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Offline MadFoodScientist

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« Reply #-1 on: April 25, 2018, 06:22:39 PM »
I am getting ready to purchasing a Mak and am curious as to what people think is the best option for purchase.  Did you purchase yours direct from Mak or from the dealer?  Do you think there are any advantages from buying directly from Mak or do you think there are any advantages from buying from the dealer.  I appreciate any and all insight as I decide my choice!
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« on: April 25, 2018, 06:54:07 PM »
Buy direct. Let Mak keep all the profit.


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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2018, 07:03:12 PM »
MAK has only 1 current dealer. Big Papa Smokers. I would always prefer to buy direct from MAK. But there may be un-sold leftover stock at previous dealers.  Worth a shot. Of course, MAK will support your product, and you can always up-grade to newer features when you wish.
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« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2018, 07:27:36 PM »
Honestly you cannot go wrong whether you purchase directly from MAK or from Big Poppa Smokers.  Both are top notch companies to deal with.  I have never gotten anything less that stellar service from either one!
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« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2018, 07:40:54 PM »
Like TentHunteR said, you can't go wrong with either.  I just purchased my new Flame Zone for my 2 Star and I bought it from BPS. 
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« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2018, 09:38:15 PM »
Got mine from BPS, they treated me very well and free shipping from California to the Canadian border to boot :thumbup:
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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2018, 10:11:21 PM »
I bought from a local dealer.  Keep the money local.
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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2018, 11:26:17 PM »
Quote from: sparky on April 25, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I bought from a local dealer.  Keep the money local.

I thought there are no local MAK dealers now?
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2018, 11:30:46 PM »
Quote from: zueth on April 25, 2018, 11:26:17 PM
Quote from: sparky on April 25, 2018, 10:11:21 PM
I bought from a local dealer.  Keep the money local.

I thought there are no local MAK dealers now?
That is correct. They are sold direct. The only exception is Big Poppa Smokers. Between the two, I’d go directly through MAK... no question about it :)
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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2018, 07:39:42 AM »
I bought mine from a local dealer.
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Offline Dave R.

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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2018, 07:56:20 AM »
Buy direct is my suggestion. MAK will treat you right regardless but it never hurts to establish a personal relationship with the manufacturer. Give Bruce a call and if you have questions he or one of his cohorts will be glad to answer them. Who knows the grill better?
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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2018, 08:33:49 AM »
Quote from: sparky on April 26, 2018, 07:39:42 AM
I bought mine from a local dealer.
They stopped selling through local dealers about a year ago.  With the exception of BPS, MAK went with a direct sales business model.
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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2018, 10:02:34 AM »
Call and buy from MAK.
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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2018, 11:17:14 AM »
We went to the factory and picked up our two star.  :thumbup:
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Offline MadFoodScientist

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Re: Best place to purchase a Mak
« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2018, 05:29:51 PM »
Thanks for all the input everyone.  I am leaning towards purchasing direct from MAK.  I just have to decide which accessories to get now!  I am leaning towards the 3/4 upper rack, wifi, and an extra probe.  Debating the sear grate and possibly the griddle.
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