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That looks terrific 👍!

Hi Glentini 👍

That's terrific service. Just wanted to check you're in the UK and not the USA as I purchased a Louisiana egg from Costco last year and to know they provide that sort of service on an item that could crack at anytime for any number of reasons is good peace of mind.... 👌

Really satisfied Adam. These pics are from last year shortly after chatting with yourself. I have not cleared the gazebo (purchased especially to house it so it is protected and can be used all year round) yet, so I hope I have not jinx anything here, as I had a lot of building work going on and the gazebo was gradually filled with various materials.... I hope to have it uncovered in the next few days and 'prey' nothing has knocked it's shell 😵 👌

I never got around to uploading and reviewing the offer from Costco last year. It arrived via their 'White Glove' courier service that utilises a courier that deals with delicate goods. Was very happy when I realised it was a better 'spec' than that advertised, as it had the magnetic front catch which was a bonus and the HD triple sprung hinge box! The hinge box at the rear is super 'HD' and holds the heavy lid at any position I put it at which is really pleasing. I did a couple of mods. I did the felt mod around the vent which was fairly loose out of the box and this made it lovely and snug and therefore airtight. With all the eggs out there, I am guessing we all hope that they will be as airtight as possible and this egg is better than I could have hoped for. I did the paper test around every inch of the lid on to base and it gripped the paper superbly. I also added felt around the bottom vent, but it has made that a little too stiff to easily open and close to the desired gap for temperature control and hope with use this summer will slide a little easier once it gets more use. As a first time egg owner, I had no idea how enjoyable and more importantly, - 'controllable' these are. I thought I would struggle to get to and maintain temperatures. So extremely amazed how accurately I can hit a temperature and maintain it. If costco's get this model in again this year, then I will say it is a far more affordable quality big egg for anyone looking to take the plunge. Came with a cover too!

Hi Kevin, Welcome! I look forward to reading some of your cooking skills. All the best from Hamphire, UK 👍

I have decided that it is wise to follow a few people that seem to be active and get 'notifications' when they post as then I'll catch 'welcome' messages to others which has already happened here. I would not have necessarily noticed if I had that notification that someone I was following had welcomed someone else... Anyway... enough of this... It's off my chest... Cheers all 👍

Yes and thank you. I think you was the 1st or possibly 2nd person to reach out and welcome me... It makes all the difference.... I just feel no reason to go back to the Kamado Guru forum if no one will engage at all, which is silly if there's more and varied info to be gained... Just would have been good to have had just a little acknowledgement! 🤣 Had to check I had put on my deodorant by day 4.....

Yes I understand that will be true for many (including myself no doubt), but why have a kinda 'rule' and try to push everyone to the 'introduction page' if no one bothers to say hello back at you?

I joined the Kamado Guru forum at the same time that I joined this forum a week or so ago, - as both sites had some good information on the BBQ I was looking into... The first thing we are all asked to do, is to go the the 'New members forum', or the 'Roll Call' link for new members, - where we are encouraged to introduce ourselves before we do anything else. i was just curious whether anyone else found themselves signing up to the Kamado Guru forum too? I ask, because whilst I have no problem having only a few replies to a post, or perhaps even worse, if things I post are frowned upon, but since joining that forum and introducing myself and then going on to ask some of the same questions I have on here, I have had not one 'welcome message reply', or reply to my other posts.... This is no way to accept a new member surely? They can't all be too busy? I can only say thank you to all of you here that have taken the time and effort to reply to my posts..... Would welcome any info. as to why that forum seems a bit 'cold' if you are on it..... I am not trying to put another forum down btw, but it is just disheartening when you are new to a hobby and no one takes the slightest bit of notice of you...

For me I prefer a quick turnover on a regular basis....

Doesn't surprise me about price increase... As soon as anyone plugs a good deal, the company gets a good influx and can change little pricing aspects... 👍

I do feel bad about questioning whether this was a bonafide site now.. I wish they could get themselves set up with a 'secured' site... Those big chunks look the business 👌👍 Was there a shipping charge or all inclusive?

Got great colour on that Adam... Was it really soft?

You're not wrong lol... I am loosing days atm watching and looking up recommendations etc etc... It's all so addictive for me as a newbie!

That does look terrific! What's on the agenda for the first cook?

Hi Colin... From Hampshire UK....

Yes I think you're right there...My bad as they say in the USA... We are taught not to use unsecured websites in the UK though, as a secured site means a verified site... It may just be a case of they have not set that up yet. I ran an unsecured site for 12 years before finally joining opencart with a new website who were capable of securing and verifying my new site... I would say that normally when you go to buy from websites, one of the first things that happen is they ask you to sign up and check out, so you can put in your home address and shipping address if different, or check out as a guest, but still in-putting your credentials.. It is a little unusual these days not to see that happen on any site and this one doesn't.. Hopefully nothing to worry about and anyone purchasing will receive their goods without issue... I just couldn't take that chance from a personal view on the site and the risk factor...

Or maybe that does mean they are in the UK??

Unfortunately that's a +44 code in front of it which is to call the UK from another country?

OK thanks for the heads up Mick. I will take a better look into this. Appreciate it 👍

I couldn't see any contact addresses? Did I miss it? The site is not secured. I put a bag in my basket and hit checkout and couldn't get me to paypal checkout quick enough without any shipping information or anything.... ? Most websites should be secure.. This one makes me nervous.

Thanks Mick. That's classed as expensive lump wood in my book... £18 for 12/15 kilos for restaurant grade is what I have been seeing in a few places... £34 for 15 kilo is making it too much of a luxury and not a 'to use all the time' bbq... The reason I was going down the woodchip road, was because I was going to do the soaking in water method and then wrapping in foil with some holes poked in it. I didn't want to start a fire in the egg and have it smoke a lot, I just wanted the aroma to help flavour the food a little... Guess I'll need to read up a bit more on this subject.... Thanks for the reply..

Whilst I am waiting for my first Ceramic egg to arrive, I thought I would get some accessories ordered up but see there's a lot to chose from. Could advice be for accessories that are available in the United Kingdom please, as that's where I am. Looking for recommendations and links for the following.. (not looking at top of the range, all singing, all dancing, expensive accessories, but middle of the range, that won't break the bank but are very acceptable to use in an egg ty).... 1. Gloves 2. Pizza stone/ or similar (to fit a 24" pit boss type egg - Mine is a Louisiana 24" grill from Costco UK) 3. Woodchips for flavour 4. Lumpwood 5. An aftermarket Ash box supplier (That slides into the egg under ash bowl and grate to collect ash) 6. If there is anything else that you might recommend then it'll be gratefully recieved... Many thanks. JB

Ah OK, he just needs to update his website then... Once they are out of stock, the ingredients for each blend are no longer visible... Cheers...