To be clear, I do not have immediate plans to buy a Grilla, but I have been wondering what folks would do.
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Preferred Charcoal:
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Favorite Rubs:
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Favorite Whiskey/Beer:
Anything Peaty or anything from New Holland brewery
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I am about a three hour drive from Grilla HQ in Michigan. Would it be worth making the trip to pick up a Grilla in person?
To be clear, I do not have immediate plans to buy a Grilla, but I have been wondering what folks would do.
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Having never been to Holland, I can't recommend one way or the other. I think they throw in some free pellets if you buy it in person though, as it saves them the shipping costs b/c shipping is free.
I ordered my grill on a Wednesday and it was here 48 hours later. It was delivered on a pallet FWIW, and the delivery company was able to wheel it into my garage where I put it together the next day.
The Traeger I bought at our lake house in Wisconsin I bought online in the morning from for a pick up at the Home Depot in Lake Geneva. I needed a friend to help me get it into the car, and unload it. And honestly, it was a tight squeeze in the back of my SUV. I don't know the dimensions of the Grilla, but it is bigger than the Traeger so I don't even know if I could get in the car. Personally I wouldn't make the 6+ hour drive just to buy a Grilla. I might do it if I was there for some other reason and I knew I could fit it into my car, but that's also because I really hate driving into Indiana what with all the construction going on on the Tri-state and in the loop. If I was in the area, if anything, I would stop by their store and at least check it out.Last edited by radiodome21; May 26, 2021, 08:37 PM.
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Depends on how busy you are. I’ve been to the store here in Dallas, and it’s a neat place to see all the cookers lined up together. You probably could get it home ok, especially if you have a pickup, but might need a buddy to unload. They do have a special deal for picking up rather than shipping.
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Take into consideration you won't have a courier or trucking company manhandling it for up to a week before delivery.
Like Soonerpop I'm retired and do have access to a pick up so different situation for me.
Moot point, can't get across the border anyway.
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Cookers:
WSM 18.5
Weber Genesis NG
Grilla Silverbac
Traeger 575
SNS Kettle
Accessories:
Thermapen
Signals X4
Another thing to consider......IL has a 10% sales tax. I just looked at my receipt from March. I paid $100 in taxes alone. I bought the grill and some accessories. Not sure what MI tax is, but I assume it's less than IL. That savings could go towards something good, like some 2 Hearted Ale from Bell's Brewery which is a little outside of Holland.Last edited by radiodome21; May 27, 2021, 10:50 AM.
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Current Portfolio:
Joule
Akorn (Bandit)
PK300
Old (sold) Loves:
PBC
Weber 22" Premium
Masterbuilt Gravity 560
Thermometers:
Inkbird
Thermoworks POP
Combustion Inc (on the way!)
Preferred Charcoal:
Masterbuilt Lump
Favorite Rubs:
Homemade (mainly MMD/Just Like Katz rub)
Other Accessories:
Mercer brisket slicing knife
Rapala brisket trimming knife
SS BBQ trays
NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
LEM # 8 Meat Grinder
Lodge 5-Quart Dutch Oven + Skillet
Meat Claws
Grill Rescue Brush
Meat Fridge for dry aging
Favorite Whiskey/Beer:
Anything Peaty or anything from New Holland brewery
I forgot about taxes. I ran the Grilla through the cart and tax ended up being $60 (so about 7%). I'd have to measure the SUV to see if it can fit in the back, but I'm guessing it probably can especially if I roll down the seats.
I will keep thinking about it.
I like the idea of the pick-up special, the chance to meet Mark and a few guys on the team, and a chance to visit my favorite brewery ( https://www.newhollandbrew.com/ ) .
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Current Portfolio:
Joule
Akorn (Bandit)
PK300
Old (sold) Loves:
PBC
Weber 22" Premium
Masterbuilt Gravity 560
Thermometers:
Inkbird
Thermoworks POP
Combustion Inc (on the way!)
Preferred Charcoal:
Masterbuilt Lump
Favorite Rubs:
Homemade (mainly MMD/Just Like Katz rub)
Other Accessories:
Mercer brisket slicing knife
Rapala brisket trimming knife
SS BBQ trays
NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
LEM # 8 Meat Grinder
Lodge 5-Quart Dutch Oven + Skillet
Meat Claws
Grill Rescue Brush
Meat Fridge for dry aging
Favorite Whiskey/Beer:
Anything Peaty or anything from New Holland brewery
Grilla also sent me a $25 gift card offer since I added and removed something from my cart. Sneaky...
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I lived in Holland for 4 years while I was in seminary, as well as numerous visits prior to that. I had relatives, including grandparents, who lived there for many years. With the sights in Holland itself, and access to Lake Michigan, you can easily keep busy for several days. I traveled 90 miles each way to buy my OG from a former dealer, and six hours each way to buy my Blaz'n Grid Iron which was also a dealer closeout. Saved about $3-400 on the OG, and close to a grand on the Blaz'n with accessories that were thrown in. Also got to stay overnight with my daughter on the Blaz'n and see her new house. Where I live in the middle of no-where, 3 hours is not a long trip.
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Current Portfolio:
Joule
Akorn (Bandit)
PK300
Old (sold) Loves:
PBC
Weber 22" Premium
Masterbuilt Gravity 560
Thermometers:
Inkbird
Thermoworks POP
Combustion Inc (on the way!)
Preferred Charcoal:
Masterbuilt Lump
Favorite Rubs:
Homemade (mainly MMD/Just Like Katz rub)
Other Accessories:
Mercer brisket slicing knife
Rapala brisket trimming knife
SS BBQ trays
NoCry Cut Resistant Gloves
LEM # 8 Meat Grinder
Lodge 5-Quart Dutch Oven + Skillet
Meat Claws
Grill Rescue Brush
Meat Fridge for dry aging
Favorite Whiskey/Beer:
Anything Peaty or anything from New Holland brewery
Pretty sold on making the trip.
A lot of unexpected expenses are going to have to push this back until probably next year though.
Sigh.
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