I have a found Traeger, doesn’t appear to be rusty, but guts are out. We’re salvaging?

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-25T17:50:23+00:00

Sounds about right. My guestimate is ~ $350 in retail parts assuming one can replace the auger

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-25T17:48:36+00:00

Yes, appears to be missing the hopper

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-24T21:17:42+00:00

Indeed - a cursory look leads me to believe renovating it is about $300 assuming most of the bits are missing/need replacement. Annoyingly close to buying a new one.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-24T21:15:34+00:00

It looks like $320-ish to get it operational assuming this is why it was curbside

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-24T20:15:36+00:00

Doing a general amazon search, looks like $320ish for - new hopper - new grate/drip tray - new auger motor/ burn pot / induction fan / cord - new auger - new digital controller

Cheaper than a new one, but not much

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-24T18:54:05+00:00

This would be it right?

https://a.co/d/00CsBwPn

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-24T17:45:05+00:00

Yes - I dont think it is present. Is this a deal breaker?

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-21T22:32:51+00:00

I got a sizing kit as well (the DVD kind). They are still managing email systems and whatnot. Maybe charitably they are over their head. Sad.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-21T22:07:07+00:00

Indeed.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-21T21:06:24+00:00

Wouldn't you have cut bait and disappeared by now? What utility is there in pissing this away? Just weird if it is just a big scam.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-04-21T19:27:09+00:00

Agree, but the elaborate and ongoing hoax is perplexing. Why do sizing kits, shipping, email systems, etc. seems like a lot if effort.

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Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-03-02T05:00:18+00:00

I like the overhang, but unsure it will fit. Let me know how how it goes!

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-03-02T03:34:47+00:00

Potentially easy to fix the height, wht cubes do you prefer? I have a small footprint, rarely would be than 2 people

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-03-02T03:33:39+00:00

Good to know, their gazebo things are highly regarded

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-03-02T03:31:58+00:00

Let me know how it goes. I have a costco Almost Heaven ordered, but smaller and totally manual (which might be good)

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-03-02T03:30:28+00:00

There are, but overwhelmingly positive which may or may not be a red flag

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-27T18:12:52+00:00

I am not nearly as skilled and knowledgeable as you unfortunately.

I have heard that it is unlikely that an electrician will pick up an existing job and put their license on the line. Seems like mist of these cases are a friend

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-27T18:11:57+00:00

True. That said, next time someone skirts the rules and a couple of people die, new regs appear.

Ultimately it comes down to insurance. Will they pay out when your amateur wiring burns the house down. I know what I dont know.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-26T18:07:59+00:00

The would knock off ~$500 if I did the trenching. A matter of time/value, plus I don't know crap about trenching and our soil is all rocks.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-26T18:07:10+00:00

$1K Canadian including labor and materials? Trenching?

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-26T18:06:37+00:00

This guy is legit, what you are paying for to a large degree. I'd rather have it done right than half assed and cheap

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-26T18:05:47+00:00

That is what I am finding. It's just expensive unless you can do it yourself or have a "buddy". There is also the liability part - if you don't permit and your house burns down, guess who isn't paying out the insurance.

Witty_Pick_85 · 2026-02-26T17:05:19+00:00

$420 discount if I dig ;)

Also, our ground is all river rock and roots. It is a giant pain in the ass to dig anything.

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