Response: Hi, you inquired about this shipment last week. At that time the smoker was not ready for pickup - it took the manufacturer longer to get it finished than expected. The smoker is ready for pickup now. If still interested please contact me. Thanks, Gene (8/17/2007)

Response: Can it be picked up this weekend? (8/17/2007)

Response: I just talked to the seller - they can go up and let the shipper in over the weekend, but they need to do it by appointment and need to know if it would be pulled behind a truck or if they need to have someone there that can operate a forklift. Also, is the price the same $595 as quoted before? And last, my only hesitation is in looking at your feedback there have been a number of comments about you booking deals and not showing up, being difficult to reach, etc. I'm not making a judgement here, since I am only reading one side of the story, so don't get me wrong. I just want to be sure we can reach you if we need to and that this will go smoothly just as planned. Thanks for your understanding. (8/17/2007)

Response: We would tow it behind either my chevy duramax or suburban. We have a boat going back to Colorado from Florida this weekend and will be using both vehicles. Not sure how to defend myself regarding that, except to say that some shippers have a knack for calling at bad times. I try real hard NOT to talk on the cell phone while pulling theirs or someone elses prize possession We will be in the Dallas, Mansfield area within 16- 20 hours of pickup so you wont have much time to talk anyways. (8/17/2007)

Response: Ok, thanks for your response. Lets go ahead and book the deal - you can place another bid and we will accept it. I will need to let the seller know what day/time you would be picking it up - and it looks like you will be pulling it behind a truck or Suburban and NOT on a trailer...correct? Thanks, Gene (8/17/2007)