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BGE MiniMax vs KJ Jr?

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Pridnjoy
Pridnjoy Posts: 130
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Costco is having a KJ Roadshow and has the Jr for $399. Comes with their stone and multi level cooking grid. Seems like a nice compliment to my large. I know several of you have KJ Jr experiences. Is the MM worth the extra cash and fewer (no) accessories? Not stirring the pot, just looking for insight from those in the know. 
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  • BizGreenEgg
    BizGreenEgg Posts: 301
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    Don't have a MM, but I love my KJ Jr.  I got it at the roadshow.  Worth every penny, and more.
    Large BGE & mini stepchild & a KJ Jr.
    The damp PNW 
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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
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    I have BGE large and med, KJ Jr. I love all three. I broke the base on KJ Saturday call Ace, he call KJ, they asked zero questions and are sending a free replacement as we speak. I know BGE has a great warranty as well. But I see no difference in these two products.
    Lenoir, N.C.
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
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    It's been beaten to death, that I know.
    good luck
    Seattle, WA
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  • odie91
    odie91 Posts: 541
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    The KJ feels a little less dense, but at the road show price, accessories, and security of kj warranty and Costco guarantee, it's a no Brainer over the mm
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    edited May 2016
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    SkinnyV said:
    It's been beaten to death, that I know.
    good luck
    Along with...

    Large vs XL
    Medium vs Large
    Small vs Medium
    Large and Small combo vs XL
    Mini vs Small
    Stoker vs BBQ Guru
    Cook brisket fat up or fat down
    Foil ribs or not foil ribs
    Turbo butt vs Low and Slow

    and...

    Who woke up with Who 2 years ago at the Salado Texas Eggfest...lol


    .
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,107
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    Love my MM, but KJ jr. From roadshow.
    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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  • kbutler84
    kbutler84 Posts: 140
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    Is there any way to get a KJ Jr at that price if you don't have a Costco anywhere near you?
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    kbutler84 said:
    Is there any way to get a KJ Jr at that price if you don't have a Costco anywhere near you?
    Haggle with your local dealer...
    Would also help if other members could tell from your post where you are located when you ask about pricing and help in your area.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Photo Egg said:
    SkinnyV said:
    It's been beaten to death, that I know.
    good luck
    Along with...

    Large vs XL
    Medium vs Large
    Small vs Medium
    Large and Small combo vs XL
    Mini vs Small
    Stoker vs BBQ Guru
    Cook brisket fat up or fat down
    Foil ribs or not foil ribs
    Turbo butt vs Low and Slow

    and...

    Who woke up with Who 2 years ago at the Salado Texas Eggfest...lol


    .
    What an epic fail. 

    You left out lump wars. 

    Little Rock, AR

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,350
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    Biggreenpharmacist said:
    Photo Egg said:
    SkinnyV said:
    It's been beaten to death, that I know.
    good luck
    Along with...

    Large vs XL
    Medium vs Large
    Small vs Medium
    Large and Small combo vs XL
    Mini vs Small
    Stoker vs BBQ Guru
    Cook brisket fat up or fat down
    Foil ribs or not foil ribs
    Turbo butt vs Low and Slow

    and...

    Who woke up with Who 2 years ago at the Salado Texas Eggfest...lol


    .
    What an epic fail. 

    You left out lump wars. 
    Also left out RTIC vs. Yeti


    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    I left out many.lol
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    Photo Egg said:
    SkinnyV said:
    It's been beaten to death, that I know.
    good luck
    Along with...

    Large vs XL
    Medium vs Large
    Small vs Medium
    Large and Small combo vs XL
    Mini vs Small
    Stoker vs BBQ Guru
    Cook brisket fat up or fat down
    Foil ribs or not foil ribs
    Turbo butt vs Low and Slow

    and...

    Who woke up with Who 2 years ago at the Salado Texas Eggfest...lol


    .
    What about Butts fat up or down? Plate Setter legs up or down? Best Rub?

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    I'm all Green because the red doesn't match the décor of the deck and house! That being said a ceramic Kamado is a ceramic Kamado. Stop over thinking this your not buying a precious diamond worth $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ it's just a cooking device. I don't need another Kamado of any kind but I can't pass up a great deal so when I find one I cash in and will resell if I can make a buck.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

    Okeechobee FL. Winter

    West Jefferson NC Summer

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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
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    For me, the Jr. was a no brainer. Cooked on mine at Butt Blast. 
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    Thomasville, NC
    My YouTube Channel - The Hungry Hussey
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  • reload
    reload Posts: 267
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    I just don't get it...someone can ask a legitimate question on this forum and some will answer with an arrogant answer.  I thought this forum was a place where people could ask and others would share their knowledge and spread the love.  I guess thats not the case for some people.
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  • Captain_Paul
    Captain_Paul Posts: 138
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    Ive read a lot about the differences between the two but it seems that the Jr is a lot taller and sits a lot higher in the stand so maybe works best if sitting on the ground? The MM is squatter and sits low in the stand. So, for those who have one of those cool tables with the cutout for their LBGE, would the Jr sit too high if placed on one of these tables? Would the MM work better at this height? Because that's where mine would sit. The Jr is a little lighter so would be better to take places but not enough offset if it would be cumbersome at home. 
    LBGE, Minimax
    Owensboro, Kentucky
    Go Cats!
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
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    @reload .. hey brother, I've been in here quite a while now, I remember asking a question and getting the same sort of response and then asking the same question as you. It's all good, ask away .. ask anything, these guys are actually really cool - except on Friday nights, especially the start of 'a three day weekend Friday night' .. 'cause that's when they start hitting the bottle a bit too hard. lol
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    Jupiter Jim said:
    Photo Egg said:
    What about Butts fat up or down? Plate Setter legs up or down? Best Rub? 
    This list could be endless...but I was only trying to set up the Salado joke.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    edited May 2016
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    nt

    Seattle, WA
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