I don't think that they have cornered the market share. I think that people who own Thermapens are just very happy with the product and not afraid to say it. When you hold it in your hand it just feels solid. The swing out probe does not feel loose or it is gonna break in three months. And very accurate and a quick reading. Long battery life from what I can tell. And the thing is seems to be water proof!
What I am trying ot point out here is that BOTH companies offer this same kind of quality, service and support. And - across the board, if a company is overall successful in any market, they WILL be great to deal with - or they will not continue to be successful.
Nope...Not a chance...all you need to do is ask around, and walk around BBQ comps to see this is true. Agin, a great testament to being the first in the marketplace, and building on that with good marketing.
The summation of everything I have pointed to is this: We have SO many quality choices in outdoor cooking gear. We really do, and it's great. I just find is funny - o.k.....hysterical - that almost no one thinks about even trying ANYTHING other than a Thermapen - in that product category.
Two takeaways:
1. Thermoworks has marketed their product so well - that there is not a close second product in most minds. That is a matter of fact even tho the facts are that the Maverick product has more features, and is within reason as fast.
2.WE as consumers forget HOW to "look outside of the box" pretty easily. We are swayed by popularity and numbers. Allow me to challenge all of us to think differently about the mechanics of HOW we choose any product. You may find yourself re-thinking some decisions, and be surprised by the answers.
Here is one example: In most categories of products, almost never is the most popular one - the best. There are a lot of variable we can apply to justify an outcome that we want - but, ont he face of merit and fact alone...almost never is it that the most popular product in any category the "best".
I am NOT saying that the Thermapen is inferior. I am saying that the market can and often does have biases for or against a product - and those biases can be sheerly due to the momentum of the leading product. That's it.
Jus always recognize the choices we have for all products. Compare features and benefits. Use LTBBQ members - because you KNOW us, and can trust that we will not steer you wrong. Post polls - but ask for "logical reasons" for the response. Ask our sponsors about product warranties, support, trials, etc. Post reviews.
Use THIS discussion to re-analyse how we look at stuff we use. It may not change you final decision - but it will make you really understand how you make choices.
