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    Char-Griller pellet smoker

    So after much deliberation I am purchasing the Char griller.  Went into Lowes yesterday and looked at the unit and then went immediately to look at the Traeger lil Tex Elite.  The main difference I noticed is the lid on the lil tex is a little thicker, but not much.  The rest of the steel was...
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    Char-Griller pellet smoker

    Thanks for all the advice.  I understand that you usually get what you pay for, but I think sometimes you pay for a brand.  Comparing the Lil Tex to the Chargriller, what is it that you are getting that warrents spending an extra $400?  Both probably made in China.  Looking at both in person the...
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    Char-Griller pellet smoker

    I am getting a smoker and I have been eyeing this smoker for a week.  I am completely new to smoking, but not to eating smoked food.  I have two friends that are bragging on their smokers; one has a Bradley the other a Traeger Tex.  Originally I eliminated the Traeger smokers because of price...
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