Bob Hayden wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> My trusty old Ducane has given me 14 years of service but it is time to
> replace it. Got a lot of family visiting next month and I intend to have a
> new grill to cook the goods on. I'd love nothing more than a #7 Kamado but
> the budget and timeframe just don't allow it. I need to stay $500 or less.

Get a K5!
Or, get a WSM and put the remaining $ in a savings account marked for the Kamado
7 (or 9 or 11)

>
> I gotta say I am really tempted by yhe Amazon offer for the Weber Genesis
> Gold C for $499 with free shipping. It's hard to find anything bad that
> people say about this grill...yes, it's a safe choice, but it's also a
> quality one. And from what I hear with the good low temp control I can even
> do some smoking. Yes, the rotis and a cover will add a bit more but I think
> I could spring for that.
>
> Other options are the Nexgrill at Target and the Costco Char-Broil Front
> Avenue. The latter at $389 including cover and rotis seems like a great
> value, but I am still leaning toward the Weber Genesis Gold C.
>
> Someone out there convince we one way or another so I can retire the Ducane!
>
> Bob in RSM, CA