40" Digital MES

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ksnewbie88

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Mar 13, 2016
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Hi all,im looking to upgrade from my el cheapo,craigslist offset smoker to an electric one. Orchleans,my local farm store has them for 399 and have 90 day layaway,which is perfect for me and my budget. Eventually id like to get a traeger but right now i cant afford it. Does anyone have one? This is my first electric and i need any and all advice and tips. Also,can anyone tell me which gen it is...heres a pic Thanx guys
 
Go for it, I also had a craigslist offset I purchased for $30 lol. But after 1 summer of that I purchased the MES30, I use it alot. There are a few cons(in my own opinion) I never liked wood chips bc they burn to fast so I have always just small chunks, and now use a DIY A-maze+N pellet smoker(check my latest thread for images). The MES is a set it and forget it until you have to add wood which is about ever hour. If you purchase a A-maze+N pellet smoker, it is in its truest form and "set it and forget it smoker". hope this helps.
 
Personally I wouldn't get that one.

Besides the fact that it isn't a very good price, that is one of the original Gen #2 units with the slanted drip plate & the top vent is in the side.

If you want an MES 40, look for a Gen 2.5 BT, or a Gen #1.

Bear
 
 
Looks like Gen 2

 They are not the first choice and $399 is no bargain.  Looks like Academy Sports still has the Gen 1, All Stainless 20070311 for $350 and at Amazon you can get the Blue Tooth for $50 more than what you are looking at.You may find it cheaper if you look around...JJ
 
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Hi all,im looking to upgrade from my el cheapo,craigslist offset smoker to an electric one. Orchleans,my local farm store has them for 399 and have 90 day layaway,which is perfect for me and my budget. Eventually id like to get a traeger but right now i cant afford it. Does anyone have one? This is my first electric and i need any and all advice and tips. Also,can anyone tell me which gen it is...heres a pic
Thanx guys
This may help explain it:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/235820/masterbuilt-smokers-bear-s-thoughts-findings

Bear
 
My issue with your suggestio is im on a tight budget,hence the el cheapo ive had for 4 years. Ive gotta do layaway and this is the only one ive been able to find @ a store with layaway.
 
My issue with your suggestio is im on a tight budget,hence the el cheapo ive had for 4 years. Ive gotta do layaway and this is the only one ive been able to find @ a store with layaway.
I understand that, but Personally I wouldn't pay $20 for a Gen #2.

I've seen too many people get one before knowing about them, so I'm telling you ahead of time.

Bear
 
My issue with your suggestio is im on a tight budget,hence the el cheapo ive had for 4 years. Ive gotta do layaway and this is the only one ive been able to find @ a store with layaway.
Whether you make payments to the store or put the same $10 a week under the mattress, you won't have a smoker until you get all the funds together. So pay layaway or save up, it's the same...JJ
 
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