Toggle sidebar

Need help identifying the age of an MES I found online.

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
Remove the Ads for LIFE - 50% Off!
SMF is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
worktogthr

worktogthr

Master of the Pit
Original poster
OTBS Member
SMF Premier Member
Nov 3, 2013
2,928
1,032
Massapequa, NY (Long Island)
Cruising Craigslist as I am known to do, looking at grills and smokers for sale. Came across this listing...

http://longisland.craigslist.org/hsh/4456002630.html

Wondering if any of you MES owners on here could help me figure out the age of this smoker as well as clue me in on whether its a good buy. I have read that some generations of MES have issues etc. Thanks again for your help!
 
My 30 in. looks just like that only no window.  Its 7 or 8 years old?

I know not much help.  Maybe Bear will know.
 
That is a good price if it works. I would snatch it up...JJ
 
2010 first gen MES 40. Digital controls. It should also have a remote control unit, which is very nice to have but not absolutely necessary. If it's missing you might be able to get a replacement from Masterbuilt. The unit is the same one I have and I love it. It originally cost about $299 when new, and is highly prized over the "new" model. If it works properly, that's a real bargin.
 
You didn't buy it yet? Get it. Where the controller and exhaust is, its a good one.
 
For $85 ?  In a heart beat.  Even if you don't use it as your primary smoker, it's easily worth that just to have on hand when you want to do a "set it and forget it" smoke every once in a while.
 
Demosthenes9 said:
For $85 ?  In a heart beat.  Even if you don't use it as your primary smoker, it's easily worth that just to have on hand when you want to do a "set it and forget it" smoke every once in a while.
Click to expand...

That's what I was thinking. I almost want it primarily for cold smoking and bacon and what not. But then I'll have to buy a smoke generator. Damn this hobby haha. It's more expensive than golf! Seller said it's only 2-3 years old. I am awaiting the answers to my questions about its condition and when it was last used. I will probably go for it if all is good.
 
worktogthr said:
That's what I was thinking. I almost want it primarily for cold smoking and bacon and what not. But then I'll have to buy a smoke generator. Damn this hobby haha. It's more expensive than golf! Seller said it's only 2-3 years old. I am awaiting the answers to my questions about its condition and when it was last used. I will probably go for it if all is good.
Click to expand...
Only two questions to ask.  Does it turn on ?  Does it heat up ?  
drool.gif
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
SmokingMeatForums.com is reader supported and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

Similar threads

MiamiSmoker305
First Impressions: Day 1 with MBG 1050 - (long post warning -- too excited to be brief)
Replies
15
Views
5K
Charcoal Smokers
mcokevin
mcokevin
F
Help needed Summer sausage using SmokinTex 1400 with Auber AW-WST1510H-W
Replies
19
Views
5K
Electric Smokers
tallbm
tallbm
R
Char-Griller 980 After Six Months
Replies
23
Views
15K
Charcoal Smokers
DinnerIsComing
DinnerIsComing
clarkjg33
Need help identifying an older Traeger
Replies
3
Views
5K
Pellet Smokers
clarkjg33
clarkjg33
pops6927
Bypassing the Animal - Straight From Plant To Production
Replies
17
Views
3K
General Discussion
GaryHibbert
GaryHibbert
s2k9k
Something everyone should read!
Replies
7
Views
2K
Messages for All Guests and Members
Bearcarver
Bearcarver

Latest posts

Hot Threads

Top Bottom
Back
Clicky