Need help deciding on a new MES 30"

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I disagree, I have the Bluetooth model and and my Bluetooth works all over my house! And over to the house next to mine. It uses cloud wifi so it's not like old Bluetooth where you only get a 30ft range! It works rather well IMO.
 
Below is a notation I made on a post I made in 2010, when I got my MES 40 Gen #1 with RF Remote.

That remote always had better range than my Maverick Digital Wireless Therm.

I tested the remote from where I'm standing while taking this picture (more than 210') from my mailbox to my front porch. The smoker is on the porch, to the left of my American Flag, and the only thing between me & the smoker is the wood porch railing & pickets. I also tested it from my chair in the living room, from the Kitchen, Dining Room, both Bedrooms, The upstairs Loft, the Basement, the Garage, and even from my deck on the other side of the house. I could turn the light in the smoker "on & off" with the remote from any of those places. I would have tested it with a clear shot from 300 feet, because that is how far it's supposed to work, but you can't walk that far in any direction from my house without going into the woods, and that would not be a "clear shot". A distance of 200'+ is fine with me:

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Here's the rest of that Thread from 2010:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/99899/mes-40-with-remote-christmas-present

Bear
 
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Ok, I don't have too much problem with my Bluetooth. Sometimes it won't connect if I'm in my living room in the easy chair but most the time it works fine. No biggie.
 
How can i go about purchasing one of those from Masterbuilt? i was just about to buy a 30" from lowes because they have 10% off this weekend.. I much rather have a better version and if i can get it cheaper.. hey thats cool with me :) i like BLUE :) 

is there a # and person I need to talk with to order?
 
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How can i go about purchasing one of those from Masterbuilt? i was just about to buy a 30" from lowes because they have 10% off this weekend.. I much rather have a better version and if i can get it cheaper.. hey thats cool with me :) i like BLUE :) 

is there a # and person I need to talk with to order?
Any customer service rep can assist:

Monday – Friday 8:00 -5:00 EST
Phone: 800.489.1581

LB
 
 
Any customer service rep can assist:

Monday – Friday 8:00 -5:00 EST
Phone: 800.489.1581

LB
thank you.. im calling first thing monday :) been lurking on here for awhile and like i said was just about to buy one at lowes when i saw this thread.. 

:)
 
I had purchased one from Lowes, put it together and then found out about this deal. Took it back to Lowes and they gave me a refund no questions asked. The woman at Masterbuilt said they had all colors left except green. I went with cinnamon - hope they still have them when you call!
 
I had purchased one from Lowes, put it together and then found out about this deal. Took it back to Lowes and they gave me a refund no questions asked. The woman at Masterbuilt said they had all colors left except green. I went with cinnamon - hope they still have them when you call!
cool.. when you called what did you ask for? 
 
sweet.. just got off the phone with Masterbuilt.. ordered the blue one.. shipped to NC for $185.. she made sure to let me know it comes with stand and cover as well.. 

Thanks everyone.. 

:)
 
Hey guys, first post here, and thanks for the heads up on this deal. Just ordered, and they only had the red left, but we're super helpful on the phone.

(Tried to post in Roll Call but having issues creating a new thread from mobile phone)

Anyways, brand new to smoking and almost bought a gen 2 from lowes yesterday but stopped when I noticed it was gen2 with help from here. Looking forward to experimenting with recipes!
 
Hey guys, first post here, and thanks for the heads up on this deal. Just ordered, and they only had the red left, but we're super helpful on the phone.

(Tried to post in Roll Call but having issues creating a new thread from mobile phone)

Anyways, brand new to smoking and almost bought a gen 2 from lowes yesterday but stopped when I noticed it was gen2 with help from here. Looking forward to experimenting with recipes!
Sounds Great !!
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Bear
 
Hey guys, first post here, and thanks for the heads up on this deal. Just ordered, and they only had the red left, but we're super helpful on the phone.

(Tried to post in Roll Call but having issues creating a new thread from mobile phone)

Anyways, brand new to smoking and almost bought a gen 2 from lowes yesterday but stopped when I noticed it was gen2 with help from here. Looking forward to experimenting with recipes!
Welcome to the SMF! Glad to hear you were able get the deal direct from Masterbuilt. I just put mine together, I plan on seasoning it this week and maybe try some jerky.

LB
 
I bought mine on in late February, Called back several weeks later to order two more for my brothers-in-law.  At that time, Tiffany Cochran at Masterbuilt said they had very many of them in their warehouse, so there should still be some available.  She also sent me pictures with the model numbers as shown below.
Model 20076716

Model 20076916


Model 20076816


Model 20077116

Thanks for posting this. I've reached out to Masterbuilt to see if this is available in my area too. That's significantly cheaper than retail versions available to me.
 
 
I bought mine on in late February, Called back several weeks later to order two more for my brothers-in-law.  At that time, Tiffany Cochran at Masterbuilt said they had very many of them in their warehouse, so there should still be some available.  She also sent me pictures with the model numbers as shown below.

Model 20076716

Model 20076916

Model 20076816

Model 20077116
My older MES30 20071914 died and was still under warranty, called Masterbuilt and they sent me one like this (Model 200703112) Stainless model with glass and RF remote. Been loving the newer model since then. Tons of smokes been done with no issues what so ever. 
 
got mine today and quickly removed it from the box to find a few dents and a crack in the plastic bezel at the top near the buttons.. i took photos and im going to call them tomorrow morning.. i went ahead and inventoried everything and im missing the side pieces for the legs :( hopefully they will send me replacements and another bezel.. it looks great but i had to fight with a few bolts on the back of the legs because of a lil dent.. maybe they will compensate me for the small damages and missing parts.. but it looks good and i cant wait to try it.. what kind of wood chips is everyone using.. im in the country so we only have a wallyworld or its a hour drive to lowes :D 

thanks for everyone posting about this.. i'll get a pic in the sun tomorrow.. the blue is awesome.. :) 
 
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got mine today and quickly removed it from the box to find a few dents and a crack in the plastic bezel at the top near the buttons.. i took photos and im going to call them tomorrow morning.. i went ahead and inventoried everything and im missing the side pieces for the legs :( hopefully they will send me replacements and another bezel.. it looks great but i had to fight with a few bolts on the back of the legs because of a lil dent.. maybe they will compensate me for the small damages and missing parts.. but it looks good and i cant wait to try it.. what kind of wood chips is everyone using.. im in the country so we only have a wallyworld or its a hour drive to lowes :D 

thanks for everyone posting about this.. i'll get a pic in the sun tomorrow.. the blue is awesome.. :) 
I betcha they take care of you. Happy smokin
 
 
got mine today and quickly removed it from the box to find a few dents and a crack in the plastic bezel at the top near the buttons.. i took photos and im going to call them tomorrow morning.. i went ahead and inventoried everything and im missing the side pieces for the legs :( hopefully they will send me replacements and another bezel.. it looks great but i had to fight with a few bolts on the back of the legs because of a lil dent.. maybe they will compensate me for the small damages and missing parts.. but it looks good and i cant wait to try it.. what kind of wood chips is everyone using.. im in the country so we only have a wallyworld or its a hour drive to lowes :D

thanks for everyone posting about this.. i'll get a pic in the sun tomorrow.. the blue is awesome.. :)
Sorry hear about the condition your MES arrived in. They are a great company, I'm sure they will make it right.

LB
 
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