My New Thermoworks Smoke arrived!!

Ladeback69 · October 2016

Big_Green_Craig said:

@Ladeback69 So far, the only KickStarter program that I've actually received has been the Carson Rodizio. I love my Rodizios, but makes me wonder and skeptical if any of the other programs are legit.

I hope this one come through, it is very cool concept. We will see. I know of a bunch of BBQ people here in KC that are waiting as well.
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HeavyG · October 2016

Big_Green_Craig said:

@Ladeback69 So far, the only KickStarter program that I've actually received has been the Carson Rodizio. I love my Rodizios, but makes me wonder and skeptical if any of the other programs are legit.

I've participated in a couple dozen projects and they have all delivered (one is being delivered today!). Maybe I've just been lucky.

There have been a handful of notable failures on Kickstarter - the one drone project that collected over $3,000,000 in funding comes to mind - but they took some steps to lessen those chances a year or so ago.

Kickstarter does have a fullfilment study here - https://www.kickstarter.com/fulfillment

It shows that about 10% of projects fail to deliver. Obviously everyone has to decide for themselves their level of acceptable risk.

With the Meater project for instance, while I did have concerns about some of its technical aspects I did feel that they would be able to get it to market. However, I decided not to participate in that project mainly because they weren't offering enough of a discount over what they anticipated its normal retail price would be. To me the deal wasn't enticing enough that I couldn't just wait to get it once it appeared on Amazon.

GATraveller · October 2016

I've been quite curious about this one. I use my DigiQ for overnight cooks and need a wireless option to monitor the meat temp. I know what I'm asking for for Christmas!!

Ladeback69 · October 2016

HeavyG said:

Big_Green_Craig said:

@Ladeback69 So far, the only KickStarter program that I've actually received has been the Carson Rodizio. I love my Rodizios, but makes me wonder and skeptical if any of the other programs are legit.

I've participated in a couple dozen projects and they have all delivered (one is being delivered today!). Maybe I've just been lucky.

There have been a handful of notable failures on Kickstarter - the one drone project that collected over $3,000,000 in funding comes to mind - but they took some steps to lessen those chances a year or so ago.

Kickstarter does have a fullfilment study here - https://www.kickstarter.com/fulfillment

It shows that about 10% of projects fail to deliver. Obviously everyone has to decide for themselves their level of acceptable risk.

With the Meater project for instance, while I did have concerns about some of its technical aspects I did feel that they would be able to get it to market. However, I decided not to participate in that project mainly because they weren't offering enough of a discount over what they anticipated its normal retail price would be. To me the deal wasn't enticing enough that I couldn't just wait to get it once it appeared on Amazon.

GATraveller said:

I've been quite curious about this one. I use my DigiQ for overnight cooks and need a wireless option to monitor the meat temp. I know what I'm asking for for Christmas!!

I was looking at getting the Tappeque till I seen this and for a little less and wireless I went with the MEATER. Here is the Tappeque on Amazon for $199 that is WIFI and works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/Tappecue-V2-0-Probe-Thermometer-Mobile/dp/B00GWTTCES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476460641&sr=8-1&keywords=tappecue

HeavyG · October 2016

Ladeback69 said:

HeavyG said:

Big_Green_Craig said:

@Ladeback69 So far, the only KickStarter program that I've actually received has been the Carson Rodizio. I love my Rodizios, but makes me wonder and skeptical if any of the other programs are legit.

I've participated in a couple dozen projects and they have all delivered (one is being delivered today!). Maybe I've just been lucky.

There have been a handful of notable failures on Kickstarter - the one drone project that collected over $3,000,000 in funding comes to mind - but they took some steps to lessen those chances a year or so ago.

Kickstarter does have a fullfilment study here - https://www.kickstarter.com/fulfillment

It shows that about 10% of projects fail to deliver. Obviously everyone has to decide for themselves their level of acceptable risk.

With the Meater project for instance, while I did have concerns about some of its technical aspects I did feel that they would be able to get it to market. However, I decided not to participate in that project mainly because they weren't offering enough of a discount over what they anticipated its normal retail price would be. To me the deal wasn't enticing enough that I couldn't just wait to get it once it appeared on Amazon.

GATraveller said:

I've been quite curious about this one. I use my DigiQ for overnight cooks and need a wireless option to monitor the meat temp. I know what I'm asking for for Christmas!!

I was looking at getting the Tappeque till I seen this and for a little less and wireless I went with the MEATER. Here is the Tappeque on Amazon for $199 that is WIFI and works pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/Tappecue-V2-0-Probe-Thermometer-Mobile/dp/B00GWTTCES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476460641&sr=8-1&keywords=tappecue

I'm familiar with the Tappecue. I thought about buying one when they first came out but their original version had a really crappy case that was nowhere near being able to deal with a light rain drizzle or an accidental splash. Their latest version is much improved in that regard.

Terrebandit · October 2016

Isn't this thread about the Thermoworks Smoke?

My New Thermoworks Smoke arrived!!

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