Shoud I get the EGG? Quickly Please!

Smokeat · 07-09-2013, 03:01 PM

Costco is blowing out remaining inventory of Vision Kamado cooker @ $400. I know this is a great deal, and I do not have a ceramic grill, but should I add one of these to my alarmingly growing grill collection?

I know many of you have a diverse collection of outdoor cooking appliances, and I know eggheads love them, but does it really offer a different experience, say from kettle grills. I do understand their attributes such as holding temps and charcoal conservation, but will it add something I am overlooking?

I usually buy first, then question myself afterwards, and my wife even gave the green light(Bestest wife ever!), but I really could use some reassurance before I drop another sizable(for me) chunk of change. Thanks to all who can quickly reply, as I know word is getting out about the price drop and there are only a few left in inventory.

SmokerKing · 07-09-2013, 03:01 PM

yes, size?

jasonjax · 07-09-2013, 03:07 PM

Super high heat cooking if you so desire for searing steaks even better than a kettle imho, plus being able to cook pizzas, plus being able to cook low n' slow for hours on end without adding fuel ... if you have considered one in the past I would pull the trigger. If you are doing it purely for a good deal I would not. My $.02.

Smokeat · 07-09-2013, 03:07 PM

The Classic?
Features:
596 sq. in. Cooking Area, 2-Tier 304 SS Flip Cooking Grates, Heavy Duty Vinyl Cover

Replying to SmokerKing, sorry I didn't quote

Smokeat · 07-09-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonjax

Super high heat cooking if you so desire for searing steaks even better than a kettle imho, plus being able to cook pizzas, plus being able to cook low n' slow for hours on end without adding fuel ... if you have considered one in the past I would pull the trigger. If you are doing it purely for a good deal I would not. My $.02.

Thanks, I must admit that the deal is what has got the buzz going right now. It seems to be a really good price, plus the Costco return policy if there is a problem. I may buy then research more without opening the box. I have seen eggs in action at comps and have never really been bitten. Although I always am on the lookout for a WSM also, and I already have a large offset.

DownHomeQue · 07-09-2013, 03:18 PM

yes yes yea yea yes yes howl yes................ by the way did i say YES!

ButtBurner · 07-09-2013, 03:19 PM

if all you are going to gain is higher heat then just put bricks under the cooking grate to get them closer to the food

as far as cooking pizza, you can get one of those pizza adapters that go on the kettle. I cook pizza on mine without anything, comes out fine. I am not really big into that though

for $400 I would not get it

Big George's BBQ · 07-09-2013, 03:21 PM

I can cook <150 degrees and > 700 degrees on my Large BGE Absolutely love it

Tsevg9 · 07-09-2013, 03:33 PM

Ehh, I am in your same boat. I saw the deal at my local CostCo. I am perfectly fine with my kettle and UDS.

legendaryhog · 07-09-2013, 03:41 PM

Do it, and get one of the electric temp controllers. You will cook on it tons. I wasn't huge on my BGE until I got the temp controller. Now I hardly ever use my backyard offset.

Also, if you don't end up liking it, you can get some bucks back listing it on craigslist.

thaifighter06 · 07-09-2013, 03:52 PM

YES. Absolutely.

Ron_L · 07-09-2013, 03:57 PM

Sure... Get an Egg. But you're asking about a Vision Kamado...

stl-rich · 07-09-2013, 03:58 PM

I'd get one but I got an Akorn for under $220

ssv3 · 07-09-2013, 04:17 PM

I guarantee you won't be disappointed and especially at that price. Ceramic grills are in a league of their own IMHO.

cayenne · 07-09-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

Sure... Get an Egg. But you're asking about a Vision Kamado...

Yeah, I was wondering about that too...so, it is not a 'true' Green Egg?

C

07-09-2013, 03:01 PM	#1
Smokeat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-09 Location: IE California	Shoud I get the EGG? Quickly Please! Costco is blowing out remaining inventory of Vision Kamado cooker @ $400. I know this is a great deal, and I do not have a ceramic grill, but should I add one of these to my alarmingly growing grill collection? I know many of you have a diverse collection of outdoor cooking appliances, and I know eggheads love them, but does it really offer a different experience, say from kettle grills. I do understand their attributes such as holding temps and charcoal conservation, but will it add something I am overlooking? I usually buy first, then question myself afterwards, and my wife even gave the green light(Bestest wife ever!), but I really could use some reassurance before I drop another sizable(for me) chunk of change. Thanks to all who can quickly reply, as I know word is getting out about the price drop and there are only a few left in inventory.

07-09-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
Smokeat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-01-09 Location: IE California	The Classic? Features: 596 sq. in. Cooking Area, 2-Tier 304 SS Flip Cooking Grates, Heavy Duty Vinyl Cover Replying to SmokerKing, sorry I didn't quote Last edited by Smokeat; 07-09-2013 at 03:18 PM.. Reason: Stupidity

07-09-2013, 03:18 PM	#6
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07-09-2013, 03:19 PM	#7
ButtBurner Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Dearborn Mi, Manton Mi	if all you are going to gain is higher heat then just put bricks under the cooking grate to get them closer to the food as far as cooking pizza, you can get one of those pizza adapters that go on the kettle. I cook pizza on mine without anything, comes out fine. I am not really big into that though for $400 I would not get it __________________ Michigan Custom 'Que "Serving Those Who Have Served US" Shirley Fabrication Custom Smoker Member Great Lakes BBQ Assn ServSafe Food Handler Certified [URL]https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Custom-Que/327994370697180?sk=timeline[/URL]

07-09-2013, 03:21 PM	#8
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	I can cook <150 degrees and > 700 degrees on my Large BGE Absolutely love it __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

07-09-2013, 03:01 PM	#2
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	yes, size?

07-09-2013, 03:07 PM	#3
jasonjax Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-20-07 Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida Name/Nickname : Jason	Super high heat cooking if you so desire for searing steaks even better than a kettle imho, plus being able to cook pizzas, plus being able to cook low n' slow for hours on end without adding fuel ... if you have considered one in the past I would pull the trigger. If you are doing it purely for a good deal I would not. My $.02.

07-09-2013, 03:33 PM	#9
Tsevg9 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-02-13 Location: Saint Louis, MO	Ehh, I am in your same boat. I saw the deal at my local CostCo. I am perfectly fine with my kettle and UDS. __________________ Learning the ropes of BBQ, built my first UDS and have a few butts under my belt

07-09-2013, 03:41 PM	#10
legendaryhog is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-13 Location: LawrenceFarkingKansas	Do it, and get one of the electric temp controllers. You will cook on it tons. I wasn't huge on my BGE until I got the temp controller. Now I hardly ever use my backyard offset. Also, if you don't end up liking it, you can get some bucks back listing it on craigslist. __________________ -jeremiah LG BGE-Brinkman Cimmaron-Custom Pull-behind (old grade school boiler)-Weber Kettle-DCS 30" some say he's dead...some say he never will be.

07-09-2013, 03:52 PM	#11
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07-09-2013, 03:57 PM	#12
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Sure... Get an Egg. But you're asking about a Vision Kamado... __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

07-09-2013, 03:58 PM	#13
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07-09-2013, 04:17 PM	#14
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	I guarantee you won't be disappointed and especially at that price. Ceramic grills are in a league of their own IMHO. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)