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From Mini-Max to a small

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RiverDoc
RiverDoc Posts: 572
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So my local dealer had an Egg cook/display today. I've been very interested in the mini-max, and I got to ask the folks that travel for BGE and cook what they had heard about a release date.....( insert crickets) nothing! Arghh no idea when. On the bright side I scored a NIB Small for $350.00! So still a great trip, what are everyone's thoughts on the small. Is it a good companion to a large I've heard some don't get as hot?
-Todd
Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,386
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    I just picked up a SBGE last week (eggfest deal) and I went with the conventional after-market toys even before I fired it up.  I got a HI-Que grate and instead of the platesetter or whatever it is called today-the woo and 10" stone from CGS.  Those who steered me in that direction were "spot-on".  
    Paying forward with your $$.  It is a hacker.  Know nothing about the Mini-max but given the reduced lump capacity...then where in the cook equation does it fit?  YMMV-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    @lousubcap‌ thanks! That is a good idea how do you like your SBGE?
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    Mini max? What's that.... (Bge corporate office)
    Seattle, WA
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,897
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    I have been a long time advocate of the large and small combo! My small gets 2/3rds of all my cooks! I happen to be in the camp that has no high temperature problems so maybe I'm biased, but I love my small and hope that you will too.
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,386
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    @RiverDoc-recognize this is a one-sded comparison, but I thoroughly enjoy the SBGE.  Only two in the house-hold but two mid 20 carnivores (sons) close at hand.  LBGE deals with the "restock my life refrigerator requests" but I would do it all over again with the SBGE.  Getting a routine work-out this weekend.  YMMV-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    Thanks @RRP‌ for the input I'm super excited to try it out.
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,660
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    I have a large and small. I wouldn't have it any other way. My small has never had a problem going nuclear.

    ___________________________________

     

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

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    The small is a great little cooker.  I have sometimes had issues getting it up to temp, but lately it has been treating me quite well.  I have simply been stacking the lump a bit "loosely" and I can get it up to temp quickly.  

    For $350 you can't loose! 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • hercnav
    hercnav Posts: 11
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    Nice score! I've been patiently waiting for the Mini-max, but I think I might pull the trigger on a small as well.
    Large BGE, Mini Max
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
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    The small rules!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Bustersdad
    Bustersdad Posts: 311
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    I have the large/small combination as well love them both
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  • plumbfir01
    plumbfir01 Posts: 725
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    small will hold more lump for longer cooks and is worth the weight IMO
    Beaufort, SC
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  • RickyBobby
    RickyBobby Posts: 744
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    I think the XL and the Medium are the ultimate combo :D
    My PitMaster IQ120 FREAKIN ROCKS!!!!!!! Current BGE arsenal: XL & MiniMax
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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    My distributor told me last week that we should have them in our inventory within 2 weeks.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
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    I don't plan on traveling with it so the weight is fine. We are headin to a ball game out of town, so I won't bring it home until tue. But I think it's gonna be a great addition
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
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  • BOWHUNR
    BOWHUNR Posts: 1,487
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    As an owner of every size but the XXL and medium, BGE missed the boat on the mini max IMO.  I know several people that have bought Jr. Joe's because they were tired of waiting and tailgating season is here.  They should have released the mini max right after they started displaying it in the shows.

    Mike 

    I'm ashamed what I did for a Klondike Bar!!

    Omaha, NE
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
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    It really is beyond ridiculous at this point
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
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    That's a great deal on a small! Nice find - you will love it. We use ours at least 2-3 times per week. 
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    erniemcclain said:

    My distributor told me last week that we should have them in our inventory within 2 weeks.

    Have the MAX in inventory or what?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Hi54putty
    Hi54putty Posts: 1,873
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    You will love everything about the small except cleaning it out. That sucks and is a terrible design. Overall, the small is awesome.
    XL,L,S 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    @BOWHUNR‌ agreed! I'm a fairly patient person but, it's bordering ridiculous at this point. I'll wait for the MAX but, FWIW I can't understand how hard it is to design a box for shipping (should've been done a LONG time ago---it ain't rocket science). Maybe I'll have mine by the time we play Miami ;-)
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Gogogordy
    Gogogordy Posts: 460
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    @BOWHUNR‌ agreed! I'm a fairly patient person but, it's bordering ridiculous at this point. I'll wait for the MAX but, FWIW I can't understand how hard it is to design a box for shipping (should've been done a LONG time ago---it ain't rocket science). Maybe I'll have mine by the time we play Miami ;-)

    Doubt it's "the box" thats holding up the product. No, it isn't rocket science, so typically a product delay of this sort is something else....certainly not the packaging. It's product related; Design, manufacturing process, or supplier. Thats what holds up market releases. Believe what you wish, but they aren't missing out on substantial sales revenue of the MiniMax because their packaging supplier "cant design a box for it..." Seriously.
    When I'm not Eggin', I'm scootin'   Eggin' and 'cueing from Temecula Ca; an hour from San Diego, an hour and five minutes from Palm Springs, and an hour and a half from Los Angeles (yeah, right. With THAT traffic?)
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  • tedzap
    tedzap Posts: 3
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    My dealer called in and was told the minimax would be available sometime in October.

    Maybe the rumored container issue is actually the design of a travel case.   They may have decided they really shouldn't release without one.   I haven't taken my egg anywhere, but that is certainly what I want one of these for.  


    I am glad that I just heard about these, otherwise I would be ranting about how late they are.

    Hang in there eggers, I think it is going to be worth the wait.


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