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Danny71
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what is a good over all price for a mini max. Is it a set manufacturers price. I have a large and thinking of adding a mini. Will I need the plate setter. I already own a XL so I'm just looking around. My closest dealer is 80 miles away so I'm looking for a round figure before I call or make the trip.
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I bought mine for $405.00 and it came with the plate setter from Ace Turner Jax beach. I would definitely buy a plate setter it is in my opinion the must have piece of equipment for the Egg.
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Danny71 said:what is a good over all price for a mini max. Is it a set manufacturers price. I have a large and thinking of adding a mini. Will I need the plate setter. I already own a XL so I'm just looking around. My closest dealer is 80 miles away so I'm looking for a round figure before I call or make the trip.
2 different products.
mimauler price of $405.00 including platesetter for a Mini Max would be a great price...Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
I paid $550.00 for mine. It came with a plate setter, nest, ash tool, and a bag of BGE Lump charcoal. I bought a small outdoor table, a large 15x15 ceramic tile and a KAB. Those added up to an additional $90.00. I use an old webber grill cover modified to fit the MiniMax. You can find a durable quality type cover easily for under $20.00.
I use my old fire place ash bucket to store ashes after each cook. It has a cost of around $20.00. Total setup, toys and maintenance $680.00. It is easy to spend more, but I have not done so, yet."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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I paid $538 for mine, a month ago, they all come with a Nest w/Handles now. The investment went up when I added a Stainless rolling cart, a CI grate, a Woo, a Wok, a KAB, a Chimney Cap & Adapter from Ceramic Grill...
Western, North Carolina
Large, MiniMax, Blackstone 17" Smashburger Griddle & Stuff
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Any where between $500 and $550 is a good deal.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
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At the Lodge factory store, they had it for $498 if my memory is right. That was without any extras thoughLagrange, GA LBGE
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rmr62 said:At the Lodge factory store, they had it for $498 if my memory is right. That was without any extras thoughEllijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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Well photo egg I'm not grammar correct for sure but I really want a mini max to complete my XL. Was asking around to get a round about price to get a ball park figure. Since I posted I called the closest place to me and a mini max is $598. With that said there is a 10% discount this month. And plate setter is $41 so basically I'm getting the plate setter for free and paying $590. Give or take a few dollars. Thanks for the responses.
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@mimauler You got a killer deal bud!LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Danny71 said:Well photo egg I'm not grammar correct for sure but I really want a mini max to complete my XL. Was asking around to get a round about price to get a ball park figure. Since I posted I called the closest place to me and a mini max is $598. With that said there is a 10% discount this month. And plate setter is $41 so basically I'm getting the plate setter for free and paying $590. Give or take a few dollars. Thanks for the responses.
Thanks for clarifying.
Also really helps if you give us a general lcation of where you live.
Others might have local tips and be more willing to chime in if they know you are local to them.
Prices vary by locations as shipping charges play a major role with heavy items.
Also finding a local dealer that might be hosting an Eggfest is a great way to get a discount on an Egg that has been a demo for 1 day.
Good luck.Thank you,DarianGalveston Texas -
Pricing is subjective. I've seen $420-$599 w/ PS
$420 is the best
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
Just jumping in here late in the thread, but for kicks and giggles you might want to price out a Small by comparison. It as well as the old Mini are quickly becoming the forgotten step children as people clammer for the new child being the Maxi-Mini. Dealers sense the ability to keep the price high for the M/M as they know sooner or later someone will come along. After all the Maxi-Mini while cute and new and popular is still basically just the Small with a chopped off base and a new carrier. The grate size is the same as for grilling capacity, but the M/M holds less lump. Just sayin - not looking to start a range war! LOL
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I'm tickled at all the responses. I definitely don't want a war among us. The grammar correction statement wasn't rude if it came across that way. I'm about 75 miles north of Roanoke va. I have also looked at the small but like the carrier for the mini max. For ease of transport. Lord knows your not gonna take the XL for a camping trip or river cook out. Again thank each and everyone of you for the input
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NPHuskerFL said:Pricing is subjective. I've seen $420-$599 w/ PS
$420 is the bestThey 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 -
Danny71 said:I'm tickled at all the responses. I definitely don't want a war among us. The grammar correction statement wasn't rude if it came across that way. I'm about 75 miles north of Roanoke va. I have also looked at the small but like the carrier for the mini max. For ease of transport. Lord knows your not gonna take the XL for a camping trip or river cook out. Again thank each and everyone of you for the input
I think you already plan to buy a M/M so I'm just adding this follow up for others who might be on the fence whether to shell out for the M/M or consider the less expensive older style Small which has the same size grate and larger lump capacity.
You mention portability. I use a thing called a Pot Lifter that I paid $25 for and I can carry my Small like a duffle bag by myself with no strain to my back. Think about it - a hunched over two handed carry is a strain on the back for one person, but if you have 2 people then a M/M is an easy carry.
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RRP said:Danny71 said:I'm tickled at all the responses. I definitely don't want a war among us. The grammar correction statement wasn't rude if it came across that way. I'm about 75 miles north of Roanoke va. I have also looked at the small but like the carrier for the mini max. For ease of transport. Lord knows your not gonna take the XL for a camping trip or river cook out. Again thank each and everyone of you for the input
I think you already plan to buy a M/M so I'm just adding this follow up for others who might be on the fence whether to shell out for the M/M or consider the less expensive older style Small which has the same size grate and larger lump capacity.
You mention portability. I use a thing called a Pot Lifter that I paid $25 for and I can carry my Small like a duffle bag by myself with no strain to my back. Think about it - a hunched over two handed carry is a strain on the back for one person, but if you have 2 people then a M/M is an easy carry.
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As one who has had a Mini Max for a long time I highly recommend NOT buying a platesetter. Go with a Ceramic Stone and Mini Max Woo
http://ceramicgrillstore.com/products/075-mini-max-woo.html
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Okay I really like the pot lifter it looks like genius idea. I commend you on the out of the box thinking. The small is a way better deal with extra room for lump. Any body have a idea on the length of cook between the small and mini max let's say at 250f with the same lump. Anyone!!! Thanks
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The length of cook doesn't matter. I have done a 6lb should in the mini it went 8 hours at 250-300 and had lump left. The MM will go 12 hour range at 250 easily. Don't listen to Ron @RRP who the **** wants to bring out a pot lifter to transport their grill? If you want more charcoal space check outt the Kamado Joe jr it comes with a carrier also and is the same size as the small egg and comes with indirect cooking and raised all in one package. The small BGE is a deal cause it's crap it has **** airflow and doesn't offer anything special. If you want denim advice ask Ron.
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Mickey said:As one who has had a Mini Max for a long time I highly recommend NOT buying a platesetter. Go with a Ceramic Stone and Mini Max Woo
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Wow, @Lit someone pissed in your cheerios today.
@RRP is an incredibly helpful member who was offering a solution that works for him.
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 -
Ozzie_Isaac said:
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How is this pic of the small easier to carry than a MM that is lighter and has handles? It's like a handicapped person took over Rons handle and is posting this.
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Lit said:Ozzie_Isaac said:
Ron is very meticulous. I do not doubt he is abe to carry it by himself if he says he can.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 -
Ozzie_Isaac said:Lit said:Ozzie_Isaac said:
Ron is very meticulous. I do not doubt he is abe to carry it by himself if he says he can. -
Lit said:Ozzie_Isaac said:Lit said:Ozzie_Isaac said:
Ron is very meticulous. I do not doubt he is abe to carry it by himself if he says he can.
And perhapsThey 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 -
I can't speak to the mini max because I don't have one. But for what it's worth I love my small. I also have a mini and love it too. I don't carry the small around very much but when I do I can move it by myself. Although the max does look like it would be a little easier.
Sorry, didn't mean to get in the middle of anyone's pissing match. Just giving my opinion.___________________________________
LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .
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shtgunal3 said:I can't speak to the mini max because I don't have one. But for what it's worth I love my small. I also have a mini and love it too. I don't carry the small around very much but when I do I can move it by myself. Although the max does look like it would be a little easier.
Sorry, didn't mean to get in the middle of anyone's pissing match. Just giving my opinion. -
@lit - this is a prime example of where 2 stones are better than the PS and a stone. I've got the woo and stones for my small and it's no problem to 650-700.
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