medium vs max

henapple · April 2015

Thinking of selling the mini... $..?, Ps woo, 2 ceramic plates and a ci grid.

The medium grid is two inches bigger and the dome high enough I could do a second tier. At 113 lbs getting it in the truck would be feasible.

Anyone have both?

Walt2015 · April 2015

What would a @henapple preseasoned mini be going for?

DoubleEgger · April 2015

I don't have both but I did go to the mothership with the intention of buying a mini max and left with a medium. For the way I cook, I feel I made the right choice. I just looked on the BGE website and the weights on the eggs are listed except the Mini Max..... hmmmm

henapple · April 2015

@Walt2015 ...not sure. Market seems to be $300...it does have the accessories

henapple · April 2015

.the max is 80 I believe.

tarheelmatt · April 2015

For my next Egg, it will be either a small or medium. The Mini-Max was appealing, but I feel the small or medium would suit me better. Besides, we're a bunch of corn fed big strong boys, what's a few pounds heavier.

ekuapa · April 2015

sounds interesting.. im looking into a minimax or mini for traveling...

DoubleEgger · April 2015

80 seems a bit much for one person to handle. Two people can handle 80lb or 113lb equally.

NPHuskerFL · April 2015

MM is around 75# loaded up with lump, PS and WOO. I can manage mine by myself but, it's sorta awkward. Two people makes it easier obviously.

Lit · April 2015

I pick up and carry my MM its not light but doable. I used to have a medium one person can move it but you have to remove all the guts and its still really akward. 2 people can move the medium easily if you just have to get it into the truck once and leave it there for the trip.

henapple · April 2015

Loading and unloading won't be an issue. What's a reasonable price for the mini?

Legume · April 2015

are you willing to make the warranty claims on it going forward?

henapple · April 2015

I bought it used...

NPHuskerFL · April 2015

Legume said:

are you willing to make the warranty claims on it going forward?

henapple said:

I bought it used...

Subtle ummm yeah...Nope.
I'd say with the toys $300 would be reasonable Tony.

Hi54putty · April 2015

I have 2 tier cooking on my small and can pick it up and carry it around...just saying.

Legume · April 2015

yeah, you like that? I was just thinking warranty claims by conference call, or maybe a chain of forwarded emails "hey henapple - my fire ring cracked, can you send these pics in for me?"

fence0407 · April 2015

I'd guess $300 would be a good price given the accessories and such. In fact, I think you could go as high as $300.01 given your celebrity status here on the forum.

tcampbell · April 2015

I have both and I would get medium over the max. In my opinion the max is not the best design if your not careful on a low and slow using platesetter u can snuff out fire because of low airflow.Also the plaresetter very shallow no room for drip pan.But I guess its fine for hi heat direct cooks.

Ozzie_Isaac · April 2015

No MM, but I have a medium and I love it. Easy l&s and high heat. Lump miser. I can strip the guts and carry it by myself no problem. With decent carrying strap 2 people should haul it no problem.

Eggcelsior · April 2015

henapple, did you see my text?

bbqlearner · April 2015

Would go with small vs. mini max. Medium is a little big to carry around for me.

saluki2007 · April 2015

I'm having the same dilemma. Want something to compliment the large. I'm gathering it ultimately depends on what your plan for it is. If it will truly be a complimentary piece than stick with the mini. IF you are wanting to use it for L&S then go with the medium.

buzd504 · April 2015

I'll give you $50 for it if you deliver it.

chick533 · April 2015

Last fall went to a BGE dealer to look at MM for a 2nd unit mainly for side dishes. After looking at size of MM and pricing left with a Medium. Love it. If only cooking for SWMBO and myself usually use it instead of the XL. Have in nest with no intention of leaving the property.

Skiddymarker · April 2015

All I've ever had was a MBGE. Talking to others (few that there are in my area) the amount of lump used between a LBGE and the MBGE is substantial. I've moved mine twice over the past couple of years and once the guts are out it is a healthy one man job - providing the PBR consumption has not been to great.

Proser · April 2015

I think it depends on what you plan to do with. I have a medium that i used quite alot until I got the MM If your just cooking for 1 or 2 on the road i would get the MM for the footprint size both in your truck and where ever your cooking. More than 2, haul the MBGE