BGE on CL

DaChief · 10-09-2012, 12:04 PM

I am going by to look at a large BGE that was just advertised on CL pretty near my house for $500. I really haven't looked into them that much and was looking for pointers of things I should look out for from those of you that experience with these. According to the poster, no damage at all and hasn't been used very much. Other than obvious cracks/felt seal is there something else I should examine closely?

fnbish · 10-09-2012, 12:17 PM

Don't worry too much about the gasket as they can be easily replaced if it is burnt out. Obviously it is something to look at, but probably the bottom of the list for a deal breaker. Other than cracks make sure it opens and closes correctly.

early mornin' smokin' · 10-09-2012, 02:57 PM

rust on the hinges, or any other part. Cracked firebox or fire ring. Make sure he has the metal top and the ceramic top. The bottom damper isn't bent or missing. The fire grate is in the bottom of the egg. Any accessories? plate setter? grid extender? ash tool? grid lifter? electric lighter? none of that...i'd offer $400

Oldyote · 10-09-2012, 03:13 PM

Inspect as closely as you can for cracks. Sometimes they are not obvious.

My large cracked on the bottom. I did not notice it until I removed the egg from the table for cleaning. I turned it over and noticed a crack all along the bottom. As I looked closer the crack had started to work its way up the side of the egg.

I'd also offer $400 and a very legitimate reason for offering a lower amount is that the lifetime warranty only extends to the original owner.

10-09-2012, 12:04 PM	#1
DaChief Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-28-07 Location: Melbourne, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BGE on CL I am going by to look at a large BGE that was just advertised on CL pretty near my house for $500. I really haven't looked into them that much and was looking for pointers of things I should look out for from those of you that experience with these. According to the poster, no damage at all and hasn't been used very much. Other than obvious cracks/felt seal is there something else I should examine closely? __________________ DaChief BGE Large WSM Weber One-Touch Gold Weber Go-Anywhere Turkey Fryer "Go on! Shoot me again! I enjoy it! I love the smell of burnt feathers and gunpowder and cordite!" -- Daffy Duck

10-09-2012, 12:17 PM	#2
fnbish is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Buford, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't worry too much about the gasket as they can be easily replaced if it is burnt out. Obviously it is something to look at, but probably the bottom of the list for a deal breaker. Other than cracks make sure it opens and closes correctly. __________________ -Jason 22.5 WSM Backwoods G2 Party Backwoods G2 Chubby Big Green Egg XL Weber 18.5 Kettle "Tenacious Q" Competition Team Follow Tenacious Q on Facebook!! KCBS CBJ

10-09-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
early mornin' smokin' is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-08 Location: wading river, ny Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	rust on the hinges, or any other part. Cracked firebox or fire ring. Make sure he has the metal top and the ceramic top. The bottom damper isn't bent or missing. The fire grate is in the bottom of the egg. Any accessories? plate setter? grid extender? ash tool? grid lifter? electric lighter? none of that...i'd offer $400 __________________ I'm an EGGHEAD, L BGE, dueling weber 26.75's, heineken 22 1/2, and a neglected pro-q 20

10-09-2012, 03:13 PM	#4
Oldyote is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-24-10 Location: Duluth MN Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Inspect as closely as you can for cracks. Sometimes they are not obvious. My large cracked on the bottom. I did not notice it until I removed the egg from the table for cleaning. I turned it over and noticed a crack all along the bottom. As I looked closer the crack had started to work its way up the side of the egg. I'd also offer $400 and a very legitimate reason for offering a lower amount is that the lifetime warranty only extends to the original owner. __________________ 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."