Mini Max at Eggtoberfest

Crimsongator

The mini max was used by several cooks courtesy of BGE today and on display at Eggtoberfest. It is scheduled to ship (per BGE marketing) to dealers on 11/1. The MSRP listed in the retail tent today is $598 which includes the carrier (not entirely sure about platesetter). It is extremely nice and I can see getting one.

Smokinpig

Pic in action today.

Crimsongator

Yes that is at Kim's spot and ironically you have ME in the background. Green shirt, left side.

Smokinpig

Ha. I actually found this pic in the eggtoberfest Twitter feed. I left my phone in the car and wish I had it with all the maxes there.

marysvilleksegghead

$598?  WOW!!    w/ash tool?

$42 more at my local dealer, one could get a Med. with all the goodies

Hope for a better price here . . .

Gogogordy

Looks like a little tight on headroom per the cast iron impression left inside the dome

Crimsongator

Kim had the platesetter too high (look at the feet) and it was adjusted later. Plenty of height

Jeremiah

WOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!! \m/ ]

corb69

Looks nice.

Gogogordy

Is there a screen? Looks like just a door same as my KJ Jr.

Crimsongator

Btw, I just saw an earlier pics before Kim started cooking on the mini max. That ting was already there and not caused by the raised grid and the CI skillet

Crimsongator

Gogogordy said:

Is there a screen? Looks like just a door same as my KJ Jr.

Yes there is a screen behind the draft door

apfroggy0408

600!?!?!

I already have that in my medium.

looks like it's going to be regular mini or xl for me next.

grege345

No regrets on my small I purchased a month ago. 600$ is a limitless pricey for the size IMO but now I'm bias

bo31210

Here ya go from today...

grege345

That carrier sure is purdy. So is that umbrella

bo31210

Umbrellas were 39.95 I believe

Dobie

Im out at that price point. Stroll along with my large for a while, mabe XL next.

cazzy

Price point is off. No progression between the mini and the small. How it is priced higher than what I paid for my small is dumb imo.

Seems like BGE thinks they're Apple and can put a product out and the sheep will buy it. Oh wait, that probably will still happen.

Jeremiah

I'm still in. The small is $450-$550 in this area. Then the carten is another $150(?) plus I'm half way to the msrp doing my layaway plan at my dealer, and asked them to order me one as soon as they were able.

I'll be riding this unicorn in time for thanksgiving. \:D/

Gogogordy

cazzy said:

Price point is off. No progression between the mini and the small. How it is priced higher than what I paid for my small is dumb imo. Seems like BGE thinks they're Apple and can put a product out and the sheep will buy it. Oh wait, that probably will still happen.

^^^LMAO! ^^^ Yes. Price point is away off. Especially considering the price point of the very capable, and well-equipped Kamado Joe Jr. nearly half that price via Costco road show, and 449. -- all day long via the internet.

stemc33

cazzy said:

Price point is off. No progression between the mini and the small. How it is priced higher than what I paid for my small is dumb imo. Seems like BGE thinks they're Apple and can put a product out and the sheep will buy it. Oh wait, that probably will still happen.

Oh yeah, you know people are gonna buy it. Must be the color. I for one am not into red or black. So if I get another ceramic cooker, it'll be green.

Jeremiah

I was told they'll phase out the small and mini, and will give a credit towards a max for further warranty issues after heir production stops. But that was just a dealer, not bge.

Gogogordy

stemc33 said:

cazzy said:

Price point is off. No progression between the mini and the small. How it is priced higher than what I paid for my small is dumb imo. Seems like BGE thinks they're Apple and can put a product out and the sheep will buy it. Oh wait, that probably will still happen.

Oh yeah, you know people are gonna buy it. Must be the color. I for one am not into red or black. So if I get another ceramic cooker, it'll be green.

I'm into well cooked, great tasting food! Don't care what color the vessel which cooked it is (was)

bcsnave

I think BGE is trying to get to the "portability".."tail-gating".."camping" niche..

 

 

Jeremiah

On a lighter note, does that handler remind anyone else of this??

GeorgeS

Oh hell please tell me I can get one of those for $599!!!

cazzy

GeorgeS said:

Oh hell please tell me I can get one of those for $599!!!

Maybe not that exact model, but there should be some models in your area at that price point. :P

cazzy

Jeremiah said:

I'm still in. The small is $450-$550 in this area. Then the carten is another $150(?) plus I'm half way to the msrp doing my layaway plan at my dealer, and asked them to order me one as soon as they were able.

I'll be riding this unicorn in time for thanksgiving. \:D/

Don't get me wrong, I still want one. It just means I'll wait longer before I get it and will prolly get a mini before they kill it off. Assuming that actually happens.

Mattman3969

I for one would be upset if if something happened to my small and the only offer was for credit towards a MM. I like my small ano really like the height it is at in the nest rather than some squatty nest looking carrying cage.

SkinnyV

Mini looks better IMO.

I better get my fire bowl replaced as it has a crack before they run.out.