Newb needs advice

rosariod1

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Feb 21, 2012

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• Feb 22, 2012

• #1

Saw a brinkmann snp on Craigslist today for a $100....was considering buying a cg pro brand new before I saw this cuz I'm on a budget...any advice would help....see lots of people with the cg pro....is the snp at $100 a good deal?

 

roller

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• Feb 22, 2012

• #2

Show us a link so we can see the smoker...

 

rosariod1

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Feb 21, 2012

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• Feb 22, 2012

• #3

ok...here is the link.....looks in decent shape....what do u think

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/hsh/2861945405.html

 

boykjo

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• Feb 22, 2012

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I paid 50 bucks for my braunfel and it was in mint condition........ 100 bucks for the brinkman  is too high for me....

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/101802/braunfel-smoker

heres a mod i did     http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/110134/braunfel-reverse-flow-modification

Joe

 

Last edited: Feb 22, 2012

roller

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• Feb 22, 2012

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I think that they sell for around 150.00 around here. If it is in excellent condition and you like it...Why not !

 

sprky

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• Feb 22, 2012

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I would try and dicker with him on price. 

 

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• Feb 23, 2012

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Hand him $75 cash and see if he is happy...JJ

 

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• Feb 23, 2012

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Jimmy would take $25  but he is right negotiate LOL