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Multi-Egg Owners

finster
finster Posts: 136
How did you grow your collection? Did you upgrade as you went?  Trade up?  Buy used?  Or all new?
MBGE in Charleston

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    edited March 2015
    All new here simply because of the warranty   Large was first then a small a few years later.  

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
  • Ragtop99
    Ragtop99 Posts: 1,570
    Bought new, although I tried to score a used one.  I didn't trade up or down; I just added based upon what I thought would best compliment what I had and how I would use the 2nd egg.
    Cooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    All new here as well, although if a deal came up I could be persuaded to buy used. I have a Large, Medium and Small acquired in that order. 
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    edited March 2015
    All new.  Bought to fit needs (I use need loosely.  Got the 2nd because I wanted it)  Only thing I've sold so far are some webers.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    All new. LG was first and a couple yrs later the MM. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    Have sold a Small and a Mini. Also won a Mini at the Plano Fest. Bought 2 Larges and a Mini-Max. All new. Now this is the family. 

    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). 

  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I bought my large new, then got a small used, then sold the small and bought a new mini max
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
    Simple, one at a time. Buy one use it like it. Buy another one use it like it and keep going.  I always go new ones for the warranty. 

    Coincidentally my wife just saw my Joe Jr for the first time tonight. I got the old evil eye stare...my reply was "I told you about this one long time ago". I won't be surprised to see some new pairs of shoes and purses this weekend.  Wait till she see my new Komodo Kamado when it arrives. I'll be spending a few nights in the dog house for sure. LOL.
  • mtbguy
    mtbguy Posts: 299
    Bought LG then 3 months later ordered MM. Both new. 
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I drive around nice neighborhoods with my pickup. 





    I kid, I kid.
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    I love lamp..
  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,204
    All new here simply because of the warranty   Large was first then a small a few years later.  
    Ditto here.  
    ___________

    "When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."

    - Lin Yutang


  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
    I drive around nice neighborhoods with my pickup. 


    Can I place an order for a medium? :lol:
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
  • dlk7
    dlk7 Posts: 1,053
    All new because of warranty.  First XL March of 2012 and the second XL three months later.  Gave away the brand new Weber Genesis S330 to my neighbor as a Christmas present since I never used it again.

    Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!

    Waunakee, WI

  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,981
    My XL was a batchelor for five years before a sexy new medium came into his life. She's every man's dream. She gets hot as he!l and doesn't take forever to get ready. Takes the meat like a champ! They are happily married now and planning the birth of a mini max next year. 
  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2015
    I bought my first large egg from a dealer.  I then bought two used large eggs off Craigslist.  I gave one of the larges to my parents for Christmas and managed to run over the other used egg with my truck.  I bought a used mini on Craigslist and sits majority of the time in the garage collecting dust.  I ended up winning my fantasy football league to purchase my 1st small egg.  This past Thanksgiving I received a coupon good for Ace that was 50% off a maximum thirty dollar purchase.  I had to go check out the eggs accessories thinking I could find something under $30.  When checking out the eggs I noticed the small egg was on clearance for $299.  So with some additional discounts I couldn't pass it up. Haven't even used the 2nd small yet.  I figure it will come in handy at some point down the road.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 33,878
    LBGE first then as many above, a few years later an eggfest demo pricing (never cooked on) SBGE.  Probably the more challenging question for many when initially deciding on the second BGE is "What size do I get?"  As you would eggspect the opinions run the gauntlet.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • clifkincaid
    clifkincaid Posts: 572
    Going to my first eggfest in kent Washington this year. If I don't win the LBGE I might buy a second. Depends if the wife is with me or not B)
  • RiverDoc
    RiverDoc Posts: 572
    Both new, bought Large first then Small for quick weeknight cooks and apps. I bought from a dealer for the warrenty.
    -Todd
    Franklin N.C. LBGE and a SBGE
  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    All of my current eggs were purchased new. When I got my second egg, it was a used medium just to see if I would actually use two eggs on a regular basis. I sold that when I got my second large. Then I added the others along the way when I found deals that I just couldn't pass up.

    I would only buy new due to warranty. It's just nice not to worry about "what happens if it cracks?"
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,880
    I drive around nice neighborhoods with my pickup. 
    I have saw you driving around my ghetto as well. I'll be watching you.

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,510
    WeberWho? said:
    I  managed to run over the other used egg with my truck.....
    You can't just drop that sentence in the middle of a long explanation.

    That deserves its own thread and pictures.  How did you manage that?

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


  • Bustersdad
    Bustersdad Posts: 311
    My first egg, a large was purchased new.  The second, a small, was purchased used, got a great deal.
  • Greeno55
    Greeno55 Posts: 635
    Both new. Bought the large in 2012 and enjoyed the hell out of it, but wanted a second, and something portable.  I himmed and hawed over a mini for a while, almost pulling the trigger a few times. Glad I waited because they came out with the MiniMax, and it has proven itself quite useful. Great for a second Egg, often the main Egg, and fits perfect in the backseat of my truck with one of the seats folded up. It travels with me like a loyal dog. 
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,020
    All new. L then S then Med then Mini.
  • SmyrnaGA
    SmyrnaGA Posts: 438
    First one was a new large gift from SWMBO.  Second was the free Vision Kub.  I received it cracked.  Got my money back from shipping insurance.  I was told to holdon to it until postal inspector asks. A year later, I JB weld it and it's air tight.  Third was a SGE off CL.  Fourth was new KJ jr from Costco Roadshow.

    2 have warranty and 2 are as-is.  Surprisingly, I use the Kub the most since it's usually the 2 of us.  I guess I'll need to get a mini someday if something happens to the Kub.

    Large BGE, Small BGE, KJ Jr, and a Cracked Vision Kub.

    in Smyrna GA.


  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    I got my large in December of 2012. I got my second large in the summer of 14. Both new. 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    My first egg was a mini, 1 year later large demo from egg fest and now a Max.

    All new.
    Seattle, WA
  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
    Bought the LBGE and within a week knew I wanted an XL.  Bought the XL planning to sell the LBGE, which I still have after four years.  Got the MBGE from my brother when he got an XL.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

  • Monty77
    Monty77 Posts: 667
    My wife bought me a large in 2011 for my birthday, I had already been cooking on Eggs for a few years with my Egg Dealer and buddies around town.  This only sparked my passion even more.  I recently purchased a Mini Max and love it just as much, it is a great eggcessory to my large.  I may purchase a large demo from an Eggfest in the future, but for now, I love my setup!  
    Large BGE 2011, XL BGE 2015, Mini Max 2015, and member of the "North of the Border Smokin Squad" Canadian Outdoor Chef from London, Ontario, Canada

    https://www.flickr.com/photos/monty77/

  • rifrench
    rifrench Posts: 469
    Large first, then found that sometimes a long cook got in the way of lunch, or supper, so I bought a small. Both eggs purchased new from same dealer in Bon Air, VA., near where I work. They will wait past their closing for me, if needed.
     1 LBGE, 1 SBGE, 1 KBQ and a 26" Blackstone near Blackstone, Virginia