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re: Big Green Egg
Posted on 12/15/09 at 7:57 am to RaginCajunz
Posted on 12/15/09 at 7:57 am to RaginCajunz
ok. there's a guy on there that's from p'ville and thought it might be you since you were talkin it up.
have you seen a grill dome? apparently there are no real distributors and everything is by mail order.
on their forum they have a list of people that volunteer to show you their GD and this fireguy offers his for show.
also, when all is said and done, right at the same price as the BGE (GD + shipping = +- = BGE + tax at local place)
have you seen a grill dome? apparently there are no real distributors and everything is by mail order.
on their forum they have a list of people that volunteer to show you their GD and this fireguy offers his for show.
also, when all is said and done, right at the same price as the BGE (GD + shipping = +- = BGE + tax at local place)
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Posted on 12/15/09 at 8:08 am to Coon
I plan on going check a BGE out in person this weekend. I remember seeing one a few years back, but I was not in the market for it, and could not have afforded it at the time.
FWIW, talking with my dad yesterday. My grandfather had a BGE that lasted decades and was handed down to my parents before I was born. They eventually wore the grill out of it and ended up getting rid of the entire thing. I've also heard the early ones used a simple clay instead of a ceramic made to take the heat and abuse. But it sounds like even the old one lasted forever.
FWIW, talking with my dad yesterday. My grandfather had a BGE that lasted decades and was handed down to my parents before I was born. They eventually wore the grill out of it and ended up getting rid of the entire thing. I've also heard the early ones used a simple clay instead of a ceramic made to take the heat and abuse. But it sounds like even the old one lasted forever.
Posted on 12/15/09 at 8:19 am to RaginCajunz
I was talking to a friend that has one and per him
“be sure to consider the cost of installing cable and a TV outside if you purchase a BGE because you’re going to be cooking out there so much with this thing”
I see this as a sunk cost as it will be the same whichever grill I choose… HA
The thing with the GD is that there’s virtually no local customer support. Now, I’m not saying I’ll need it but the only physical place they have is in Ga. I posted this on their website last night asking for a few answers:
“be sure to consider the cost of installing cable and a TV outside if you purchase a BGE because you’re going to be cooking out there so much with this thing”
I see this as a sunk cost as it will be the same whichever grill I choose… HA
The thing with the GD is that there’s virtually no local customer support. Now, I’m not saying I’ll need it but the only physical place they have is in Ga. I posted this on their website last night asking for a few answers:
quote:
will be in the market in the next few months and just have a few q's...
1) what is the actual grill made of?
2) is there anywhere to buy one of these units (or at least check out) in the new orleans/baton rouge area?
3) if no to #2, how much is shipping?
4) i will likely build a table to hold my grill. are there any special precautions, with regards to temperature, that should be taken around the outside (at table top) and bottom (where the unit sits)?
5) in the "highly recommended accessories" section, there's a metal top. what's the difference between this top and the top that comes with the grill?
6) is there some sort of apparatus that can be installed inside for "low & slow" cookin? if not, how is indirect cooking achieved?
7) can someone email me a bunch of pictures of the unit decked out/in use/multiple grill levels being used? i can't find many on the main website and it's saying i'm not allowed to download/view them from this message board. coon150@yahoo.com
thanks and GEAUX TIGERS
Posted on 12/15/09 at 9:27 am to Coon
All great questions. Keep us posted on the answers. Looking at their (GD) forum, the stories dealing with the customer service seem great.
I really like the fact that they use stainless steel as opposed to powder coated steel. I think those rust prone parts would be the week link in the long run. I'm about to throw away a decent pit/smoker that has rusted away in our swamp like weather.
I really like the fact that they use stainless steel as opposed to powder coated steel. I think those rust prone parts would be the week link in the long run. I'm about to throw away a decent pit/smoker that has rusted away in our swamp like weather.
Posted on 12/15/09 at 10:39 am to RaginCajunz
I’m trying to compile all the info on GD, BGE, and BK all together and make a chart (total price with all accessories being equal, materials, etc…). I’ll post on here when I’m done… let me know if there’s anything else you want me to add…
Also, I really like this table and would probably build one similar out of cypress…
Posted on 12/15/09 at 11:18 am to Coon
Coon, your friend is correct about installing a TV outisde b/c I basically cook on my Large BGE 3-4 nights a week. It does cost but it will last a very long time and pay for itself. The guy who posted that the Bubba Keg is Stainless Steel that is not true.
Anyway here is the table project that is almost complete, since this picture was taken Stainless Doors have been added and a drawer below the egg is being completed. It's made out of Cedar, couldn't get my hands on any Cypress
Anyway here is the table project that is almost complete, since this picture was taken Stainless Doors have been added and a drawer below the egg is being completed. It's made out of Cedar, couldn't get my hands on any Cypress
Posted on 12/15/09 at 12:15 pm to ea_spartan
this is a pretty nice setup for the BGE without going custom...we sell em at my parents store. holds and umbrella on the other side and its not too heavy either, two people can carry it.
also have this cart and a couple other different ones too:
and, FWIW...that cart that was posted earlier with the grill dome in it can be used for the big green egg...in fact, it was probably made for the BGE originally. the GD and BGE appear to be the exact same size.
also have this cart and a couple other different ones too:
and, FWIW...that cart that was posted earlier with the grill dome in it can be used for the big green egg...in fact, it was probably made for the BGE originally. the GD and BGE appear to be the exact same size.
Posted on 12/15/09 at 3:17 pm to TigerCub12
My wife and I are in love with that Kamado Joe purple and gold smoker. I am trying to convince her to get it for christmas, too. I'll get back with you soon for info. 
Posted on 12/15/09 at 7:56 pm to TigerCub12
quote:
This is my future christmas present i got a look at it today.
Did you have to get that painted or does it come like that? Where you getting it from?
Posted on 12/17/09 at 4:20 pm to jordan21210
I went to some inside and outside place in houma and some dude was pushin the BGE on me like crazy and I was like “dog, chill…”
Posted on 12/17/09 at 5:28 pm to Coon
seriously?
if so, what'd he look like?
Posted on 12/17/09 at 5:51 pm to jordan21210
I'm just messin with you, my man. I figured it was probably you who asked if I needed any help.
I was a hurry so I checked em out real quick. They are nice, I tell you that. I wanted to look at the patio furniture too.
I was a hurry so I checked em out real quick. They are nice, I tell you that. I wanted to look at the patio furniture too.
Posted on 12/17/09 at 5:56 pm to Coon
lol
nahh, i havent worked over their in a while...i stop by from time to time though. but if you went on a saturday, good chance it was my dad
nahh, i havent worked over their in a while...i stop by from time to time though. but if you went on a saturday, good chance it was my dad
Posted on 12/19/09 at 9:09 am to RaginCajunz
Posted on 12/19/09 at 11:45 am to common sense
quote:
This is the mack daddy
meh, all show.
Posted on 12/19/09 at 3:29 pm to Coon
quote:
Coon
did you ever choose? i can send you pics of my bubba keg after being outside 6 months or so with a little cover on it if you want. looks just as good as when i bought it..now if this damn rain would stop
Posted on 12/19/09 at 3:39 pm to CAD703X
no choice made. i still have some stuff to get finished in the back yard before i pull the trigger. probably in a month or two...
Posted on 12/21/09 at 12:53 pm to CAD703X
The BGE cooks great and so does the Bubby Keg but one is Green the other silver. What any good tiger fan needs if they are a fan of Kamado style cooking is a Purple and Gold kamado Joe. a little more than the Bubba and a little less than the BGE cooks as good as both but has Purple base & Gold top. Comes completely assembled. Nice shelves and cart. They just now became available in South Louisiana. I puchased one 2 weeks ago for $829 including cart, shelves and an poker/ash tool. I saw a picture of one someone posted on the site. I'm new so I'm not sure how to post a picture.
Posted on 12/21/09 at 1:18 pm to MulletMan
quote:
MulletMan
Thanks Joe. Just link us to your site instead of posting a picture.
Posted on 12/21/09 at 1:22 pm to BigAlBR
quote:
Thanks Joe. Just link us to your site instead of posting a picture.
even though the ole sarcasm meter just hit 11, i'd like to see a site w/ prices. at this point, i have no favorites...
This post was edited on 12/21/09 at 1:28 pm
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