Kamado Pot on Craigs list

bmlove · October 2008

Is this a good deal? I have a LBGE and was thinking why not add to my collection.
Found on Craigs list - "Large" 18" Diameter #5 Japanese Kamado Pot (similar to the Big Green Egg)
louvered vent cap, on wheels for easy movement. Excellent Condition. Brought back from Japan in 1971. $200.00"

Picture look like it has been restored or at least kept up very good.

Advise?

tks

BoneDaddy's · October 2008

do eggseccories fit the lomodo or will you have to buy new platesetter, stone, etc?

bmlove · October 2008

Some pictures of the Kamado on craigs list

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bmlove · October 2008

BoneDaddy,

I don't know. Fellow egger's can you help out here.

tks

Old Salt · October 2008

They weren't that color. Mine was a speckled green-orange. You'd have to check it over to see if it was rebuilt at some time.

Rascal · October 2008

I was in an Air National Guard transport squadron back in the late 60's & early 70's. The primary mission at that time was flying supplies to support the war in Viet Nam. Apparently, once they unloaded, it was the custom to load the plane with all kinds of goodies from the Orient. This would include everything from stereo equipment to something that sounded rather primitive in nature... ceramic cookers that one would use on the patio like a barbecue! It would be years before I came to learn that those cooker/smokers were being sold stateside and known as Big Green Eggs!

bmlove · October 2008

Rascal,

I hear ya, I was in Japan in the mid 60's and had one of these on my back patio - used to bbq on it regularly. Didn't learn about BGE until 5-6 years ago, my son had 1, then 2, now 3

I finally got my first one few month ago...and I love it. Thinking about this one for 'ole times sake' know I won't be able to do hi heat but think it would be fun to use again.

Just wondering about the price...and suspect it has been repainted.

Old Salt · October 2008

I'm still using mine. In fact it is the only egg I have. In spite of the age and repairs it still cooks and smokes great. Highest I go now is 450*. Don't want to burn it out again.

bmlove · October 2008

Vern (Old Salt) Thanks for that tip..I was thinking about using it for low n slow only, or nothing above 350 degrees. Have an appointment to look at it this evening. If in good shape, for $200 is a good investment and have another full size cooker

tks

Bacchus · October 2008

Seems a little pricey to me. Although a sentimental value associated with it might make it worth it.
I would offer $130-150.

bmlove · October 2008

Thanks Baccus - That's what I needed, was some input on prices. Not familiar with the old used ones at all. Think I will go to 160 if I can't get him lower.

tks all

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