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BHamel

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Re: Model 3.5
« Reply #15 on: February 01, 2017, 07:45:25 PM »
I believe that you are forgetting that shipping is not included on the 3D.  As the 3.5D is larger and heavier it is freight only, so we made it free shipping.  Add in the shipping to the 3D there is probably less than a $300 difference.  We have been looking at shipping differences and how they factor into the buying decision.  I will take this to Steve and see if we can make it more apparent what the "true" cost difference is. 

Thanks for the info!

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Re: Model 3.5
« Reply #16 on: February 01, 2017, 07:57:29 PM »
Great explanation Ben. The 3.5 looks like a bargain to me. One only needs to look at the offerings from Cookshack and SmokinTex to get a good idea of the value Steve offers.
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Re: Model 3.5
« Reply #17 on: February 02, 2017, 02:25:35 PM »
I believe that you are forgetting that shipping is not included on the 3D.  As the 3.5D is larger and heavier it is freight only, so we made it free shipping.  Add in the shipping to the 3D there is probably less than a $300 difference.  We have been looking at shipping differences and how they factor into the buying decision.  I will take this to Steve and see if we can make it more apparent what the "true" cost difference is. 

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for this information. I had no idea that the shipping was unique for the #3.5D and the #4D. This is pretty confusing to have some of them have free shipping and others not, so was easy to miss.

This does make the value comparison make more sense, though.

So, a revised comparison of prices would be something like this (based on the shipping rate of $124.20 to ND):

#3 - $659.20
#3D - $859.20 which is $200 over the #3
#3.5D - $1,199.99 which is still $349.79 over the #3D, but a lot better than $465
#4D - 1,799.99 which is $600 over the #4D
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Re: Model 3.5
« Reply #18 on: February 02, 2017, 03:36:57 PM »
Getting closer but still didn't make complete sense being that the top, bottom and controller are constants.  Maybe $25 for a slightly bigger element and a $100 in SS for the sides in my mind. 
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Re: Model 3.5
« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2017, 10:04:49 PM »
The 3.5Ds are selling like hot cakes!  Great "happy medium" between the 3 & 4.  Another 8" of height is a LOT more room, and fills the gap for those who love the 3, but just don't need the cavernous space of the 4.  Seems to be a winner, so far!
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