I would be interested to see a compare and contrast. Based on the limited info out there, it seems the Beefer has a bit better design. The Beefer has one design for home use and a few other for restaurant. The Otto Wilde only home use it seems. Beefer is slightly less but still requires a strong drink before looking at the price, both German made which helps explain the high cost. If someone could get something to the market at around half the price I could maybe see a market for it. Further Using a Weber kettle and Slow-N-Sear I suspect one could get even better results. Hopefully Max will be able to get a review to test the concept.
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I would be interested to see a compare and contrast. Based on the limited info out there, it seems the Beefer has a bit better design. The Beefer has one design for home use and a few other for restaurant. The Otto Wilde only home use it seems. Beefer is slightly less but still requires a strong drink before looking at the price, both German made which helps explain the high cost. If someone could get something to the market at around half the price I could maybe see a market for it. Further Using a Weber kettle and Slow-N-Sear I suspect one could get even better results. Hopefully Max will be able to get a review to test the concept. -
Yeah, gasping for air at the price. Wonder why it’s so expensive? But, they’re business owners and can set the price to whatever they want. -
I'm kinda liking the Beefer. Here's a video that Baby Back Maniac made at the recent Dallas trade show about the product.
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Why so expensive? It's German, ever look at the price of a BMW, Mercedes Benz or Porsche?Originally posted by scottranda View Post
Were it made in the USA my guess would be half the price, if sourced to China about a third.Comment
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A quick Google search, $500 with Mothers Day Discount Code before May 1 $100 discount. https://www.northfire.com
German also.Last edited by Missin44; April 26, 2019, 10:51 AM.Comment
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Bo Knows.
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Or if you want heat from the top and/bottom you can use two chimney and get it roaring with a fan first.
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Testing Otto Wilde now. I've had some issues with it. They currently don't have a strong presence in the US. The burners malfunctioned and they had to send a new unit from Germany. They appear to be working on setting up a tent here in the US. Both OW and Beefer are pricey, so I'm hoping to compare them to the $400 Northfire models. Landmann is also working on a similar product in the $400 range. That said, it's amazing to cook on these salamanders. I tend to overcook tuna steaks, no more chicken of the sea for me with OW. Steaks are done in a matter of minutes and they're pretty dang good. Salamanders are a match made in heaven for Sous Vide. But $$$$$Comment
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