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Select Costco Stores: 18" Kamado Joe Classic Charcoal Grill w/ Cast Iron Stand Expired

$500
$1,149.99
(In-Store at Select Locations)
+37 Deal Score
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Select Costco Wholesale Store/Locations [Warehouse Locator] has 18" Kamado Joe Classic Charcoal Grill w/ Cast Iron Stand on sale/clearance for $499.97 valid for Costco Members only at select in-store locations for purchase.

Thanks to community member ragsrams7 for finding this deal

Note, this item is available for in-store purchase only at participating locations. Product may not be available at all locations

About the Product
  • Cast-Aluminum Kontrol Tower Top Vent (Temperature Control)
  • 2-Tier Divide & Conquer Stainless Steel Cooking Grates
  • Air Life Hinge Ceramic Dome Weight
  • Fiberglass Mesh Gasket
  • Built-in Thermometer
  • Premium Grill Cover

Editor's Notes & Price Research

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  • This product/item is priced at a discount or clearance at select Costco Wholesale store/locations. This item typically runs for $1149.99 but is reduced at the $499.97 price
  • Product link is included for reference only
  • Product item number is: 2127175
  • Product may not be available at all warehouse locations
  • Offer valid while warehouse price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Product has scored a 4.8/5 star rating w/ over 60+ customer reviews on Costco Wholesale
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated
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Select Costco Wholesale Locations (link for reference) [store locator] offers their Members: KAMADO JOE CLASSIC II 18" ceramic charcoal grill on sale for $499.97 valid for purchase In-Store Only
(inventory may vary depending on your store / location). Kindly ask a Costco associate in-store to look up Item # 2127175 to check for in-stock availability and pricing.

Note: This offer is only available for purchase in-store at participating locations. In-stock availability may vary. Visit your local Costco Wholesale store.

Features:
2-Tier Divide & Conquer Stainless Steel Cooking Grates
Air Lift Hinge Reduces Ceramic Dome Weight
Cast-Aluminum Kontrol Tower Top Vent For Temperature Control
Built-In Thermometer
Premium Grill Cover Included

https://www.costco.com/kamado-joe...05521.html
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Bought ours from a SD alert a few months ago and love it. This is a ridiculous deal.

That said, I would not recommend it for a quick cook or certainly plug and play. But I would for low and slow cooking, a very hot temp for pizza, and provided you can handle taking time to learn (and some failing at) basic operation. But it's definitely not for everyone. My girlfriend loathes it and has sworn never to use it.

The learning curve can be real. It's an enormous pain if you overshoot your temp, so you really have to learn that; it can take hours to cool down and be able to use it if you overshoot. I was cursing, unhappy and anxious at 4 am with a brisket for my first smoke.

Relatedly - and this may be obvious, but important to know if you don't - there is no obvious /thoughtless way to regulate temperature, like a labeled dial, number showing the temperature you're set for etc. (you can add a third party device, essentially a fan which blows on coals based on its thermometer, which can be a little complicated and involve it's own problems).

There is essentially a slat on the bottom and vent on the top which correspond to a temperature depending on how far either or both are opened (no markers for how either corresponds to degrees, so you need to YouTube it). It sounds harder than it is though, eg (for most low and stuff you can just use a finger's width for the bottom slat and work with the top if you're familiar with what position equates to what temp from that baseline). Point being though, it's a learning process.

It's been a labor of love for me and it has some cool attributes. It holds heat extremely well (which is what makes it awful to overshoot). It will require some effort, YouTube videos etc on your part. If you're ok with that, I've really liked it. But a part of this is the same pleasure I get from something like driving stick shift; ie being a part of the process. If you want an easy to learn grill its not quite that.
This is truly a slick deal.

but call the Costco before you go, and ask them if they have Item 2127175 in stock
Another Northeast deal?

Next year gonna be a sudden and unexpected migration of southern Slickdealers, taking vacation time just to scour every Lowes and Costco in the northeast for clearance kamado grills.

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09-25-2022 at 08:14 AM.
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YMMV. Unfortunately still $799.97 at the one near me that has them in stock.
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09-25-2022 at 09:07 AM.
09-25-2022 at 09:07 AM.
$800 here
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thewams
09-25-2022 at 05:21 PM.
09-25-2022 at 05:21 PM.
Another Northeast deal?

Next year gonna be a sudden and unexpected migration of southern Slickdealers, taking vacation time just to scour every Lowes and Costco in the northeast for clearance kamado grills.
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09-25-2022 at 07:40 PM.
09-25-2022 at 07:40 PM.
Saw it for this price at Rockwall, Texas location.
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09-26-2022 at 06:05 AM.
09-26-2022 at 06:05 AM.
This is a steal if you are in the market.
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09-26-2022 at 07:42 AM.
09-26-2022 at 07:42 AM.
This is truly a slick deal.

but call the Costco before you go, and ask them if they have Item 2127175 in stock
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cusco
09-26-2022 at 01:58 PM.
09-26-2022 at 01:58 PM.
if i hadn't pulled the trigger already on the Sams Club Vision Kamado, i may go and try to hunt this down. for the price of the vision kamado, plus divide and conquer rack (non-KJ brand) it's about the same price with a bit more budget to buy other things like gloves, etc for me.

been smoking and grilling on the kamado and it's a game changer for me. super easy to hold the temp for long cooks. i'd still use my master forge bbq grill for other quick cooks, but really enjoy using kamado. made some bacon 2wks ago and hands down the best tasting natural bacon and kiddos and family friends approved. Smilie
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09-26-2022 at 08:03 PM.
09-26-2022 at 08:03 PM.
Ton of em here in clearance I'm waiting for a drop to 250
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09-26-2022 at 08:23 PM.
09-26-2022 at 08:23 PM.
Was at the D.C. Costco earlier today, there was a few there at this price. Also had the Masterbuilt 800 for $300. What a time to be in the market for a new grill Smilie
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Esco9300
09-26-2022 at 09:31 PM.
09-26-2022 at 09:31 PM.
These are worth every penny. My kamado Joe classic 1 is my favorite grill and I sold my Weber kettle, propane grill, and vision kamado after I got the hang of the kamado joe. Their customer service is outstanding and these really are buy for life grills if you take care of them.
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JohnW466
09-27-2022 at 12:10 AM.
09-27-2022 at 12:10 AM.
Quote from dbbcooper :
Ton of em here in clearance I'm waiting for a drop to 250
You are likely going to be waiting a long time.
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09-27-2022 at 12:47 AM.

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09-27-2022 at 12:47 AM.
Bought ours from a SD alert a few months ago and love it. This is a ridiculous deal.

That said, I would not recommend it for a quick cook or certainly plug and play. But I would for low and slow cooking, a very hot temp for pizza, and provided you can handle taking time to learn (and some failing at) basic operation. But it's definitely not for everyone. My girlfriend loathes it and has sworn never to use it.

The learning curve can be real. It's an enormous pain if you overshoot your temp, so you really have to learn that; it can take hours to cool down and be able to use it if you overshoot. I was cursing, unhappy and anxious at 4 am with a brisket for my first smoke.

Relatedly - and this may be obvious, but important to know if you don't - there is no obvious /thoughtless way to regulate temperature, like a labeled dial, number showing the temperature you're set for etc. (you can add a third party device, essentially a fan which blows on coals based on its thermometer, which can be a little complicated and involve it's own problems).

There is essentially a slat on the bottom and vent on the top which correspond to a temperature depending on how far either or both are opened (no markers for how either corresponds to degrees, so you need to YouTube it). It sounds harder than it is though, eg (for most low and stuff you can just use a finger's width for the bottom slat and work with the top if you're familiar with what position equates to what temp from that baseline). Point being though, it's a learning process.

It's been a labor of love for me and it has some cool attributes. It holds heat extremely well (which is what makes it awful to overshoot). It will require some effort, YouTube videos etc on your part. If you're ok with that, I've really liked it. But a part of this is the same pleasure I get from something like driving stick shift; ie being a part of the process. If you want an easy to learn grill its not quite that.
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09-27-2022 at 04:40 AM.
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Quote from cusco :
if i hadn't pulled the trigger already on the Sams Club Vision Kamado, i may go and try to hunt this down. for the price of the vision kamado, plus divide and conquer rack (non-KJ brand) it's about the same price with a bit more budget to buy other things like gloves, etc for me.

been smoking and grilling on the kamado and it's a game changer for me. super easy to hold the temp for long cooks. i'd still use my master forge bbq grill for other quick cooks, but really enjoy using kamado. made some bacon 2wks ago and hands down the best tasting natural bacon and kiddos and family friends approved. https://static.slickdealscdn.com/ima...lies/smile.gif
Agreed. absolutely love my vision though
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