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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,977
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    Big_Green_Craig said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    I have never been sued. 
    It was a joke, one I thought was obvious, but perhaps not.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • bo31210
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    johnnyp said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    stlcharcoal said:

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
    Is he still the buffalo? 
    It think so.  Things can change in 6 months, but Rob is who reached out to people during the Eggtoberfest ticket giveaway. 
    Is Rob the read headed fellow?
    In the middle of Georgia!    Geaux Tigers!!!!!
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  • MattBTI
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    I think BGE is loosing some innovation to other. I've got a buddy that started with an egg then moved to a primo. Honestly, If I hadn't worked for a BGE dealer when I purchased my large, I would have considered a primo. 
    Pratt, KS
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
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    I would have KJ if I had gotten into this right now. #1 kamado in that price range.
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  • baychilla
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    thetrim said:
    Now that it looks like we're not gonna die from a N Korea nuclear strike, I might invest in some of this.  I'd rather support the CGS than BGE corporate.  I thought the Mini max stand was cool, but I'd rather have a table to bring along that could support the MM and many other things as well.  Hearing the guys name was Marco did make me miss @Don Marco BGE really hosed that guy!
    There's a name I haven't heard in a long time.  Whats the story there?
    Near San Francisco in California
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
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    Lit said:
    I would have KJ if I had gotten into this right now. #1 kamado in that price range.
    I concur.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • SemolinaPilchard
    SemolinaPilchard Posts: 1,282
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    If BGE wants to make an improvement, make a fire grate with air flow. Since I made my own fire grates out of expanded metal (pre kick ash basket) I have never again needed a wiggle rod. If they don't want to go full KAB, fine, just make the flat piece.
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
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    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Don’t get me wrong, I think BGE should keep trying to innovate and pay attention to what their competitors are doing.  That’s just smart business.  But I really doubt they’re seriously threatened by KJ.  Brand name recognition goes a long way.
    I hope BGE stays relevant forever.  love the brand, the community and culture.

    But once upon a time blockbuster probably didn’t worry about Netflix either.  
    Listen to the Podcast Business Wars Netflix vs. Blockbuster - Blockbuster was indeed worried about netflix and even copied their website and infiltrated the netflix warehouses. Then they got stubborn and went under like a sinking ship
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,108
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    HoustonEgger said:
    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Don’t get me wrong, I think BGE should keep trying to innovate and pay attention to what their competitors are doing.  That’s just smart business.  But I really doubt they’re seriously threatened by KJ.  Brand name recognition goes a long way.
    I hope BGE stays relevant forever.  love the brand, the community and culture.

    But once upon a time blockbuster probably didn’t worry about Netflix either.  
    Listen to the Podcast Business Wars Netflix vs. Blockbuster - Blockbuster was indeed worried about netflix and even copied their website and infiltrated the netflix warehouses. Then they got stubborn and went under like a sinking ship
    When Netflix tried to spin off the DVD side of their business I thought Reed Hastings was insane and going to sink his business.  At the time their streaming sucked.

    Shows what I know.
    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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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    HoustonEgger said:
    johnnyp said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Don’t get me wrong, I think BGE should keep trying to innovate and pay attention to what their competitors are doing.  That’s just smart business.  But I really doubt they’re seriously threatened by KJ.  Brand name recognition goes a long way.
    I hope BGE stays relevant forever.  love the brand, the community and culture.

    But once upon a time blockbuster probably didn’t worry about Netflix either.  
    Listen to the Podcast Business Wars Netflix vs. Blockbuster - Blockbuster was indeed worried about netflix and even copied their website and infiltrated the netflix warehouses. Then they got stubborn and went under like a sinking ship
    When Netflix tried to spin off the DVD side of their business I thought Reed Hastings was insane and going to sink his business.  At the time their streaming sucked.

    Shows what I know.

    Quickster or something like that??  Their stock tanked, but they new what was coming.

    Kodak on the other hand......film is where it's at!!  Although I heard a few weeks ago they were trying to come out with a currency to rival Bitcoin???
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  • Woodchunk
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    Seems the vid has created quite a stir, over 84,000 views
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  • Hans61
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    Why don’t they have that video on their YouTube channel?
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    Hans61 said:
    Why don’t they have that video on their YouTube channel?
    Can you save a FB live? 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    I have a cracked and glued dome cap, I will buy the new cap. Don't care for the stainless one. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    THEBuckeye said:
    I have a cracked and glued dome cap, I will buy the new cap. Don't care for the stainless one. 
    Blasphemer!
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    Are BGE dealers required to carry a certain amount of BGE branded accessories that is dependent upon their store “level”? 
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    DoubleEgger said:
    Are BGE dealers required to carry a certain amount of BGE branded accessories that is dependent upon their store “level”? 
    Yes, Platinum level requires more than Gold. Gold requires more than Silver. Don't know how this would apply given the new product line. 
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,231
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    pgprescott said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    I have a cracked and glued dome cap, I will buy the new cap. Don't care for the stainless one. 
    Blasphemer!
    I've been called worse.

    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    THEBuckeye said:
    pgprescott said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    I have a cracked and glued dome cap, I will buy the new cap. Don't care for the stainless one. 
    Blasphemer!
    I've been called worse.

    Me too! 
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  • Ladeback69
    Ladeback69 Posts: 4,482
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    stlcharcoal said:
    The new mini max stands, integrated nests, and modular tables are pretty slick.  Saw some other upgrades, and more to come apparently.  The racking system is ok, but cgs is still going to be the leader.
    I like the rack in that I can use my existing old plate setter and it makes it seems easier to get out and not get broken.  If it cost a lot more then CGS's adjustable rig, I will look at it if my PS breaks some day.
    XL, WSM, Coleman Road Trip Gas Grill

    Kansas City, Mo.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Ladeback69 said:
    stlcharcoal said:
    The new mini max stands, integrated nests, and modular tables are pretty slick.  Saw some other upgrades, and more to come apparently.  The racking system is ok, but cgs is still going to be the leader.
    I like the rack in that I can use my existing old plate setter and it makes it seems easier to get out and not get broken.  If it cost a lot more then CGS's adjustable rig, I will look at it if my PS breaks some day.
    What they made is an exact copy of the CGS PS WOO. They didn’t copy the AR (yet). 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Biggreenpharmacist
    Biggreenpharmacist Posts: 4,341
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    Ladeback69 said:
    stlcharcoal said:
    The new mini max stands, integrated nests, and modular tables are pretty slick.  Saw some other upgrades, and more to come apparently.  The racking system is ok, but cgs is still going to be the leader.
    I like the rack in that I can use my existing old plate setter and it makes it seems easier to get out and not get broken.  If it cost a lot more then CGS's adjustable rig, I will look at it if my PS breaks some day.
    https://ceramicgrillstore.com/pages/pswoo-easily-handle-large-egg-conveggtor

    Little Rock, AR

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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    I caught a pic of the new nest today.  That looked pretty sweet.  More modern design and appeared to have a handler built-in. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • stlcharcoal
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    DoubleEgger said:
    Are BGE dealers required to carry a certain amount of BGE branded accessories that is dependent upon their store “level”? 

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,684
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    johnnyp said:
    I caught a pic of the new nest today.  That looked pretty sweet.  More modern design and appeared to have a handler built-in. 

    From the looks of it, the new integrated nest will not work with the old band style.....you have to have the new bands if you have a Large.  Not sure if it's going to be made for the XL, but that system should be good unless you have a really old one.
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  • Hans61
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    johnnyp said:
    Hans61 said:
    Why don’t they have that video on their YouTube channel?
    Can you save a FB live? 
    Ummmm seems like your implying the live video can’t be saved.
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
    Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    I was asking 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • GoooDawgs
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    I was hoping to see a new BGE gasket like the KJ ones, even if they had to add a latch system to the bands.
    Milton, GA 
    XL BGE & FB300
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  • YukonRon
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    Steel to aluminum. Galvanic corrosion.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Photo Egg
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    stlcharcoal said:
    DoubleEgger said:
    Are BGE dealers required to carry a certain amount of BGE branded accessories that is dependent upon their store “level”? 

    And what is the advantage of moving up the elementary scale?
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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