[Walmart] Commodore Expert Pellet Smoker (50%) 269$ in store WMMV

Jul 19th, 2021 6:25 pm

#1

mysteryman [OP]: Newbie; Aug 27, 2005; 20 posts; 15 upvotes; Gatineau

Jul 19th, 2021 6:25 pm

[Walmart] Commodore Expert Pellet Smoker (50%) 269$ in store WMMV

Deal Link:: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert-Grill ... /675237961
Price:: 269
Savings:: 50%
Retailer:: Walmart

They started to reduce BBQ at my local Walmart and got the Commodore Pellet Smoker for 269$.

I have assembled and used it today and it actually not a bad pellet smoker for 269$. Metal heavier than I would expect weight about 150 lbs. External probe and can be controlled using Bluetooth.

Bought in Gatineau, La Gappe Store, had 4 left.

https://stocktrack.ca/?s=wm&upc=62773514818

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Jul 19th, 2021 9:17 pm

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teeceecee: Newbie; Sep 26, 2016; 59 posts; 103 upvotes

Jul 19th, 2021 9:17 pm

Ill take 64.

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Jul 19th, 2021 9:48 pm

#3

will888: Deal Expert; Dec 12, 2009; 26962 posts; 17077 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 19th, 2021 9:48 pm

The quality of the BBQs that Walmart sells, I am not sure half price is low enough. Some of the metal is less solid than soup can.

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Jul 19th, 2021 9:58 pm

#4

hyperactiveme: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 4782 posts; 1544 upvotes; Niagara Falls, ON

Jul 19th, 2021 9:58 pm

For the price it's a great introduction to pellet grills.

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Jul 20th, 2021 9:23 am

#5

nico29: Member; Aug 21, 2011; 219 posts; 168 upvotes

Jul 20th, 2021 9:23 am

Interesting. Looks good for the price, but would you expect it to rust out or have an auger failure within a couple years?

Jul 20th, 2021 9:45 am

#6

TAZ99: Sr. Member; Jan 12, 2007; 580 posts; 347 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 20th, 2021 9:45 am

teeceecee wrote: ↑ Ill take 64.

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Jul 20th, 2021 9:57 am

#7

MatrixDealCrazy: Member; May 18, 2019; 209 posts; 104 upvotes; ON

Jul 20th, 2021 9:57 am

Not sure about pellet BBQ, but i have been using 4+1 burner Expert Grill from Walmart. it is 60000 BTU and works perfectly fine. The assembly guide was not so elaborative, but once assembled it is very good grill in just 228$+ Tax.

Have used it multiple times and this is at par with any other costly grill.

I know looks are not of steel and this is black grill but i am ok with the work and end result.

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Jul 20th, 2021 2:39 pm

#8

dacraig: Jr. Member; Aug 25, 2010; 102 posts; 212 upvotes; Woodstock

Jul 20th, 2021 2:39 pm

Thanks OP.
I was hesitant since I am normally a Weber only guy, but I've been tip toing on the idea of a pellet grill for a while. I have a WSM and I don't use it as much as I would like to. I read a lot of Reddit posts on this grill and there are a couple hacks (high temp gasket around the door and clamps to hold the door in tightly and lose less smoke) that have been successful.

I know this isn't going to be the best but it'll make a good starter and then I can go from there.

In for 1!

Jul 20th, 2021 3:02 pm

#9

hyperactiveme: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 4782 posts; 1544 upvotes; Niagara Falls, ON

Jul 20th, 2021 3:02 pm

nico29 wrote: ↑ Interesting. Looks good for the price, but would you expect it to rust out or have an auger failure within a couple years?

This also happens on a $4k Yoder. Some need to paint yearly. Bunch of us bought the princess auto ones without regret

. I'm still waiting for mine to die to upgrade for Wi-Fi. I understand your hesitancy though

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Jul 20th, 2021 3:29 pm

#10

gr8dlr: Deal Expert; Sep 1, 2005; 19503 posts; 14493 upvotes; Markham

Jul 20th, 2021 3:29 pm

Can't seem to order online with curbside pickup. Price stays at the regular amount. Guess it's meant to be that I don't buy another grill.

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Jul 21st, 2021 1:05 pm

#11

Frankie3s: Deal Fanatic; Jul 4, 2004; 9288 posts; 2401 upvotes

Jul 21st, 2021 1:05 pm

teeceecee wrote: ↑ Ill take 64.

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Jul 21st, 2021 1:07 pm

#12

Richfields: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2011; 3665 posts; 2316 upvotes; West Coast

Jul 21st, 2021 1:07 pm

As some have mentioned, this is a good entry into pellet grills. I bought a small portable Pit Boss from Canadian Tire when they went on sale for 299 and loved them over my older Masterbuilt that I used with a pellet tray. Months later, I ordered the OG from Grilla Grills and have been using it 5x a week since getting it. Careful, this gateway purchase will start you on a slippery (but tasty) slope

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Jul 21st, 2021 3:54 pm

#13

hyperactiveme: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 4782 posts; 1544 upvotes; Niagara Falls, ON

Jul 21st, 2021 3:54 pm

Richfields wrote: ↑ Months later, I ordered the OG from Grilla Grills

Great purchase, I've been eyeing a chimp but looks like the GMG DC will win out.

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Jul 22nd, 2021 8:19 am

#14

DRC: Deal Addict; Dec 7, 2009; 1285 posts; 851 upvotes; East of Toronto

Jul 22nd, 2021 8:19 am

Had a look at that assembly video. Reminds me of how they packaged gas barbeques 25 years ago. I wonder how many pieces I will have left over if I buy this one. The price is tempting though... Thanks OP.

Jul 22nd, 2021 10:52 am

#15

mysteryman [OP]: Newbie; Aug 27, 2005; 20 posts; 15 upvotes; Gatineau

Jul 22nd, 2021 10:52 am

Probably the easiest cheap BBQ I have assembled so far, everything was fitting together no extra part lol. Main cooking chamber and peller hopper assembly already assembled, mainly what left to do is the legs, shelve, handle.

There reviews on youtube and one guys did mesure the metal gauge, this is not heavy like a Yoder, but alot thicker than tin can. There a 2 year warranty, the email seem to be pointing to NexGrill.

I have used it for a few cook, so far so good, this will replace my portable Asmoke. The taste doesn't beat my offset, but pellet is so convenient.

Jul 25th, 2021 12:26 pm

#16

JWL: Deal Guru; Nov 18, 2005; 11801 posts; 3477 upvotes; Kingston

Jul 25th, 2021 12:26 pm

mysteryman wrote: ↑ They started to reduce BBQ at my local Walmart and got the Commodore Pellet Smoker for 269$.

Ran across this deal on Stocktrack, picked one up and then was going to post here but found this thread.

Maybe add "pellet smoker" to the title? I ignored it when posted as a "grill" but would have been all over it as a pellet smoker. Thanks.

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Jul 26th, 2021 4:29 pm

#17

OtziTheIceMan: Newbie; Sep 27, 2016; 3 posts; 2 upvotes

Jul 26th, 2021 4:29 pm

Picked one up and used it yesterday. Seemed to work pretty well. Good first try.

there is a two year warranty, but the manual says it is only valid in the states. There was a 2 year warranty offered at Wal-Mart for $30.

Jul 26th, 2021 5:16 pm

#18

JWL: Deal Guru; Nov 18, 2005; 11801 posts; 3477 upvotes; Kingston

Jul 26th, 2021 5:16 pm

Used mine for the first time today. First 4 hours of smoking went well, then I reduced the temp from 250* F to 225* F. The temp dropped to 130* then went up to 300* before I turned it off and put the meat in the oven to finish.

Also the Bluetooth was only good for about 2m rather than the 50m advertised. Both were problems noted in some of the bad reviews.

I contacted the company and a replacement control board will be shipped to me soon. Hopefully that will move me from a 1-star to a 5-star review.

Got a good tip from an experienced smoker: remove the Searing Station Pull Handle and cover the Grease Drain Pan in foil. Just make sure the foil conforms to the shape so that the grease will still drain to the sides then to the end. Clean up was just a matter of balling up the foil.

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Jul 26th, 2021 10:28 pm

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fyrebug: Member; Mar 9, 2020; 359 posts; 690 upvotes

Jul 26th, 2021 10:28 pm

Load pellet ,8,1

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Jul 29th, 2021 8:58 pm

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Casper: Deal Addict; Jan 9, 2002; 2704 posts; 662 upvotes; Burlington

Jul 29th, 2021 8:58 pm

Assembled in just under an hour tonight. No extra parts. Actually impressed with the quality considering the source, seems very solid. Wondering how long the touchscreen will last in weather though. Trout this weekend.

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