Phoenix 818 Pro DC BS vs Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC: 5-year value retention (72% vs 72%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Phoenix 818 Pro DC BS holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Phoenix 818 Pro DC BS comes out ahead, holding about 72% of its value versus 72% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC. Over the first five years the Phoenix 818 Pro DC BS loses roughly $13,946 while the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC loses about $7,242 — a gap near $-6704.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Phoenix 818 Pro DC BS sheds about 16% in year one versus 22% for the Smoker Craft Excursion 17 Pro DC. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.
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