BGE price for a newbie

Fred Garvin · 03-20-2011, 12:18 PM

Hello all, newbie here just starting to get into this great bbq lifestyle.
Been researching tryin to figure out which grill/smoker to go with. Then saw this locally and wondering if a good deal or not...i figure I will get the straight from this group. Offer on demo eggs:

$692.50 + TAX FOR A MEDIUM (REGULARLY $806.26)
$879.00 + TAX FOR A LARGE (REGULARLY $1037.70)
$1183.50 + TAX FOR AN EXTRA LARGE (REGULARLY $1371.65)

THESE PACKAGES INCLUDE THE NEW EGG NEST WITH LOCKING CASTERS AND BRACER BAR, THE NEW STAINLESS STEEL GRID, SPRING BAND, DUAL FUNCTION METAL TOP, DAMPER TOP, THE NEW TRU-TEL TEMPERATURE GAUGE, DVD AND MANUAL. THESE EGGS ARE BRAND NEW. THEY WILL ONLY BE USED ONCE.

Your feedback is most welcome and looking forward to it...thanks!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 03-20-2011, 12:50 PM

Do they come with the BGE warranty?

Fred Garvin · 03-20-2011, 01:01 PM

Good question, did not say in the add. Only thing said was no refunds and no returns. Will have to find out. If no warranty I would be out on that anyway!

1_T_Scot · 03-20-2011, 01:10 PM

I paid right around $900 with nest, dual func top and bag of bge charcoal. Never used full warranty.

I did shop around the top end was $1200. This was a few years ago I would think the $879 for one used once is an ok deal.

Ron_L · 03-20-2011, 01:25 PM

Looking at the Large, the only things that are not part of a standard Egg is the nest and the stainless grid. I'm not sure what the "bracer bar" is. Maybe it is the Handler that allows the nest to be moved easier? Anyway, a local BGE dealer is going out of business and they have demo Large Eggs with the nest and Handler for $799, and with the nest and Eggmates for 819. A brand new Egg with nest and handler is $835. These are limited time prices, but give you a comparison point.

For the medium, they have a demo in a nest for $549.

thillin · 03-20-2011, 01:46 PM

The "bracer bar" is just an extra bar on the bottom of the nest. My guess is he's quoting the OK Eggfest demo eggs, in which case will have the full warranty.

THE NEW STAINLESS STEEL GRID, SPRING BAND, DUAL FUNCTION METAL TOP, DAMPER TOP, THE NEW TRU-TEL TEMPERATURE GAUGE, DVD AND MANUAL.
/\
This is the new standard package, which is one of the reasons for the 2011 price increase.

deepsouth · 03-20-2011, 01:58 PM

if they are eggfest demos, they will come with the warranty.

are they being sold in conjunction with an eggfest with a dealer involved?

Hoss · 03-20-2011, 01:58 PM

If they are Demo eggs from an Eggfest they will still have the Lifetime warranty.

Oldyote · 03-20-2011, 01:59 PM

My egg was a demo from a local Ace Hardware. I've had it seven years now and have had no problems with the warranty. The firebox cracked last year. They replaced it no questions asked.

R2Egg2Q · 03-20-2011, 02:01 PM

Yup, those are the prices from the OKC Eggfest demo eggs.

I find it suprising just how much the discounts on Eggfest demo eggs varies by Eggfest location.

The OKC Eggfest discount looks to be about 15% off. Out here in CA, the Eggs By The Bay Eggfest has them discounted 30% off. Last year when I went to EggtoberWest in Sacramento they were 25% off. I guess the discount amount is up to whoever is hosting the Eggfest.

I don't know how close you are to other Eggfests but you might compare demo egg pricing to any others that are close enough to consider. However at current gas prices, you're likely to eat up any additional savings in gas & time.

In my opinion, getting a demo egg is great as you're getting a fully assembled BGE with full warranty that has had a good part of the break-in done for you by someone who is likely a veteran Egghead. One question you could ask the organizer is if they'll replace the gasket if the cook fries it during the Eggfest by cooking too hot right out of the box.

OakPit · 03-20-2011, 02:17 PM

Those prices seem a bit high to me for a used BGE. We are around that price everyday for a new BGE. However, it is still a great price. As R2 said, the discounts are truly up to those holding an Eggfest and their overhead burden.

Just my .02

Bar · 03-20-2011, 02:21 PM

Fred Garvin......................now thats funny!

BBQ2Much · 03-20-2011, 02:22 PM

Since they sell at ACE hardware now, I'd try to find a good coupon like my fellow egghead buddy did. They weren't selling them at ACE when I bought mine several years ago--paid about $900.00 with Nest on a Large. I think he had a 10% off coupon which saved him 90 bucks.

Fred Garvin · 03-20-2011, 03:40 PM

Thanks All...appreciate the feedback. Yes it is the OK Eggfest and the local dealer is hosting.
I have talked to the dealer once a while back and they do seem high on a bunch of their stuff, high on they way they talk in addition to price. Maybe I will shop around as it seems I may be able to do just as good on a new one at another dealer.

Navy Smoker · 03-21-2011, 11:01 AM

I've owned and used kamados since 1975 and consider BGEs to be great products. However, if you haven't done so, you might want to investigate Primo Oval as an alternative. I believe the additional flexibility it provides in direct and offset cooking makes it unique in this marketplace. You won’t go wrong with either of these products. (For the record I'm a Promo owner, not a dealer.)

03-20-2011, 12:18 PM	#1
Fred Garvin Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 03-18-11 Location: OKC,OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BGE price for a newbie Hello all, newbie here just starting to get into this great bbq lifestyle. Been researching tryin to figure out which grill/smoker to go with. Then saw this locally and wondering if a good deal or not...i figure I will get the straight from this group. Offer on demo eggs: $692.50 + TAX FOR A MEDIUM (REGULARLY $806.26) $879.00 + TAX FOR A LARGE (REGULARLY $1037.70) $1183.50 + TAX FOR AN EXTRA LARGE (REGULARLY $1371.65) THESE PACKAGES INCLUDE THE NEW EGG NEST WITH LOCKING CASTERS AND BRACER BAR, THE NEW STAINLESS STEEL GRID, SPRING BAND, DUAL FUNCTION METAL TOP, DAMPER TOP, THE NEW TRU-TEL TEMPERATURE GAUGE, DVD AND MANUAL. THESE EGGS ARE BRAND NEW. THEY WILL ONLY BE USED ONCE. Your feedback is most welcome and looking forward to it...thanks! __________________ I used to be indecisive....now I am not sure!

03-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#2
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do they come with the BGE warranty? __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

03-20-2011, 01:01 PM	#3
Fred Garvin Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 03-18-11 Location: OKC,OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good question, did not say in the add. Only thing said was no refunds and no returns. Will have to find out. If no warranty I would be out on that anyway! __________________ I used to be indecisive....now I am not sure!

03-20-2011, 01:10 PM	#4
1_T_Scot is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-03-08 Location: Pontiac Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I paid right around $900 with nest, dual func top and bag of bge charcoal. Never used full warranty. I did shop around the top end was $1200. This was a few years ago I would think the $879 for one used once is an ok deal. __________________ Certified "MOINK" ball maker. Supporting Disabled Veterans. Link Removed. Diveheart .org Large Big Green Egg - Fathers Day 2009

03-20-2011, 01:25 PM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking at the Large, the only things that are not part of a standard Egg is the nest and the stainless grid. I'm not sure what the "bracer bar" is. Maybe it is the Handler that allows the nest to be moved easier? Anyway, a local BGE dealer is going out of business and they have demo Large Eggs with the nest and Handler for $799, and with the nest and Eggmates for 819. A brand new Egg with nest and handler is $835. These are limited time prices, but give you a comparison point. For the medium, they have a demo in a nest for $549. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

03-20-2011, 01:46 PM	#6
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The "bracer bar" is just an extra bar on the bottom of the nest. My guess is he's quoting the OK Eggfest demo eggs, in which case will have the full warranty. THE NEW STAINLESS STEEL GRID, SPRING BAND, DUAL FUNCTION METAL TOP, DAMPER TOP, THE NEW TRU-TEL TEMPERATURE GAUGE, DVD AND MANUAL. /\ This is the new standard package, which is one of the reasons for the 2011 price increase. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

03-20-2011, 01:58 PM	#7
deepsouth Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-21-10 Location: Biloxi, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	if they are eggfest demos, they will come with the warranty. are they being sold in conjunction with an eggfest with a dealer involved? __________________ Large BGE, Small BGE, Mini BGE, Weber 22.5 OTG, yellow thermapen

03-20-2011, 01:58 PM	#8
Hoss is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If they are Demo eggs from an Eggfest they will still have the Lifetime warranty.

03-20-2011, 01:59 PM	#9
Oldyote is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-24-10 Location: Duluth MN Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	My egg was a demo from a local Ace Hardware. I've had it seven years now and have had no problems with the warranty. The firebox cracked last year. They replaced it no questions asked. __________________ 2 Large Big Green Eggs, 1 Hybrid Grill, 1 restored Weber Performer in Green, 1 S-330 and 1 new super secret cooker so secret that not even I have seen it yet. Proud Member of the Zero's Club CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns "earthbound but aspiring.... A lumbering soul but trying to fly...(with)...not enough wingspread but plenty of intention."

03-20-2011, 02:01 PM	#10
R2Egg2Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Pleasanton, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yup, those are the prices from the OKC Eggfest demo eggs. I find it suprising just how much the discounts on Eggfest demo eggs varies by Eggfest location. The OKC Eggfest discount looks to be about 15% off. Out here in CA, the Eggs By The Bay Eggfest has them discounted 30% off. Last year when I went to EggtoberWest in Sacramento they were 25% off. I guess the discount amount is up to whoever is hosting the Eggfest. I don't know how close you are to other Eggfests but you might compare demo egg pricing to any others that are close enough to consider. However at current gas prices, you're likely to eat up any additional savings in gas & time. In my opinion, getting a demo egg is great as you're getting a fully assembled BGE with full warranty that has had a good part of the break-in done for you by someone who is likely a veteran Egghead. One question you could ask the organizer is if they'll replace the gasket if the cook fries it during the Eggfest by cooking too hot right out of the box. __________________ -John XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Mini BGE, Superior Smokers SS-Two, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Imperial Kamado, UDS (Darth Maul), Thai Charcoal cooker, Webers: 18.5" WSM, WGA, Summit S-620 NG; Stoker, Stealthy Black Thermapen, custom BGE & Weber handles by brethren martyleach IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Maker CLICK HERE to join us in a BBQ Brethren Throwdown!

03-20-2011, 02:17 PM	#11
OakPit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-17-09 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Those prices seem a bit high to me for a used BGE. We are around that price everyday for a new BGE. However, it is still a great price. As R2 said, the discounts are truly up to those holding an Eggfest and their overhead burden. Just my .02 __________________ -Tim Traditional Santa Maria Pit Mini, Small, Medium & Large BGE Weber 22" OTS & 26" OTG & 18"WSM & WGA Each wearing custom handles from Marty Leach

03-20-2011, 02:21 PM	#12
Bar Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fred Garvin......................now thats funny! __________________ Klose - 20" X 48" Offset Big Green Egg - XL & Medium Charbroil Red Gasser

03-20-2011, 02:22 PM	#13
BBQ2Much Found some matches. Join Date: 07-19-07 Location: Libertyville, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Since they sell at ACE hardware now, I'd try to find a good coupon like my fellow egghead buddy did. They weren't selling them at ACE when I bought mine several years ago--paid about $900.00 with Nest on a Large. I think he had a 10% off coupon which saved him 90 bucks.

03-20-2011, 03:40 PM	#14
Fred Garvin Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 03-18-11 Location: OKC,OK Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks All...appreciate the feedback. Yes it is the OK Eggfest and the local dealer is hosting. I have talked to the dealer once a while back and they do seem high on a bunch of their stuff, high on they way they talk in addition to price. Maybe I will shop around as it seems I may be able to do just as good on a new one at another dealer. __________________ I used to be indecisive....now I am not sure!

03-21-2011, 11:01 AM	#15
Navy Smoker Found some matches. Join Date: 11-15-10 Location: Aberdeen, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've owned and used kamados since 1975 and consider BGEs to be great products. However, if you haven't done so, you might want to investigate Primo Oval as an alternative. I believe the additional flexibility it provides in direct and offset cooking makes it unique in this marketplace. You won’t go wrong with either of these products. (For the record I'm a Promo owner, not a dealer.) __________________ 2 Primo Oval XLs, Primo JR, 1975 Japanese Kamado, WSM, Webber Gasser

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