Masterbuilt Electric Smokers 30" versions

cstallings · Oct 31, 2012

Sorry if this is already posted somewhere, but I could not find it

I assume this is the older one at $177

And this is the newer one at $279

Should these smoke the same? I think the newer one has a viewing glass, remote, and a built-in meat probe as additions. But I can't tell what else. I don't care about a viewing glass (well its not worth 100 extra any way), remote, or meat probe. I have Maverick ET732, so I don't need a built-in meat probe.

$177 is cheap enough to not give it much thought, but $279 makes me think a little more. I assume the older one is all I need since I have a Maverick. Thought?

linguica · Oct 31, 2012

I agree, that's why I bought the 910. Another on the ball member (DaveOmak) alerted us to a price of $145.

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smokinhusker · Oct 31, 2012

cstallings said:
Sorry if this is already posted somewhere, but I could not find it

I assume this is the older one at $177

And this is the newer one at $279

Should these smoke the same? I think the newer one has a viewing glass, remote, and a built-in meat probe as additions. But I can't tell what else. I don't care about a viewing glass (well its not worth 100 extra any way), remote, or meat probe. I have Maverick ET732, so I don't need a built-in meat probe.

$177 is cheap enough to not give it much thought, but $279 makes me think a little more. I assume the older one is all I need since I have a Maverick. Thought?

Technically they are both older models as Masterbuilt has newly redesigned them for 2013. Check their website for the 2013 models and in keeping with the redesign the prices have gone up significantly. I have the 40" with the remote and window - I could really care less about the window. Yes they will both smoke the same!

jimmydubois · Oct 31, 2012

Hey guys,

Cabelas has the new 2012 models on sale, $289.99 for 30", $389.99 for the 40"

I just got the MES 40 from them last week, UPS dropped it off Friday.

Cabelas did not charge me sales tax, they did however charge me freight and a special handling fee, I had a promo code for $20 off.

I ended up paying $387.94 for the New Generation MES40 with the discount.

Cabelas has a promo now anything over $99 shipped for $5 bucks, shipping on mine was $19.95 and the handling fee was $18.

fpnmf · Oct 31, 2012

The older 30 offered will be fine ... the ones that had probs are no longer available..you will need an AMAZEN kit tho...

deltadude · Oct 31, 2012

cstallings, the lower priced MES30 works GREAT! Since you have the Mav 732 there is no reason to pay for cheaper version (included in the more expensive MES) that might not even work properly. Save the money and buy more meat or BBQ tools, there is nothing to be gained with the window, except something extra to keep clean.

If you are a member of Sams club they still show the MES40 for $299.98, That is a good price although if they don't have one in your local Sams you will have to pay shipping. Why pay more for the larger capacity? Smokers are like boats and TVs, I never met a guy who didn't want a bigger one. I faced that decision 30 or 40 6+ years ago, family of 5 we could easily get by with the 30, however we also have 2 or 3 big BBQs each year with 15-30+ people, and I wanted to smoke a rack of ribs without having to cut them, so the MES 40 made sense. The extra money was well worth it, people liked the Q coming out of my MES and I have since done graduations, birthday's, wedding rehearsal dinners, smokes for up to 50 people.

If it's a MES 30 or 40 you are going to be happy.

cstallings · Oct 31, 2012

Thanks for the input

cstallings · Oct 31, 2012

Thanks for the input

mneeley490 · Nov 10, 2012

The older 30" model just went to $149. I think I just ordered one. Oops. The wife is going to have another fit when it arrives...pray for me, brothers.

linguica · Nov 12, 2012

mneeley490 said:
The older 30" model just went to $149. I think I just ordered one. Oops. The wife is going to have another fit when it arrives...pray for me, brothers.

Find out the delivery date, then take her out to a nice restaurant for dinner a day or two before. No candy or flowers or she will know that you are up to no good.

bassman2 · Nov 12, 2012

First time poster here.

Thanks for the heads up. Think I may finally make the jump into the realm of smoking. I own a Masterbuilt 4 burner stainless propane grill and have been have happy with the price-quality ratio. Had it two years and only failure is the electric ignitor. I realize down the road something will probably fail on the smoker, whether the element, controller, wiring, but its a great price.

I see that Amazon has it for $149, and Gander Mtn will have it on Black Friday ($129) as well as Cabelas ($159).

I think I will get this and then talk with this fellow Todd I have read a lot about. I think I want his A-MAZE-N Pellet Smoker, 5 lbs of Pitmaster Choice Pellets, and a Maverick ET-732. All I need to get into smoking besides the meat/rubs/sauces for under $250!

mneeley490 · Nov 13, 2012

My MES30 is supposed to be on the delivery truck right now. I told the wife I'm expecting a package, but didn't say what it was. We'll see what happens.

mneeley490 · Nov 14, 2012

Well, I am now a MES owner. I will season it this weekend and maybe try out a chicken.

I'll add it to my Char-Broil offset, Weber 22.5" OTG, 5-burner PerfectFlame gas grill, and commercial fridge conversion. Jeez, no wonder the wife gets upset.

Ah, but she actually took it pretty well. I guess after 33 years, nothing much phases her. Besides, she reaps the benefits.

linguica · Nov 14, 2012

Do a temperature check first, what the MES reads vs an accurate probe in the center of the oven. You might be surprised Mine runs 10% hotter.

driedstick · Nov 14, 2012

Thanks, I am thinking about getting one of these does anyone know how long they will be on sale for on Amazon for 149.00 and free shipping??

smokinhusker · Nov 14, 2012

driedstick said:
Thanks, I am thinking about getting one of these does anyone know how long they will be on sale for on Amazon for 149.00 and free shipping??

The MES 30? Gander Mountain has them on Black Friday for $129.00.

mneeley490 · Nov 15, 2012

SmokinHusker said:
The MES 30? Gander Mountain has them on Black Friday for $129.00.

Gander Mountain adds $20 freight shipping, so it works out the same.

Amazon's prices tend to bounce around sometimes daily, so if you want to order from them, I'd do it quick.

mcockrell · Nov 15, 2012

i, too, was in the same boat. i had my eye on the MES 30 that was $177. i could have ordered it from walmart but it would have been a two week delivery to the store. home depot were sold out, plus they were $50 more. Bass Pro was sold out (locally) and they were $80 more. amazon had the same price ($177). i spent last weekend trying to find a store locally that might have it but failed. so i decided to order one when i got to the office on monday morning. it was a pleasant surprise to see that both walmart and amazon had dropped the price to $149.

ordered monday and it was at my door wednesday afternoon. im glad i waited the extra 2 or 3 days. with the money i saved i bought the AMNPS.

now if i could only get my friends to pony up some money for meat and beer ill be set :)

MC

jmr57 · Nov 16, 2012

I got the Gander Mnt flyer todays paper, but the 30" is 179.99 not 129.99.....is there a "secret" that I am not aware of? Thanks

bassman2 · Nov 18, 2012

jmr57 said:
I got the Gander Mnt flyer todays paper, but the 30" is 179.99 not 129.99.....is there a "secret" that I am not aware of? Thanks

Lately- sale price of $179.99

Black Friday only (in-store and online)- $129.99. The price was quoted from their Black Friday flyer and is only valid on that day.

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