comparison I have an identical set to the Dutch Oven 16" Stainless Tongs found on this site and can be purchased most anywhere for $3.00 to $9.00. These are more heavy duty weighing 8.7oz and .042" thick plus the tongs are fully rolled and braced. They lack the locking mechanism but have an attached square sliding wire ring that serves the purpose. On these cheapos I had to do a few adjustments and use a file to rough-up the very slippery grip area so you get what you pay for but they're more suited for coals and larger cuts of meat, IMO.

The Outset QT20 are probably the same as OXO as noted in another review. Overall they look nice on a hook waiting to flip some chops and the locking mechanism functions perfectly. For the price paid, $10.00, it was a good deal.

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I bought these for my husband for his birthday mid-July. He loves to grill and hates most of the "standard" bbq tongs because they either don't grasp firmly or only close all the way along one edge. He loves this pair! Not only are they long enough to make grilling a little less hazardous to his health (he *loves* fire), they grip strongly and he has no problem flipping burgers, steaks, or 'dogs with the gently scalloped edges. They hold up well in the dish washer, store easily since you can keep them closed, and so far I have seen no sign of rust or any other wear. This product is win for us!

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Cheap # 23301(3-pack) Cast Iron Burner for Turbo, Aussie, and Sams Grills

# 23301(3-pack) Cast Iron Burner for Turbo, Aussie, and Sams Grills
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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I have a 12 year old stainless grill and the burners finally went out. uneven heat, flaking.... i was considering buying a new grill until i found these and they fit perfectly. i had to modify the amount of air using solid hose clamps. shipping was fast and the burners exceeded my expectations. thanks so much ! i'm ready to start grillin and chillin ! you guys are the best !

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very pleased with both shipping speed and the burners.my old grill is all cleaned up and these burners are much hotter than the small tube type i tried and returned to a local chainstore. my 1st burners lasted almost 12 years hope these do as well.

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These burners work great in Aussie grill. The price is amazing, I couldn't find these for less than $27.00 EACH in any store I found them in. Great product, price, and delivery.

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I ordered 6 burners for my Turbo grill. The good news is the ones that came fit and worked fine. Unfortunately 2 of the six were broken in shipping. Fortunately, one of my older units was adequate to continue operating. I would rate the product a 4 and shipping a 1.

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These were a perfect match for the rusted out set that came with my stove 10 years ago. Now they just need to make and non rust thru version.

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Sunday, November 2, 2014

Buy Broil King 976154 Regal 420 Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Stainless

Broil King 976154 Regal 420 Liquid Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel/Black
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $749.99
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Excellent grill. Well worth the money. Quality of materials is far more superior than the typical Char Broil, Master Forge and Kenmore grills that you find at Sears, Lowes and HomeDepot. When researching grills I was heavily leaning towards spending the 700 to 800 for one the Weber grills until I read the reviews on the Broil King brand. This grill rates up there with the best. If you are a typical homeowner looking for a quality grill that will last you this is the one. Highly recommend

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I had been researching new grills for a while and had narrowed my list to the Weber Genesis and the Broil King Regal. Ultimately, I think the craftsmanship is better on the Broil King, the lid is hinged on the middle rather than clamshell so less heat is lost when you open the lid, and the knobs are on the front instead of taking up the entire side shelf like the Weber. I've had the grill as hot as 685-degrees and find it does a great job with steak, fish, vegetables, and pizzas on a stone.

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I bought thius grill on sale I suppose? I gave $150 less than current price of […] and it was delivered by truck in two days (wow) in perfect condition. Assembly was a breeze except for the issies below. The doors are easy to come off and the grease drip tray does not fit well when moving the grill irt will fall into the bottom of cabinet, which makes a mess if you are not careful. I wonder if I got the wrong one or just a design problem. The grill cooks evenly and the temp will easily get up to 675-695 with the out side temp in the 40's I would expect to get over 700 easily in the summer, if you wanted. I am more of a low and slow type of cook anyway.

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I bought this grill to use at work. It is so much better than described. I am going to sell my old grill on craigslist and get one of these for myself. The temperature control is great. The grill is used in a windy place and I still had not problem searing steaks.

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Discount Smoke Hollow 38 in. Propane Wood Smoker

Outdoor Leisure 38208G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $279.99
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I have been considering buying a propane smoker for a long while, and after much comparison shopping I chose this one.

Background:

Outdoor Leisure makes several smokers, of which this is the top of the line. These are the main differences between them, sorted by Amazon price:

30169G 30" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Cast Iron burner. Two cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 30169G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker

34168G 34" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Cast Brass burner. Three cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 34168G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker

30160G 30" high, 16" wide, 14" deep. Stainless steel burner. Three cooking grids. Outdoor Leisure 30160G Smoke Hollow 30-Inch Propane Smoker

38208G 38" high, 20" wide, 14" deep. Cast Brass burner. Four cooking grids. (This is the one I bought) Outdoor Leisure 38208G Smoke Hollow Propane-Gas Smoker

Details:

Construction-wise, there are all similar: they have a large welded box, four legs, a burner assembly, regulator assembly, wood box, water container, and several chrome plated cooking grids. I was able to assemble mine in about 30 minutes. It is bulky, but not too heavy all considered; I am able to move it myself (two people are better). The only construction defect I found was that the burner assembly was a bit bent in places, but it worked fine. The various models have slightly different details in the handle type & etc.

Note that the size is WITHOUT the 8 inch leg height. It is the height of the smoker box.

Pro:

Straightforward assembly. Follow the directions carefully. Tools needed are a screwdriver and pliers.

It lights easily and the propane tank connector is a quick-connect style, very easy to use.

Does a GREAT job of smoking. The instructions said that I would run out of water after 4 hours, but I smoked for almost four and still had lots of water and wood left.

The cooking grids are very stoutly constructed, and clean easily. The wall shelf attachments can be adjusted so that the shelf heights are completely changeable.

The wood box is large, with a nice cover. Both this box and the water container are porcelain coated steel and cleaned up fairly easily.

Con:

Okay, this is a big one. I almost gave this product four stars instead of five. The regulator on this unit burned too hot. Even on the lowest setting, the interior temperature was 350 degrees!. From reviews I have seen on the net, this is a common problem with the Smoke Hollow line, and the company will send a replacement regulator when asked. I have asked, and will update the review accordingly.

WORKAROUND: Despite this problem, I was able to cook at 220 or even lower. The trick is to set the regulator on HIGH, then push it in as if you were going to turn it off but only turn it part way off. In this way one can set the temperature to whatever is desired. I smoked between 220 and 240.

The temperature gauge was not very accurate. I would recommend that you get an oven thermometer and set it inside. I found the interior temperature to be about 40 degrees less than the outside gauge indicated. I list this as a "Con", but it is typical of most smokers.

Cooking:

If you are new to smoking, I suggest that you do a search and look up the subject. There are many techniques that can be used, and the type of wood you smoke with will have a lot to do with the final taste. I mesquite smoked two chickens and a pork loin, and all were delicious, moist, tender, and had a great smoke flavor.

I was pleasantly surprised that there was not a lot of smoke coming out of the box when cooking. The smoke stayed pretty much inside.

Summary:

Despite the issue with the gas regulator, I recommend this product. It does a good job and is well designed.

***UPDATE****

I exchanged a series of emails with the company over the regulator. At first they suggest I try the "work around" I listed above. I replied that this actually is not a good long term solution; pushing in the temperature gauge to shut off is a safety feature. After that exchange, the company is sending me a replacement regulator, but it is on back order until June. I will update when it arrives.

****Update June 2010****

I finally received the replacement regulator. It took about 15 minutes to install. Now the unit works fine minimum is about 175 degrees and maximum is about 300 degrees. If your smoker won't provide cooler cooking, be sure and contact the company for a replacement regulator!

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I read the reviews on the 34 and all were good couldn't find one one this one so I guess this is the first.I have used a Franklin wood stove hooked to a 55 gal barrel for years and great food came from it but it took a large wheelbarrow of wood and 3 hrs to get a good bed of coals to cook with.The wood pan in side this stove measure's about nine and a half by eight inches I packed it full of large wood chunks turned the fire on had smoke in about 6 min.that lasted 5 hrs on a rack of ribs.So far I have only cooked 2 racks of ribs and 2 briskets with no complaints.I may have to cut another vent in it 230 degrees was as low as I could get it. I think this is a great smoker came packaged in good shape and was easy to put together.Bought from Amazon shipped in a timely manner.Beats cutting wood for the old stove plus gas is cheaper than charcoal.

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Love this Smoker. I read the reviews on many other smokers and shopped around for a while. I started smoking 2 years ago with a charcoal smoker, It was an awsome learning experience but it wasn't easy to cook and 10 pound pork butt for 18 hours having to change the coals over every 6 hours or so. With this Smoke Hollow 38208G Propane gas smoker, you can set it up the night before, set the temp to 230-240 or so, put your chips (soaked or unsoaked)in, and let it go over night while you get some sleep.When i smoked ribs, i put a rub on them the night before, soak my chips for about 2 hours prior to starting to cook, set the temp to 250-260 placed the ribs in side, put the chips in, close it up and go do some yard work for and hour or so, place another set of chips in (that's optional)let them cook for 2&1/2 more hours, take them out and wrap them in aluminum foil with an apple juice baste, set them back in for another 90 minutes, unwrap them and coat them in BBQ sauce and heaven isn't to far away.I seen very little in the way of smoke seeping out of the smoker but you can definately smell it.This smoker is one of the best out there.I did have a small issue setting the temps to a low setting. The solution was easy to fix. If you set your temp to its lowest setting, and you find the temp is still to high, simply turn your gas tank down to almost off (maybe about a 1/4 of a turn open)or less. This will bring you to exactly a perfect temp and maybe save you on propane too.

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I did a reasonable amount of research before deciding to buy this model. I had never used a smoker before this one, and so far have done salmon and chicken. The chicken had a very nice smoked flavor to it, but I need to work on my rub a lot more and let things soak in much longer before cooking them. I smoked the chicken about 4 hrs at 225. It was fairly difficult to keep the temp at 225, but I think a decent part of that is just the learning curve. I smoked 4lbs of salmon which had been brined and allowed to dry properly at 180f for 7 hrs to get it to 148 int temp. I had a hard time keeping the smoker this low, and it required using the method that many others have mentioned on here to basically push the knob in and move it toward cutoff but not quite there. A full basket of wood chips/chunks lasted about 4 hrs for me, I made the mistake of letting it run out completely, and it takes a really long time to bring it up to temp and get the chips smoking again. I think next time around I will try to add them every 2 hrs or so and just be quick with the door.

The build quality is ok, the box seems pretty sturdy as does the burner portion, but the handle is a bit flimsy and the vent is pretty useless from what I could tell. The first comment my wife made was "Wow you paid over $200 for that, it looks like it cost about $20 to make." Mine did have a big dent on the top of it, and I don't actually think it had anything to do with shipping, my best guess would be it was built and left this way which passed QC for these guys.

I don't have another smoker to compare it to, but the food has been really good and the build quality is ok.

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(I've now edited this review and replaced the original 3* with a 4*. The replacement regulator was shipped after a short delay, and everything works much better now. The only reason it's not a 5* is that the customer shouldn't have to go through this charade.)

This would be an excellent smoker choice but for the temperature issue. The smoker itself is sturdy, well designed and spacious.

I've used it to cook for a large family group a couple of times, and the construction and general approach are fine. The problem was that I couldn't get the temperature down to where it needed to be; the minimum it would produce was 350 degrees. That is an oft-repeated complaint on this manufacturers smokers, and I don't understand why it hasn't been fixed. The regulators aren't rocket science, just ship one that produces heat in the 200 400 degree range; I feel confident that whatever Taiwanese supplier made the regulator included can handle that. I hadn't seen the work-around (press in as if to turn off, etc.) posted here, but there should be no need for that.

I've emailed the company asking for a lower temperature regulator replacement, haven't heard back yet. This is inconvenient and expensive on both sides; of my time and for the company as well. Just fix it.

One small suggestion for the manufacturer: the instructions for assembly are generic and apply to several models with different sub-directions where appropriate. The only times I got off track were when I followed the instruction branches for the wrong model. The assembly instructions are appropriately just cheap throwaways--get a good secretary or a technical writer for a couple of days and produce specific instructions for each model.

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Broil King 945584 Crown 90 Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Review

Broil King 945584 Crown 90 Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rear Rotisserie
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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Transaction was painless...so far.....Grill was delivered by ABF in great condition.....this is very professional company to work with. Only 1 problem: one of the grates was cracked in 2 places and bowed. Scince the shipping box literally did not have a mark on it, a simple call to Onward (Broil King) got me a new grate in the mail. The division that actually handles the grates is BBQ Genius, but you can easily connect to them through Onward. CSR was prompt, pleasant and very helpful (I guess this is one of the advantages to buying a grill in the fall;). If the replacement grate arrives as promised, this will be a very smooth, enjoyable transaction.

The Grill: Assembly was pretty straightforward and noticably easier than other grills I have put together. 14 steps total and about 20-30 fasteners. Study the pictures for a few minutes and it's a breeze. Time: about an hour.

Construction: There is quite a bit of plastic on this grill, but it is still a very well-designed, sturdy appliance. The doors were a little tempermental at first, but after working them open/closed a few times, they smoothed-out. Rotisserie is good quality, grates are heavy and sear perfectly. The only thing I don't like is the thermometer. It seems to get stuck in a few places above 500 degrees. Maybe I tightened it up too tight or something or it just needs to "break-in", but a light tap and it will jump up by 50 degrees or so. Rotisserie burner and spit are easy to setup and remove. Warming rack is substantial for a grill in this price range. Wheels and casters are smooth, but somewhat lightweight.

Cooking: This thing is freakin' HOT!!! 1st meal was burgers (to get some grease flowing) they were PERFECT. Rotisserie chicken was great. Rotisserie Pork center-loin was outstanding. Steaks are seared perfectly. This grill cooks like an $800 grill.....Amazing! Haven't used the side burner yet, but I would imagine it is like most in the price range....

Summary: Yes, there is quite a bit of plastic. But there are high quality parts where it counts most. This is NOT a grill that you can fire up and walk away from, it's too hot for that. If however, you enjoy tending to a grill but don't want to spend a fortune to get first-class heating and cooking capabilities, this or one of the other Broil King models is a great choice.

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My Ducane (made when Ducane was still the best and Weber got their hands on it)finally wore out. I spent a lot of time researching what is currently available that is well made, will last more than 2-3 years, and does not come with Webers price tag. This grill is extremely well made,the oven is cast aluminum like Weber,and easy to put together.As others have said it can go past 700 degrees, heating up in 10 minutes.It is manufactured with Canadian and American made parts.If you want a heavy duty grill at a reasonable price I strongly recommend this product.As to packaging some earlier comments concerned the packaging.Mine arrived in a heavy carton and was well packaged.

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I bought this grill to replace a 10 year old Broil-King. I was going to buy one of the fancier, all-stainless grills, but with the exception of grills that are $1000 or better none got great reviews for holding temperatures well. This grill does for less than half the price. If you are at all mechanically inclined, assembly takes about an hour. I am very satisfied with this grill.

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I had been reviewing all gas grill brands and was going to get the Weber grill until I saw the Broil King quality for the price. This is a great grill with all the fetures you would need and with a solid construction. The cast iron grates are a big plus when it comes to grilling. Both side panels drop down to make the unit smaller to store. I like the enclosed back with the reach-in opening to turn the gas on and off. It even comes with a great grilling cook book. All in all I am very pleased the the Broil King Crown 90 gas grill.

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Broil King 945884 Crown 90 Liquid Propane Gas Grill with Side Burner, Rear Rotisserie and Rotisserie Kit.

Pro Product reviews from many sites indicate this is a superior grill for the money.

Con -Packaging appears to be inadequate for individual unit shipping. The variation in handling stress induced by shippers doing their best to get things to you on time appears to be beyond the design limits for the packagingSuggest you do not order online.

The long version of the story (with happy ending):

First, I would like to say that I love Amazon and do a lot of business through them.

However, I think in this case they have very much let me down by selling/representing this product. The product itself is reported to be of high quality and is rated very highly among LP gas BBQ grills on Amazon and several other sites. I was very impressed with the reviews and decided to purchase the grill despite several comments about shipping issues. I should have listened to the negative shipping reviews. Online purchase history has taught me: if more than 2 or 3 people mention a specific issue with a product, the odds are high that you too will experience the same trouble. In this case, people commented that the grills arrived with the outer packaging destroyed and the grill components either missing or damaged (some severely). Two people commented that the supposedly new grill appeared to be someone else's return.

My experience The first grill arrived on time with the outer box looking pretty rough. The box was barely able to contain the contents. When I opened it, it was obvious I was not the first to do so. There was no internal packaging material other than two pieces of cardboard. Both side shelves were bent and the plastic frames were shattered with pieces of plastic missing. The main gill enclosure (top half) had a large scuff mark with paint removed. I didn't notice that at least 25% of the components were missing from the box until I opened the second (replacement) shipment (which was noticeably heavier). When I returned it to the UPS store they were surprised anyone would ship such a heavy item with so little packaging and protection. They commented that the box looked like it had been to Afghanistan and back.

The second grill arrived with the outer box in similar condition to the first. Although this grill had many more pieces inside, there was more packaging material, and it looked as though it had been repackaged carefully, it was obvious that I was not the first person to open this box either. In this case the main enclosure was damaged (both halves). The upper part (lid) had half of one side broken off. The lower half of the main enclosure had a 6 inch long crack on the same side as the lid. This unit also had broken shelves similar to the first. This box obviously took quite a hit...... So, Christmas gift is blown. No time for a replacement and I really would not like to risk another shipment. This entire purchase has been a difficult experience with all the waiting for UPS to show up, returning damaged units, giving up on UPS and dropping off the units myself etc... you know how it is waiting for the deliveries/pickups.

So, why do I think Amazon has let me down this time? This unit was purchased from Amazon LLC directly. I was shipped a used, or at least someone else's returned, item, twice. I specifically paid for a new grill and would not have considered buying used. With the reviews and comments from others, it is/should be obvious this item is packaged only for palletized group shipments, not individual piece deliveries. I won't whine about it, but someone is getting an explanation/story rather than a long awaited present that took a lot of research and effort to locate and purchase. I suppose a picture and a promise will have to do this year. Thanks Amazon.

Update: Amazon came through for me as their reputation and my personal history with them suggested they might. I was disappointed, and this was/is a bad online purchase experience, however they did go out of their way to make it right.

They provided a partial refund as a form of apology for the shipping damage.

They shipped another unit overnight, no shipping charges to me, so it would make it in time for the holidays. However....... though this unit was delivered by a different service, it too was damaged (although not as bad as the other two). This unit also had the same damage to both side shelves, and a ding with paint removed from the top section of the enclosure (lid). Amazon customer service was excellent, professional, understanding, listened well, and did what they could to compensate me for what is fundamentally out of their control (packaging not designed for rough treatment during shipping). Amazon once again provided a partial refund, offered to ship anything else I wanted from their site overnight for free, and also have UPS pick up the third grill for me. Amazon also said they were pulling this item from their site due to these damage issues so no one else had similar experience. Since it was so close to the holiday, and this is a present I have been arranging for a friend to give to her husband (she can't leave the house due to medical reasons) I needed something to present on Christmas day. I decided to contact the original manufacturer for replacement parts so I could repair it myself after the holidays. Amazon agreed to extend the return date for complete refund if my efforts with the manufacturer were unsuccessful, and back me up if I needed some extra help getting warranty parts..... I contacted the manufacturer who was at first reluctant to assist me. The manufacturer said there was nothing they could do because this was a shipping issue caused by Amazon use of fast shipping and the shippers not having adequate personnel to deliver (minimum two people on the truck). I informed them my grills were delivered by two people each time, and let them know what Amazon had already done for me/dealt with. I was put on hold for a bit, but when the service representative came back on, he was completely in my court and is now sending every part that had even slight damage to me by the first week of January.

Summary: Bad experience on both sides of the transaction, but Amazon stood by their customer service promise and made it right for me. Still a loyal customer.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Buy Minden Grill 94922-89459-5 Stainless-Steel 4-Piece Barbecue Tool Set

Minden Grill 94922-89459-5 Stainless-Steel 4-Piece Barbecue Tool Set
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I purchased the Minden Grill 94922-89459-5 Stainless-Steel 4-Piece Barbecue Tool Set to go with the Minden Grill that I purchased at Williams-Sonoma earlier in the grilling season. I figured that since the grill worked so well, clearly Minden knew what they were doing with their accessories. That said, they are no different than anything else on the market to turn burgers, chicken, brats, etc. If your are price conscious and these fall outside your budget, I would encourage you to find something on the sale shelf at your local store as these work well, but aren't anything special. On a more positive note, the hoop shaped hanging tabs on the top of utensils and they do hang quite well from the hooks that come with the Minden grill.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Best Napoleon M485RSIB Mirage Natural Gas Grill with Infrared Rear Deals

Napoleon M485RSIB Mirage Natural Gas Grill with Infrared Rear and Side Burner
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
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In less than 2 summers: new set of burners (cracked) and new manifold assembly (knob valves badly seized due to corrosion). Yes I left it outside during winter but the manufacturer does not recommend not doing so. I ALWAYS put the cover on after use and honestly I'm more careful with the bbq than with my cars... I'll probably won't buy Napoleon next time. I'll probably go for a Walmart/Costco bargain. If they break, at least you don't feel you wasted a thousand bucks like in this case... Hope it helps.

Fair is to say that in both cases I got the replacement parts for free from Napoleon (only had to pay shipping on the manifold assembly)

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Napoleon M485RSIB Mirage Natural Gas Grill with Infrared Rear and Side BurnerI bought a BBQ Napoleon Mirage M485RSIB 6 months ago and I am completely disappointed, the lid has problems with leakage of smoke and turns black in the drawbacks, the thermometer has been deformed, the Ceramic infrared rotisserie burner rear doesn't work well hard twice to cook compared when it was new and Automatic JETFIRE ignition no longer works, and the response of the factory has been totally deficient tells me the representative in Costa Rica and proposed me switching it to me by a Weber

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Casey 9474635381 Chicago Cubs Deluxe Grill Cover Review

Casey 9474635381 Chicago Cubs Deluxe Grill Cover
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $70.00
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Great cover, very durable! The inside lining helps protect the grill's finish. Now if only it could help the cubs win, that would be great.

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My old black canvas grill cover was ripping and was faded. For Father's Day, my family got me the Cubs Deluxe Grill Cover. It was close to Father's Day, but Amazon got it to me well before Father's Day weekend. It is lighter, more durable (so far), and fits better than my old cover. Excellent product!

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I ordered this grill cover after my wife bought me a new grill for Father's Day. The first cover came with a large slit through the packaging right into the cover! I was upset but when I contacted the company to replace it they over-nighted a replacement and a return shipping label. The customer service blew me away. The new cover arrived and is exactly what I expected. This is not a heavy duty canvas cover, but is more than enough to protect your grill for a couple seasons. After a few months it is still in great shape and has not faded at all. The velcro straps at the bottom are a great way to custom size the cover to your grill. If you don't want to spend 50 bucks on a Cubs grill cover, then this is the way to go! Happy with my purchase. Go Cubbies!!

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Excellent grill cover for the Cubs fan and it looks great on your backyard BBQ. It is adjustable for standard gas grills. I would recommend it for your average 4-burner grill. Not a round, hibachi style grill.

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I gave this to my husband on Father's Day. Two weeks later, it's ripped. We didn't even use the grill in that time; that's just from being outside. Hopefully I'll be able to return this. The Cubs logo is great, but the quality is lacking.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

222Flavor Screen for P3 and T3 Grills Reviews

222Flavor Screen for P3 and T3 Grills
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
List Price: $111.00
Sale Price: $78.00
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This was a replacement for the screen that came with my P3 grill. The screen was an exact replacement and was easy to install. In addition to adding an abundance of smoke while grilling, the screen extends the life of the P3's burner. This was my first replacement and my grill is now 10 years old, and in great shape. Protect your burner by replacing the screen when the time comes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This screen does not appear to be as strong as the original screen that came with the grill. The original screen lasted 8 years and for the price I hope this one lasts half as long. The service from the seller was great FAST shipping.

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have had one of these before. really adds to the overall flavor and keeps all of the "stuff" off the burners.

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After I bought this item, the rest of the grill fell apart and I didn't use it. Anyone want one? Looked like it would have worked.

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These flavor screens are a good idea that doesn't work out too well. This is the second screen I have bought since I got the grill, and it probably won't be the last. The drippings from the cooking that add flavor also destroy the screen. I'm guessing the salt present in the drippings cause the metal to corrode, especially with the intense heat acting as a catalyst. My biggest complaint was with the shipper. The screen was not packed in anything but the cardboard that was surrounding the screen itself. The first one arrived bent nearly in half (obviously UPS put something heavy on top of it). The replacement was shipped exactly the same way, but arrived in normal condition. I don't understand how a company can afford to risk a shipping incident such as this with something so expensive.

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Review of Stok SIS1030 Grills Cast Iron Smoker/Steamer Insert for Grilling

Stok SIS1030 Grills Cast Iron Smoker/Steamer Insert for Grilling
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $49.99
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Finally an affordable cast iron system that will fit in my Weber grill. The grate system works wonderful, easy and safe to remove/replace inserts. I will probably end up with most of if not all of the inserts. This one works well so far. Just go ahead and purchase the tool to remove and replace the inserts. Makes it a ton easier.

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The fish and vegetables came out perfect and were delicious. I am so glad I purchased this attachment for my Stok grill.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Discount Cast Iron Grate, Pre Seasoned, Modular, Fits 18.5" Grills and Large

Cast Iron Grate, Pre Seasoned, Modular, Fits 18.5' Grills and Large Big Green Eggs
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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The description here today July 6, 2012 reads as follows:

"" Fits 18-1/2-inch charcoal kettle grills and large Big Green Eggs, actual diameter 17-1/2-inch. ""

The above description is incorrect. The actual diameter is 16.8 inches.

It fits PERFECTLY inside the Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 inch smoker aka WSM 18.5 ON THE TOP SHELF

It fits PERFECTLY inside the Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 inch smoker aka WSM 18.5 ON THE 2ND SHELF

I tried to cancel this order when I read earlier the false description about the 17.5 inch statement.

If it were 17.5 inches, then it would not have worked out.

Customer Service was kind enough to say that if that were the case, then they would cover the return cost.

In the end all worked out okay.

Note that the only downside is that you have to bring these inside when not being used UNLESS you really have them greased up pretty good with Crisco Shortening.

I figure the cast iron will make the WSM even better in maintaining a steady/constant temperature

It would cost more, but you could place one of these CAST IRON grates on BOTH the top and 2nd shelves.

The second shelf would then have the water basin underneath it and the top cast iron grate on top it.

This should bring about pretty good heat stabilization on that second shelf.

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Fantastic. Use it a couple times a week. My wife bought me the solid cast iron plate insert that you could put into the frame by removing one of the griddle plates. Definitely recommend this grate. I use on my large BGE.

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This grate restricts airflow severely in my Kamado making it difficult to get to higher temperatures for searing steaks. I thought the idea of having liftable sections was a good one, but it is not. It's nearly impossible to get the grates back in place once removed if they are hot. To top it off, the separators that hold the grates in place make the meats sear unevenly and it is difficult to get even meat temperatures if the meat lays over the separator area or in the center of the grate. No matter how many times I cure the cast iron it rusts like crazy. All-in-all I would call this a major fail for this item as it is counterproductive to my grilling. I'll go back to the stock grate that came with my Kamado. It would seem that whoever made this item was not a serious griller.

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This grate is a must have for the Big Green Egg. It is perfect for searing steak and other meats. It's also nice to be able to lift a section out to add smoke wood to your low and slows. Get this great it is, well GREAT!

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Solid and great to cook on. Only complaint is and not really a complaint but wish they made this one inch larger for the big grean egg.

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Stainless Steel Grill Heat Plate Reviews

Stainless Steel Grill Heat Plate
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
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If you use your grill a lot these wont make it 2 seasons. For the price they are a rip off.

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They are really expensive for what you get. I put these in my grill at the beginning of the summer and I hope they make it another summer before the rust out like the originals. I didn't think stainless was supposed to rust. I am disappointed in the quality for the price.

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