Sold my PBC

[phoccer]

I really love the PBC. Enjoy cooking with it, enjoy playing around with the Pitmaster IQ 110, and really did enjoy the end products I create. The PBC, however, just had more capacity than what I needed. We are down to 3 at home with my better half not fond of ribs or a lot of experiments with meat. She's really picky about fat on meat, the color of the meat(despite it being cooked to ideal temp), etc. Also, I keep my PBC in the garage so carrying that 60 lb beast around the house for each cook was a pretty good workout.
The big boss at work was looking at getting into BBQ with one of his neighbors and started talking to me a couple months ago about the PBC and Gateway Drum Smokers. We talked a few times and he hadn't made any moves so on a whim I texted him last weekend a price for my PBC. About 10 minutes later I thought 'WTH have I done'. That night he texted back 'Sold!'. I again thought 'WTH have I done.' About 10 seconds after that I remembered the PBJ. It still has plenty of capacity, more than I need, uses less fuel, AND weighs 20 less lbs! I go on summer fishing trips with my dad and younger son and now have the idea that the PBJ will be exactly what I want.
So now I'm excited to get the PBC sold and get the PBJ. Wife said I have to get the C sold before I buy the J. Anticipating the buy is a bulk of the fun anyway.
Here's to new adventures in 2018.

[RobertC]

I'm in close to the same situation. With one off to college, we're down to three in the household and my wife isn't a fan of huge hunks of meat. For us, the 14" drum was the right decision. I can do a dinner for a dozen in a pinch, but I'm also not reticent about firing it up for just one chicken. I think smaller drum cookers fill a nice niche.

[Huskee]

Nice! Sometimes adjustments are necessary, and seems like you've made the right decision.

[PJBowmaster]

I reject the concept of LCS....

[Jerod Broussard]

hehehehe

[phoccer]

I'm going to go with SCS(Swapping Cookers Syndrome).

[PaulstheRibList]

lol
I seem to never sell anything. I keep or give away.

[Jerod Broussard]

Cool deal. My PBC has been on blocks for over two years.

[GadjetGriller]

PBC has come out with a PBC Jr (or something like that) Just saying

[GadjetGriller]

I've got to start reading to the end lol I stoped reading once he said the pbc was to big. Didn't see he had already ordered the jr!! Bad Gadjet bad lol!

[Huskee]

LRS? (less reading syndrome) 😄

[GadjetGriller]

Kool I always knew Huskee that I had a syndrome! Now I knw which and as G I Joe use to say "Knowing is half the battle!!"

[gabulldog]

At least you're staying in the PB family! Good luck with the Jr...and your better half!

[Sgt Tyree]

Got a PBJ for Christmas. The portability was the main factor and it still will turn out more than we can imagine for 2-6 or so people. Using less charcoal is also a plus. Also think it can be more versatile than it is given credit for.

[phoccer]

Yeah, I've been following your other posts seeing how things go. I'm pretty excited to get things going.

[PappyBBQ]

I'm in the same boat. When i cook I tend to "multi-task". For example, Wednesday I'm having friends over for dinner. I'm serving tri-tip. Short cook as I bring them to about 125 and then reverse sear them (not on the PBC). So I'll hang a chuckie to start things off and add the tri-tips at the appropriate time for dinner. The chuckie should be well along by then, and when it's done I'll hang a chicken or two. I like to have the shredded beef around for stuff like tacquitos, tacos, enchiladas, chili (you name it), and the chickens for the same purposes. When I do cook small amounts (and I do frequently) I just put a divider in the basket and limit the amount of briquettes. The Jr is interesting but I'm gonna wait until I kill my current PBC. Since it lives in the garage when not in use that's gonna be a LONG time methinks! Smoke on!

[phoccer]

Guy at work kept waiting on having me bring over the PBC. I got a few more cooks in while I was waiting on him and started to think to myself "Why am I selling this?" I ended up backing out on selling my PBC a couple weeks ago. So I'll be "stuck" with my regular size PBC for a while. Such a bummer.

[Skip]

phoccer Lots of suspense for those of us reading this thread. I feel better knowing you still have you PBC. I want one someday too. A good read for us. Thanks for posting.

[fzxdoc]

Yay! I was feeling sorry for your PBC for being replaced by a PBWhippersnapper. Hahaha

Kathryn

[DWCowles]

I wish someone would buy mine.

[Spinaker]

I'd buy it if you lived here. Put that thing on CL. It will be gone in no time.

[DWCowles]

I probably will do that. Thanks

[phoccer]

Yeah, I'm guessing it will sell quick if you list it on CL or some other site.

[FireMan]

Mr. Phoccer, said like a true warrior & gentleman, "why am I selling this"- translated- "I will never give in". MCS does indeed contain the word More in it. You done good there fella. As CandySueQ said once upon a time (I’m guessing cuz I wasn’t there) “I’ll just build a bigger shed. Tell yer wife that when you consider the Jr. & don’t forget to tell her that her feet sure look purdy in those shoes of hers. Ya done good!