Jeff Posted October 4, 2016 Report Posted October 4, 2016 Just wanted to give you all a little background in case I end up posting here. I bought a "Richard Johnson" K7 back in early 2000s, the "better" Sacramento days, as I understand. It has served me very well over the years and is still mainly intact. Unfortunately looking at the lack of repair parts (I've got a dislodged top-cap spider) and how the customer service from RJ has apparently degraded over the years, I'm considering buying a replacement. Jeff San Francisco area
Syzygies Posted October 4, 2016 Report Posted October 4, 2016 Yes, that has been my path too, although my K7 fell apart faster. I visited East Germany just after the wall fell. It was common in those days to buy a BMW in West Germany, drive it while on vacation, then have it shipped home. I tried telling my hosts with a straight face that I wanted to do the same thing with a Trabant. (Remember the car-casses lining the road to freedom, as people overloaded Trabants while fleeing, and they broke down?) The K7 was my Trabant, my KK is my BMW. My KK works a lot better than my K7 ever did. All the little things. You'll have no regrets if you decide to switch.
tony b Posted October 4, 2016 Report Posted October 4, 2016 As another POSK owner (my K7 was one of the first batch made in Indonesia, so it didn't suck as bad as the later ones), you will not regret upgrading to whatever size KK works for you. I learned a lot about ceramic smoking and grilling on the POSK, and back then, their Forum was almost as awesome as this one (til RJ started "banning" people left and right). You know in your heart what the right thing to do is, just follow your conscience!
Bruce Pearson Posted October 5, 2016 Report Posted October 5, 2016 Jeff if you would like to see a BBKK32 up close and personal I live in Fremont and would be happy to show you mine. Just let me know.
bosco Posted October 5, 2016 Report Posted October 5, 2016 Never owning the other brand I can't compare. However, I will say that everything Dennis stands for is represented in the Komodo Kamado. His engineering quality, design, warranty and customer support is the best that I have ever seen. Buying a KK is nothing but quality and you will be amazed with the customer service end of this product. Cant wait to see what you purchase. I currently own a 23 and a 32 and love them!!
Stile88 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Posted October 5, 2016 Welcome to the forum jeff you wont be disappointed in the least if you upgrade to the kk good luck on what size will suit you
Jon B. Posted October 5, 2016 Report Posted October 5, 2016 Jeff, The other major brands of ceramic cookers will do a good job for you ( I still own and cook on 2 of them), however my KK makes them look like just clay cooking pots. The substance and quality difference is amazing. After owning and cooking my KK........I wish I would have found out about them sooner. My money would have been better spent on two KK's upfront. Best of luck with your decision. Jon B. 2
Jeff Posted October 11, 2016 Author Report Posted October 11, 2016 That I see "Owners" beneath my name tells me that this isn't a secret, but I've got a 22" Supreme Hi-Cap being delivered tomorrow (in creme pebble, as I recall). Wish I didn't have a week full of meetings so that I didn't have to wait until the weekend to uncrate and fire it up! Thanks for the offers of showing off your own KKs! I had a great couple calls with Dennis and figured that this was the time. As much as many malign the Richard Johnson pieces, the pre-Mexico ones were better than most of their competitors' product. I'd still rather cook on an intact K7 than a BGE, for example. Once mine arrives and I get it going, you'll no doubt see some photos of it, properly smoking away. 1
ckreef Posted October 11, 2016 Report Posted October 11, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
Stile88 Posted October 11, 2016 Report Posted October 11, 2016 Congrats looking forward to seeing the pics
MacKenzie Posted October 11, 2016 Report Posted October 11, 2016 Jeff, you are going to love the 22 inch Hi-Cap. Looking forward to seeing your pixs.:)
tony b Posted October 11, 2016 Report Posted October 11, 2016 Woo, Hoo! Welcome to the Obsession! Can't wait to see the pictures of the grand reveal and that all important virgin cook!
Jeff Posted October 12, 2016 Author Report Posted October 12, 2016 Stopped by my favorite local butcher and grabbed some beef ribs (trim from their in-house dry-aged racks) and a rack of pork baby back (among other delectables). Two refrigerators makes getting the rub on them for a day in advance is such a luxury. Now to find the hickory chips after the move...
Steve M Posted October 12, 2016 Report Posted October 12, 2016 Awesome, I look forward to seeing the 22" in action.
