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OT....BGE vs Joe
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Hunter1881
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Alright guys I need some help. I have a friend looking for a ceramic grill. He is trying to decide between BGE and Kamado Joe. Can anyone on here that has a Joe or has used a Joe give me any benefits for the Joe? Other than price and the fact it comes with accessories for the same money. Thanks.
Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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Is there anything left to prove?"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
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I am a Joe and approve this message, the biggest pluses you have identified. I had a KJ and sold it to get BGE, the reason was no real dealer network compared to the BGE.Gambrills,Maryland
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Thanks guys. Do they work as well as the BGE?Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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I'd have zero issues with a KJ as a ceramic smoker. Even the cheaper ceramic smokers you can find at Home Depot, Fleet Farm, Costco, etc. are probably just as good as the Big Green Egg cooking wise. If I were start all over again and had to choose between the BGE and KJ I might end up with a KJ for my first ceramic grill. Probably be a flip of the coin. I believe the owners of KJ are past BGE employees"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 -
Curious as to why you never see used KJ's for sale on CL ... BGE, quite often ... Joe's, almost never. Anyone else notice this?I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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SoCalTim said:Curious as to why you never see used KJ's for sale on CL ... BGE, quite often ... Joe's, almost never. Anyone else notice this?"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 -
KJ is very appealing from a price comparision.
Personally I really like my BGE dealer. No KJ dealers near me. Also, if I am banking on a lifetime warranty I will go with the company who has been around the block a few times.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
Fireman_Joe said:I am a Joe and approve this message, the biggest pluses you have identified. I had a KJ and sold it to get BGE, the reason was no real dealer network compared to the BGE.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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SoCalTim said:Curious as to why you never see used KJ's for sale on CL ... BGE, quite often ... Joe's, almost never. Anyone else notice this?
Never seen a Bently or Rolls in my local Craigs list either.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Thanks for all the feedback. The Ace in our area is now a Joe dealer. That's what brought it up. My egg dealer has been great with me. That's a benefit to me.Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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Ozzie_Isaac said:KJ is very appealing from a price comparision.
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. -
I am a brand loyalist. When I find something I am happy with it I stick with it. Now that isn't to say I would NEVER try a KJ.Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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The Joe forum blows."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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If your freind has a joe dealer close by then he should look at them. If not I would stay clear only in case of a warranty issue were to arise.
1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa -
badinfluence said:If your freind has a joe dealer close by then he should look at them. If not I would stay clear only in case of a warranty issue were to arise.
All you do is contact main office by email and they ship to you at no charge. You don't have to search our a dealer that will help you.
Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
JohnInCarolina said:The Joe forum blows.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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@photo egg I was unaware of Joe's warranty or how it works as there are no dealers around me that carry them. Thanks for the info.1 XXL BGE, 1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.Clinton, Iowa
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Photo Egg said:Why did you need a dealer network?
I expected to have to bring in my broken 15lb. hunk of ceramic, wait for them to send it to BGE, and then for BGE to send a new one back.
He said: "take a picture of the crack and email it to me"
I used it the way it was, a week later he called and asked if I wanted to pick up my new piece or wait a day for him to deliver it.
That's why a dealer network is important.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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They will both cook more or less the same. For my customers it is a big deal to them that the Joe is made in China, where many parts of the Egg are made here (in WI) and the ceramic comes from Mexico. BGE does have a larger more active community and dealer network that has been around for many years. Joe's community is obviously growing with age and will likely continue to grow.
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SGH said:Ozzie_Isaac said:KJ is very appealing from a price comparision.
Grabbed another Jr of eBay yesterday for 250.
Brand new with all stuff. Only 10 minutes from my office.
Get lucky sometimes.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I'm a BGE fan but a goof ceramic cooker is all you need, regardless of the name.McKinney, TX
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For me, part of the reason I went with BGE is they are the ones driving this industry, this forum, the Eggfests, they contribute in a big way to my enjoyment of the Egg. The low cost guys may have adequate Eggs, but there is more to it than just the Egg for meEnjoying life in Cincinnati, Ohio - Large BGE & MiniMax BGE
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KJ made in China from fireclay. Lead and cadmium possibilities. Not worth the risk. Green only choice.
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Whirly said:KJ made in China from fireclay. Lead and cadmium possibilities. Not worth the risk. Green only choice.
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CincyTiki said:For me, part of the reason I went with BGE is they are the ones driving this industry, this forum, the Eggfests, they contribute in a big way to my enjoyment of the Egg. The low cost guys may have adequate Eggs, but there is more to it than just the Egg for me
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Lit said:CincyTiki said:For me, part of the reason I went with BGE is they are the ones driving this industry, this forum, the Eggfests, they contribute in a big way to my enjoyment of the Egg. The low cost guys may have adequate Eggs, but there is more to it than just the Egg for meEnjoying life in Cincinnati, Ohio - Large BGE & MiniMax BGE
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badinfluence said:If your freind has a joe dealer close by then he should look at them. If not I would stay clear only in case of a warranty issue were to arise.Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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I was researching KJ and read some warranty issues and backordered supply issues. That would worry me if I didnt have a good reputable dealer nearby. Especially since the prices have slowly started to even outvwith each other. If I gotca great deal I'd by a KJ but it would HAVE to be a significantly better deal ( like my medium vision for 200.00)
Little Rock, AR
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Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I linked him this site and particularly this thread. My guess is we will soon have another egghead. But I have been wrong before.Henderson TN. 1 large BGE, 1 Webber Gasser (recently seems to have converted into a warming oven)
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CincyTiki said:Lit said:CincyTiki said:For me, part of the reason I went with BGE is they are the ones driving this industry, this forum, the Eggfests, they contribute in a big way to my enjoyment of the Egg. The low cost guys may have adequate Eggs, but there is more to it than just the Egg for me
Remember, they are all just grills and everyone is welcome here and at Eggfests.
Even people who cook on Webers.lolThank you,DarianGalveston Texas
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