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OT........RTIC coolers, visited their office in Houston today
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I just foraged across town in our badly needed rain to visit their Houston office. The 15 minute trip took about 3 hour round trip. Got to love Houston weather and road construction...
I met both John and Jim. They were both super nice and showed me their line of coolers as well as compared it to the Yeti coolers they had in their office so one could compare the quality side by side.
They invited all questions and answered all my questions. In my opinion they were as honest and open as anyone I have every met. John was very apologetic for the production delays but wants to make sure ALL the aspects were perfect before any runs were made.
They showed me a couple very, very, minor changes that were being made to the currant production run. Detail seems very important to them.
These coolers were beautiful in quality and material. The finish on the coolers were perfect as were the components.
They will in the future offer a wire tray/basket as many others do now.
They openly invite visitors per their web site to visit their office in Houston. I took them up and was very happy to meet them. They do not have stock ready for sale so don't expect to walk out with a cooler. They only had the most recent prototypes.
I will be putting in an order for a 65qt Tan. I feel confident they have made a better cooler for a greatly reduced price.
John also encouraged me to take any photos of the coolers I wanted. I did not take any close ups as I only had my phone but build quality is awesome and solid.
I'm sold.
I just foraged across town in our badly needed rain to visit their Houston office. The 15 minute trip took about 3 hour round trip. Got to love Houston weather and road construction...
I met both John and Jim. They were both super nice and showed me their line of coolers as well as compared it to the Yeti coolers they had in their office so one could compare the quality side by side.
They invited all questions and answered all my questions. In my opinion they were as honest and open as anyone I have every met. John was very apologetic for the production delays but wants to make sure ALL the aspects were perfect before any runs were made.
They showed me a couple very, very, minor changes that were being made to the currant production run. Detail seems very important to them.
These coolers were beautiful in quality and material. The finish on the coolers were perfect as were the components.
They will in the future offer a wire tray/basket as many others do now.
They openly invite visitors per their web site to visit their office in Houston. I took them up and was very happy to meet them. They do not have stock ready for sale so don't expect to walk out with a cooler. They only had the most recent prototypes.
I will be putting in an order for a 65qt Tan. I feel confident they have made a better cooler for a greatly reduced price.
John also encouraged me to take any photos of the coolers I wanted. I did not take any close ups as I only had my phone but build quality is awesome and solid.
I'm sold.
Thank you,
Darian
Galveston Texas
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Thanks for sharing my friend.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Great info, thanks for making the trek and sharing! Excited to get mine!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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Brother Miah, I'm hurt that my word wasn't enoughJeremiah said:Crap. I'm sold as well.
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In the words of Mike: To the top^^^^^^^
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@Photo Egg Thanks for braving the weather to check this out. It is always comforting to know that some internet thing actually exists and is not just electrons bouncing around between computers.Southeast Florida - LBGE
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How many beers (cans) can I fit in the little one vs the medium one? This is an important questionLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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I can vouch for nice people, an office and staff and putting my hands on some nice coolers.loljtcBoynton said:@Photo Egg Thanks for braving the weather to check this out. It is always comforting to know that some internet thing actually exists and is not just electrons bouncing around between computers.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
@Eggcelsior mentioned that the 20's handle om the Yeti blows balls and pops off. Can you ask them if their handle works better?Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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A case in the small one.grege345 said:How many beers (cans) can I fit in the little one vs the medium one? This is an important question
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I preordered a blue one, now I only see white and tan?
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I did not ask them about the limited colors now being offered. Sorryauhoe said:I preordered a blue one, now I only see white and tan?Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Yeti is shorting usPhoto Egg said:LOL...true enough.
He did say their 20qt was actually 22qt. The Yeti 20qt was either 16qt or 18qt. Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Really? A case with some ice? Hmmmm who knew this would be the biggest hurdle to overcome today. I like my beers packed tight when I'm on the side by side. Less movement.buzd504 said:
A case in the small one.grege345 said:How many beers (cans) can I fit in the little one vs the medium one? This is an important questionLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos -
If needed cooler I would pull the trigger ASAP. Sounds like they are a true knock off off YETI and a much lowere price. They clearly copied YETI so I probably should get one anyway in case things change. Dang, what to do. Really want the 65. I need to just walk away......Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/ and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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I'm in, that's for making that trip. Pictures are awesome!I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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Just pull out that big fat wallet and get it my friend.4Runner said:Dang, what to do. Really want the 65.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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@4Runner You can't get a 65 without it's little brother 20!!! Right Scottie?Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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Tell em brotherHotch said:@4Runner You can't get a 65 without it's little brother 20!!! Right Scottie? Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Damn you people! I'm now browsing.Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/ and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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I put my money down last night . Thanks for the post , I feel much better about it now . :-)More meat please !! :-)
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I paid for mine (45) today.Atlanta, GA and Watts Bar Lake, TN
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OK, yall got me. Went ahead and paid up.
Ty for the trip from all of us. Nothing like a true egghead site visit and report.
Priceless.______________________________________________
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Chattanooga, TN.
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I have a 45quart yeti but the pricing on these is making my butthole pucker. I might need to but one just to test it out. Thanks for the info.Go Gamecocks!!!
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Thanks SGH, now I'm thinking about preordering another one!
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Darian - count yourself as one of the enablers now!
I was on the fence when I got the pre-order email. Noted that they were local, and thought about making a trip sometime (which I realized would not happen soon). Your report pushed me over the edge. Damn you!
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I add a third 65 today myself in case that hippy in NO wants one. Hope that you enjoy them brother.jakebge said:Thanks SGH, now I'm thinking about preordering another one!Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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