When you see something like that it makes you wonder what the retailer actually pays for that item. Maybe some manufacturers inside incentives to help reduce inventory to clear this years units before next year.
But then, I've often been appalled by the pricing on their accessories. When I look at the Blackstone 'bay' at Lowe's (or, for that matter any other retailer) I look at their accessory sets, and they are consistently priced at double or triple what I think they're worth. I'm sorry, 2 squirt bottles, a spatula and a 10" steam dome for $50? It makes me wonder how massively marked up the rest of their line is, and the ratio of their apparent / actual quality. How good / bad are the actual grills?
Still, it does look like a fairly (upper middle range?) nice one, if only 3 burners...
Last edited by BBillFleet; August 29, 2025, 07:01 AM.
Reason: Overthinking it...
I was gifted a Weber slate flat top after spending years thinking they were a waste of money. I could not have been more wrong! If you don’t have a good way to griddle outdoors, I definitely recommend one!
Was $697? Damn. Glad I got my 36 inch 4 burner griddle pre-covid and other assorted craziness! I also got a 22 inch model that runs on 1 pound bottles, the excuse there was "hurricane kit" and also it was on sale.
Gear includes: Char-Griller's Grand Champ off set stick burner/smoker, SnS Kamado Deluxe, Weber 22, PBC, Victory gasser, Victory 36 griddle, Smoke Hollow electric smoker. ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4, Smoke, Signals, and RFX4, Meater+, SNS-500, roti fits 22 n gasser, Emeril countertop TO, InkBird Sous Vide, Potane Vac/Sealer. Fire&Ice griddle/cooler ensemble.
3-pkg of Collapsible Prep Tubs
Junior, Original, Xtra Lg. SS D. Norcross
Complete set (Tx PJ!) Wusthof Knives n block.
Dalstrong:
Phantom Series Paring knife
Shogun SeriesX 6" Chef knife
Gladiator Series 12"Cleaver knife
Just got into charcoal Dec ‘21 (PBC)
fav is brisky. Love Turkey on PBC. also Turkey in the glass,(any nice bourbon)
Bud has always been my barley pop.
Been smoking a handful of years, just got serious in the last two or three years. Thanks to AR n @glemn picked up an SnS Kamado for appx 1/3 price of new. I dont think he used it twice. Love AR! keep calm n smoke on! Miss you Bonesy.
I have a 36", 4 burner, ceramic coated flat top. I would have to say it is more used than any other cooker. Bacon, perfect!
Smash burgers fantastic! Stir fry, the real estate provided is invaluable for getting everything done at the same time, hot!
I built a cabinet package around it. It became the center of my cookers. Cannot say enough good things about it.
Pit Barrel Cooker
Weber Master-Touch
Blackstone Omnivore 4 Burner Griddle
Thermoworks: Signals, Billows, Thermopens, Thermopops, Nodes, bunch of silicone stuff, and more!
OnlyFire Rotisserie w/ Basket attachment for the Weber
Vortex for the Weber
Both of Meathead's books!
Way too many BBQ related accessories, tools, and doo-dads!
I'm so on the fence. I would rather have the four burner one, though. I'm thinking I'll replace the gasser with it (the gasser was free, anyway, and needed some parts).
Right now, I'm seeing older 4 burners on FB marketplace for around $200. Some need a good cleaning, while others were decently clean. I'd like to have the one with the attached lid, whichever model that is.
I saw that Tractor Supply was offering a four burner, open base, with unattached lid for $299.
Might just wander into Walmart for the heck of it. My corporate accountant will not be pleased.
But then again, maybe I should just get a good griddle top for the Weber... ugh. I need a bigger patio.
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