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Mini Max in Central Texas

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Mickey
Mickey Posts: 19,674
edited November 2014 in EggHead Forum
Just picked it up. Finally got to Salado. . Wanted to see the difference in grid and fire grate vs Mini. Will put togather and try it out. imageimageimage
Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,791
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    Standing by for your thoughts my friend.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    Awesome @Mickey and congrats! 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    SGH said:
    Standing by for your thoughts my friend.

    Will be w/o beans and rice buddy.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Justacookin
    Justacookin Posts: 291
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    Thanks for the pictures Mickey, went in Ace this morning they have not heard when they will have mine but think soon.
    XL & waiting for my Mini Max Bloomington MN.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Justacookin said:
    Thanks for the pictures Mickey, went in Ace this morning they have not heard when they will have mine but think soon.

    This was Ace as well.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,844
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    "Will be w/o beans and rice buddy."

    Exactly.  They may allow that "just this side of Biloxi", but In Texas, I think you would be charged with "Befouling chili in the first degree".

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    Congrats Micky, standing by with @SGH
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Foghorn said:

    "Will be w/o beans and rice buddy."

    Exactly.  They may allow that "just this side of Biloxi", but In Texas, I think you would be charged with "Befouling chili in the first degree".


    Which calls for: Get A Rope in Texas.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,844
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    It's a good thing you are the sheriff of Salado so you can keep these boys out of trouble when they visit.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • JRWhitee
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    @Micky
    I have a dialog going with Tom at CGS I told him we should see what you think regarding a woo for the Mini Max. Mine for the small was too tall so I sold it with the small egg and want to purchase one for the Max. Thanks.

    Jim
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SGH
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    Mickey said:
    SGH said:
    Standing by for your thoughts my friend.

    Will be w/o beans and rice buddy.

    I have heard it from a very reliable source that you actually do use beans and just don't wont to admit to it ;) Just messing with you brother. Looking at the photo, the MM working parts should be interchangeable with the small egg and Kamado Joe Jr. or so it appears.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    JRWhitee said:
    @Micky
    I have a dialog going with Tom at CGS I told him we should see what you think regarding a woo for the Mini Max. Mine for the small was too tall so I sold it with the small egg and want to purchase one for the Max. Thanks.

    Jim

    I had just emailed him the pics. Thanks
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    What seems to be the "average" price for the MM? Haven't heard to many folks say. Just curious as I'm considering one myself.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    The numbers I have seen are retail of $598 to pre-sale of $495 on the different forums @SGH.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SGH
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    @Mickey- When you have had ample time to use the the MM, I would love to hear your thoughts on the MM vs the mini.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    I like the carrier with handles. Wish the mini nest came with handles like that.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    Its a nice little egg and the handles are nice too.It is easier to move than the small but its all one man wants to carry.It sits in the nest low so that makes it nice for a tailgate r table.The max gets up to heat faster than my small and gets hotter other than that unless your wanting it to carry places its no better than the mini r small.
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    What seems to be the "average" price for the MM? Haven't heard to many folks say. Just curious as I'm considering one myself. 
    I was at my dealer in metro Atlanta buying lump yesterday and they had the mini - $599 including platesetter, ash tool, starters and 20lb bag 

    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    @THEBuckeye‌ I have seen on different forums from BGE Retail of $598 to someone saying they got a pre-order price of $495. As well as someone said dealer was asking $7??. Lots of prices.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    THEBuckeye said:
    What seems to be the "average" price for the MM? Haven't heard to many folks say. Just curious as I'm considering one myself. 
    I was at my dealer in metro Atlanta buying lump yesterday and they had the mini - $599 including platesetter, ash tool, starters and 20lb bag 

    Anywhere between 495 and 595.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • bud812
    bud812 Posts: 1,869
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    Nice. Your Mini is gonna be pissed though.

    Not to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol is a solution...

    Large & Small BGE

    Stockton Ca.

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  • Justacookin
    Justacookin Posts: 291
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    Minnesota paid 692 with the PS. Still waiting.
    XL & waiting for my Mini Max Bloomington MN.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    THEBuckeye said:
    What seems to be the "average" price for the MM? Haven't heard to many folks say. Just curious as I'm considering one myself. 
    I was at my dealer in metro Atlanta buying lump yesterday and they had the mini - $599 including platesetter, ash tool, starters and 20lb bag 

    Call Gary at Roswell Hardware and see what he is selling them for, he was the cheapest around here.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    All ready for Thanksgiving image
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • NPHuskerFL
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    Awesome ^^^^ Mickey! :)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • shtgunal3
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    Looks like you're all settled and ready to go. Sweet set up you got there.

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • tbst
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    I can't to assemble mine. My dealer wants $649 bare bones. I don't know how I can justify it with the KJ out there. Congrats.
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    tbst said:
    I can't to assemble mine. My dealer wants $649 bare bones. I don't know how I can justify it with the KJ out there. Congrats.

    Assembly not hard at all, I am not a handy person. That said I always do my own assembly, I care a hell of a lot more than most others would about my Egg. Yes, I have to unscrew several times and turn over to rescrew.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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    Has a cool place to hold tongs. image
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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