Looking at an Oklahoma Joe Smoker

[Schweb]

Hello, Im looking for my first stick burner. I found an Oklahoma Joe offset vintage 1998 or so. Definitely made in China, but looks in great shape. He says its much heavier than current ones and made with rolled steel like the originals, but deftly bolted together not welded. The serial # is 50418711. He's asking 400 for it and just wondering if thats worth picking up

 

[1MoreFord]

That is Not one of the early ones with thick steel. It's not worth $400. Offer far less.

 

[forktender]

For that price you can do better, personally I wouldn't pay more than $200 maybe $250 if the rust hasn't pitted the bottom of the firebox.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

These guys are spot on...

 

[Schweb]

Thanks. After seeing your comments and trying to research as much as I could, I told him that the market for something like that was 250 and I didn't want to insult him by making that offer nor did he offer a counter price so the search continues

 

[Marknmd]

Meanwhile, Woot is selling an OKJ offset charcoal basket for almost half price with free prime shipping. https://tools.woot.com/offers/oklahoma-joes-offset-smoker-firebox-basket-3?ref=w_cnt_wp_0_43

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Yup

Too much for that.
I just sold my like new bandera for $225