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            "text": "Entry-level steel kamados start around $300–500. Mid-range ceramic kamados run $700–1,200. Premium ceramic kamados (Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, Primo) range from $1,200–2,500 for a typical Classic/Large size, with XL models hitting $3,000+."
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            "text": "Dense, kiln-fired ceramic is expensive to manufacture and ship (the cookers weigh 150–250 lbs). Lifetime warranties and high-quality hardware add cost. Spread over a 20+ year lifespan, the cost per cook is lower than most pellet or gas grills."
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            "text": "Accessories add up: cart/nest ($150–400), shelves ($100–300), heat deflector ($60–150), pizza stone ($50–100), grill cover ($50–100), thermometers ($30–200). Budget $300–800 extra in year one beyond the kamado itself."
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            "text": "Premium ceramic kamados hold value exceptionally well — used examples often sell for 50–70% of new price after 10 years. Cheap steel kamados depreciate much faster, often losing half their value within 2–3 years."
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