Big Joe and XL egg

Timmy Mac · 02-19-2013, 02:30 PM

Tossing these around and was wondering, what's a good prices on these cookers? I know there has been a lot of talk about these cookers. Sorry for another post about it.

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DubfromGA · 02-19-2013, 06:27 PM

Called my local dealer yesterday. He sales both plus the Primo.

The KJ Big Joe was ~$1200. Includes the rolling stand and bamboo wings, ash tool, cover and some other goodies. Red or Black and its assembled already.

The XL BGE by itself was ~$1,000.

The Primo Oval XL by itself was ~$1,200.

I'm going by there on Thursday to look at all three. I've ruled out the Primo and really starting to like the Big Joe more and more.

CrackerJack from KC · 02-19-2013, 07:37 PM

I have the XL BGE, and I have looked at the Big Joe. Looks to me like KJ did a great job improving upon the BGE. I like a lot of features of the KJ over mine, and would probably trade even up if anyone offered. BGE has a cult like following and you can go to events to learn etc. I think either is a good choice, I like the stainless, and the bigger ring on the KJ. I think their gasket is a quarter inch wider than the one on the BGE.

Trumpstylz · 02-19-2013, 07:59 PM

JMSetzler got a really good deal on his KJ (either classic or Big Joe, can't remember) end of season- 200$ off IIRC.

A lot of ppl like the green BGE's and red KJ's, but I think the black is the slickest color. And I agree on the stainless look being the better of the two as far as looks.

From looking at the pics though, the xl looks bigger and might take a tiny bit more time/fuel to bring it up to temp (this might not be true- I have no experience as of yet with kamados).

Timmy Mac · 02-20-2013, 03:02 AM

Thanks! I like them both. I can get the big Joe for around 1100 plus tax. The XL was around 1310. I do like the fire box on the big Joe better.

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02-19-2013, 02:30 PM	#1
Timmy Mac Take a breath! Join Date: 04-29-11 Location: Youngstown,Ohio	Big Joe and XL egg Tossing these around and was wondering, what's a good prices on these cookers? I know there has been a lot of talk about these cookers. Sorry for another post about it. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Spittin' Feathers BBQ

02-19-2013, 06:27 PM	#2
DubfromGA is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia	Called my local dealer yesterday. He sales both plus the Primo. The KJ Big Joe was ~$1200. Includes the rolling stand and bamboo wings, ash tool, cover and some other goodies. Red or Black and its assembled already. The XL BGE by itself was ~$1,000. The Primo Oval XL by itself was ~$1,200. I'm going by there on Thursday to look at all three. I've ruled out the Primo and really starting to like the Big Joe more and more. __________________ Kamado Joe BigJoe & JoeJr, Weber WSM 22.5, Master-Touch 22, Jumbo Joe, Old Country Pecos, Weber Chimneys (steak cooking machines) :bounce:

02-19-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
CrackerJack from KC Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-15-08 Location: Overland Park, KS	I have the XL BGE, and I have looked at the Big Joe. Looks to me like KJ did a great job improving upon the BGE. I like a lot of features of the KJ over mine, and would probably trade even up if anyone offered. BGE has a cult like following and you can go to events to learn etc. I think either is a good choice, I like the stainless, and the bigger ring on the KJ. I think their gasket is a quarter inch wider than the one on the BGE. __________________ Kamado Joe (4) 18.5" WSMs Weber OTG 26.75" Traeger 070 Stoker Worlds Fastest "Green" Thermapen "Not a competition cook, just a guy who loves eating and cooking Q."

02-19-2013, 07:59 PM	#4
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	JMSetzler got a really good deal on his KJ (either classic or Big Joe, can't remember) end of season- 200$ off IIRC. A lot of ppl like the green BGE's and red KJ's, but I think the black is the slickest color. And I agree on the stainless look being the better of the two as far as looks. From looking at the pics though, the xl looks bigger and might take a tiny bit more time/fuel to bring it up to temp (this might not be true- I have no experience as of yet with kamados). __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG Last edited by Trumpstylz; 02-19-2013 at 08:18 PM..

02-20-2013, 03:02 AM	#5
Timmy Mac Take a breath! Join Date: 04-29-11 Location: Youngstown,Ohio	Re: Big Joe and XL egg Thanks! I like them both. I can get the big Joe for around 1100 plus tax. The XL was around 1310. I do like the fire box on the big Joe better. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Spittin' Feathers BBQ