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DONF

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I pulled the trigger
« on: December 15, 2014, 10:06:50 AM »
Well I did it , the shipping was a little high ---- now the waiting the 2nd hardest thing to do, can't wait and to join this great forum
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Don from Bradenton,FL

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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2014, 10:10:13 AM »
Congrats!
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David from Arizona
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2014, 10:11:45 AM »
Congrats Don!

Fortunately, shipping is usually pretty fast. I would think you would have it before the end of the week unless the Christmas shipping plays a part.
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Gregg - Fargo, ND
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2014, 10:58:53 AM »
Shipping is painful but after a few meals out of that #3 you will forget about it. That's a lie, you don't forget about it, it just seems less important while your eating ribs.
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2014, 12:50:28 PM »
When I was looking at shipping costs, some options equaled the price of the smoker.  :o  I wondered if anyone had ever chosen those options.   :-\
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2014, 06:09:43 PM »
Dave - What options are you looking at that equal the cost of the smoker?  Not sure what you are referring to.
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David from Arizona
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2014, 08:26:31 PM »
Quote from: old sarge on December 15, 2014, 06:09:43 PM
Dave - What options are you looking at that equal the cost of the smoker?  Not sure what you are referring to.
Shipping options. A couple of the fast delivery options were almost as much as the cost of the smoker.  LOL!
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Model 4, Harrisville, Utah

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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2014, 08:44:17 PM »
I was not aware there were options. That explains it. Thanks Dave.

Check this link out:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smokin-it/182919855212905?sk=app_211311762253380&ref=page_internal
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David from Arizona
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 11:01:15 PM »
Congrats Don!  Just so folks know - Steve has switched to UPS freight due to FedEx going way up on cost, and not providing the service they used to.  There are more options now, for speed of delivery.  But, Steve doesn't markup the shipping cost.  It is based solely on weight, size, and how far it goes.  Many don't realize what it takes to ship a package this large and heavy a long distance, so the costs seem high (relative to what we normally ship).  Being in the transportation business, please remember you are paying for a big, heavy package to travel hundreds or more miles, and be handled by several people along the way.  Not trying to defend UPS, but their costs are not up to Smokin-It.  The shipping cost calculator on the site is provided by UPS.
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2014, 12:47:34 AM »
After the first meal from mine on Saturday, I forgot about the cost completely. You can't put a price on the food these make!
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Herb -- Washington State

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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2014, 09:08:05 AM »
I kept seeing references to UPS but did not know that Steve switched over from the dark side.
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David from Arizona
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2014, 09:53:40 PM »
Agree that the shipping costs seemed high, but after picking up the box I realized that this thing is built like a tank. Luckily I'm both retired and close enough to drive to smokin-it HQ.
Great product at a good price. I'm loving mine!
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2014, 09:07:52 PM »
Quote from: old sarge on December 16, 2014, 09:08:05 AM
I kept seeing references to UPS but did not know that Steve switched over from the dark side.

Yep, sure did Dave.  Better service.
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Tony from NW Arkansas
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Re: I pulled the trigger
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2015, 10:27:03 AM »
I paid 130 for shipping, however when i bought my smoker, it included a cover, cord holder, and rib hooks. It kind of offset the shipping cost. No regrets here.
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