My new Blackstone 36" With Air Fryer

[58limited]

So this is all Panhead John 's fault. I was at Home Depot where I got a quick look at the Traeger Timberline XL - only $3800.00!! I was buying wire and running other errands for an upcoming project when PJ called and sent me on a wild goose chase by getting my hopes up about cheap B&B Charcoal at Walmart (Its on sale in Houston but not here). As I was walking out I stopped to look at the big Blackstone with air fryer set up. I've been eyeing this thing ever since they brought this model to market but I held off for two reasons: price and the air fryer part cannot be converted to natural gas. I've been watching for a sale for the last couple of years but no dice: no end of season clearance sales here. When I looked at the floor model today lo and behold, it was marked down - twice!

This was on the griddle itself:





But this was on the side shelf:



On the Walmart website it has been listed at $697.00 not $647.00 like the sign says (Currently on sale for $578.00). This is up $100 since 2020. I've never seen Walmart mark them down more than about $75.00 in the past. Needless to say I jumped on it - it actually fit in the back of my SUV once the shelves were folded down and the top removed.




I expected to have issues since it is the floor model but so far the only issue is the knob second from left free spins and pops right off. Where I unloaded it is in direct sun so I'll take a closer look at it this evening. Now to buy a cover for it.

[DavidNorcross]

Congratulations!

[Panhead John]

Congrats my friend, you’re gonna love having a griddle! Don’t be surprised if your other cookers get neglected. Soo glad I had a part in helping you spend your money!

[Mosca]

I was just thinking about this. Probably 95% of my outdoor cooking this summer has been on the griddle.

[LA Pork Butt]

Interesting! MCS lurks, but available space should keep it in check. But, I still will take a closer look.

[RonB]

Congrats! That's a great deal.

[RichieB]

Congratulations and as Panhead John said your other cookers are going to be somewhat neglected.

[58limited]

A quick look at the bad knob when a cloud came over and hid the sun (its 105^o today) reveled that the valve stem comes out with the knob. The valve might have to be replaced - I sent a message to Blackstone customer support.

[bardsleyque]

SCORE!!!! What a great find,enjoy!

[barelfly]

Excellent! Patience pays off! Enjoy that new cooker!

[Skip]

Very nice Blackstone! Have fun.

[Draznnl]

Congrats on the new cooker and on scoring such a big bargain. Looking forward to your reports on what a wonderful machine it is.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

Expect that we should be seeing some pics of smash burgers, flap jacks and stir-fry in the very near future!!
Nice Rig!!

[RiverJeff]

I like to shop just like that, What a score!

[jfmorris]

Great find! But yeah... the valve stem shouldn't be pulling out of the valve - the knob should pull off the stem. I imagine that valve is toast. Hopefully you can still use it while waiting on a replacement valve, and just work around that one burner.

[CaptainMike]

Great find! You're going to really enjoy cooking with this.