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BBQGuys Reviews Summary

BBQGuys is an online retailer specializing in BBQ grills, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor furniture. They offer financing options, free shipping on most orders, and a range of products from various brands.

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service
7
value
9
shipping
9
returns
8
quality
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Washington
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Poor Customer Service
August 5, 2024

I recently purchased an "Americana by Meco 2 in 1 Water Smoker" from BBQ Guys. I used it a total of three times and experienced a recurring issue with the electrical connection on the heating element cutting in and out. The only remedy for this was for someone to stand over the smoker and manually hold the connection in place which doesn't make for a very pleasant cooking experience on a hot summer evening.

I contacted their customer service department in the hope that they would offer some solution, perhaps a replacement part, that would solve the problem and make the smoker usable. Unfortunately they replied with a form e-mail informing me that I was past the thirty day return window, basically telling me "sorry your smoker doesn't work, but hey, better luck next time." Needless to say I won'd be doing business with them again.

I'm not shocked by poor, inattentive customer service these days, but I do feel it's appropriate and helpful to warn others about it.

Date of experience: August 5, 2024
Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
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Bad service e
January 19, 2024

Big fat zero to all services. Damaging instead of cleaning. Just stay away from this company uncertified bbq cleaners … Gas!

Date of experience: January 19, 2024
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not a fan.
October 29, 2023

Paid them almost $5000 and got a Coyote grill with a sensor that did not work. They told me to go to make a warranty claim on the manufacturer. This is for a sensor that could be mailed in an envelope. In my world, if you buy something from a seller, and they ship something defective, they should make it right.

Date of experience: October 29, 2023
Colorado
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Sent Us Damaged Items
April 25, 2023

Sent us broken items. We emailed as soon as we opened their packaging and they claim it's outside their damage policy. Makes no sense. Beware of these guys

Date of experience: April 25, 2023
Mississippi
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Review update
April 15, 2023

After receiving a faulty smoker, then speaking to several CS staff and mfg of Smokin Tex, PROBLEM has been resolved! And to their credit, the last Smokin Tex smoker purchased, I used for for ten years and passed it down to family. Will probably purchase another at a later date.

Date of experience: April 15, 2023
Idaho
1 review
1 helpful vote
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They are a problem
July 26, 2022

Cracked ceramic cooker. Arrived completely destroyed. No return or replacement possible. Read the reviews. Buy from anyone but them.

Date of experience: July 26, 2022
California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
July 14, 2022

Should have known better. Few years ago I had difficulty with BBQ Guys and their complete lack of customer service. On July 4 I ordered a grill that was on sale and promised to ship within 24 hours. Grill dud ship from So Cal on July 6 and arrived Portland area July 8. Great! I was expecting, as indicated on the tracking portal, a July 11 delivery. Nope. Every day I check the tracking portal and the expected delivery date is bumped another day. Now expected July 15. Doubt I'll get it. The warehouse it is in is literally 5 miles from me. No calls. No explanation. I had made plans based upon the info I was provided. I have reached to BBQ Guys; however, the return email promises a response in 3-5 days. I have disputedthe charge with my CC and will buy at my local Costco where the item is in stocks and $100 cheaper. Buyer beware.

Date of experience: July 14, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Cracked dome
July 2, 2022

Arrived cracked,,, called customer service,, got a run around,,, they gave me two choices,,, send it back at a 30% restocking fee(WTF), re stock a craked egg? Or they'd send me some high heat plaster to fix it? Screw them, bought a diamond drill bit, dilled a hole at the end of the crack, filled the hole with high heat mortor, done deal,,, should have spent the money and bought a Green Egg, live snd learn

Date of experience: July 2, 2022
Michigan
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great Service
June 19, 2022

I purchased a large wood burning pizza oven and added the assembly service. I am very pleased with the purchased and the man from Handy that assembled the unit was excellent. I highly recommend this site!

Date of experience: June 18, 2022
Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Shannon arrived on time was well prepared for the job and it was very pleasant throughout the entire project. She even hauled away all the trash and packaging materials that came with the grill

Date of experience: April 19, 2022
Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bait & switch
May 18, 2021

Thye don't tell you everythign you need, shows you lower prices for similar items on other sites but after you order you realize you're missing important addons, shady

Date of experience: May 18, 2021
New Jersey
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Happy Kamado grill owner
February 4, 2021

Ordered several Kamado joe replacement parts on Friday via internet. Order fully delivered to me via fed ex on Tuesday... 4 days later... Excellent! Super fast ship. Order 100% fulfilled and all items correct. Original Kamado parts.
Thank you

Date of experience: February 3, 2021
Israel
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Helpful but little slow
December 17, 2020

This site if helpful but the pages load slowly. Anyway, I recommend this site for any griller who wants to have a fun barbecue.

Date of experience: December 16, 2020
Georgia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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I recently set up an outdoor dream kitchen with the help from components purchased through BBQGuys.com. They were not the cheapest, but they provide high quality products and services. Shipping was quick and very well packaged. Directions and extra parts for a variety of installation options were provided.
When I did have a problem with a gas hose connection being too short, they took care of the return with no problems despite the fact that I purchased the hose months earlier. See, there was a delay installing the outdoor kitchen due to a very slow contractor and plumbing subcontractor.

Date of experience: January 1, 2019