Smithers1945
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2015
- Location
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Hi guys.
As some of you have done, I was getting pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Lang 36 Hybrid with the warmer box, and then came across several threads stating Lang can't hold a candle to Shirley. I watched a bunch of Paul Shirley's YouTube videos and just seeing how enthusiastic he is about his work and dedication to his trade cemented the fact I want a Shirley. He seems like a real cool, down to earth kind of guy.
I emailed with Tyler who said he and his dad's timeframe are 24 and 18 months, respectively. Wow. That is awesome for them, and speaks volumes about the demand and quality of their products.
Which now brings me to my issue... I have outgrown the space I have on my MAK and Good One Open Range. I really need to get something bigger, and waiting 2 years will be difficult. I'd hate to buy something larger and not what I am exactly looking for to get me by for 2 years, and then end up turning around and selling it for 50-60% of what I paid. Doesn't seem like a smart financial decision. And not to mention, once the Shirley is completed, it'll cost about $1000 to ship to CA.
I thought it would be a good idea to check and see what my local options are on the west coast, and found a few. I called up Ken at KAT Smokers and Mike at California Custom Smokers to see what my options are with them, and see where pricing comes in at since I won't be hit with the crazy shipping costs. I explained to them what I am looking for in my next smoker, and am just waiting for them to get back to me.
So my question for the Brethren, what do you guys think? Wait an agonizing 18-24 months for the Rolls Royce of smokers to be sent to me or go local? I am confident the local guys do great work and I would likely be happy with whatever they build, but I worry part of me will always wonder about what if I would have waited. Like the girl that got away lol.
As some of you have done, I was getting pretty close to pulling the trigger on a Lang 36 Hybrid with the warmer box, and then came across several threads stating Lang can't hold a candle to Shirley. I watched a bunch of Paul Shirley's YouTube videos and just seeing how enthusiastic he is about his work and dedication to his trade cemented the fact I want a Shirley. He seems like a real cool, down to earth kind of guy.
I emailed with Tyler who said he and his dad's timeframe are 24 and 18 months, respectively. Wow. That is awesome for them, and speaks volumes about the demand and quality of their products.
Which now brings me to my issue... I have outgrown the space I have on my MAK and Good One Open Range. I really need to get something bigger, and waiting 2 years will be difficult. I'd hate to buy something larger and not what I am exactly looking for to get me by for 2 years, and then end up turning around and selling it for 50-60% of what I paid. Doesn't seem like a smart financial decision. And not to mention, once the Shirley is completed, it'll cost about $1000 to ship to CA.
I thought it would be a good idea to check and see what my local options are on the west coast, and found a few. I called up Ken at KAT Smokers and Mike at California Custom Smokers to see what my options are with them, and see where pricing comes in at since I won't be hit with the crazy shipping costs. I explained to them what I am looking for in my next smoker, and am just waiting for them to get back to me.
So my question for the Brethren, what do you guys think? Wait an agonizing 18-24 months for the Rolls Royce of smokers to be sent to me or go local? I am confident the local guys do great work and I would likely be happy with whatever they build, but I worry part of me will always wonder about what if I would have waited. Like the girl that got away lol.
