Looking at buying my first egg

Rnielsen13

@THEBuckeye Ha I think I'm pretty sold on the LGBE...I'm just deciding on when to buy it. No time like the present? I'm already thinking about table designs. I might do one of the Scott Moore tables I've seen on here. I don't have a ton of space so I don't want to build anything extravagant. Any idea how much a Scott Moore table (or something similar) would set me back? 

BizGreenEgg

At the risk of being disassociated with the forum, I'll also throw out the option of a KJ roadshow at Costco if cost is going to really be a challenge.  It's a great deal to get you started with a good cooker and all the accessories you will need for quite some time.  The color may be off, but this is only your first egg, not your last.

Miked125

The only time I use gas is when I start my charcoal... Wait I use my gas bbq all the time for storage! Does this count as using gas?

THEBuckeye

Rnielsen13 said:

@THEBuckeye Ha I think I'm pretty sold on the LGBE...I'm just deciding on when to buy it. No time like the present? I'm already thinking about table designs. I might do one of the Scott Moore tables I've seen on here. I don't have a ton of space so I don't want to build anything extravagant. Any idea how much a Scott Moore table (or something similar) would set me back? 

Sorry, no. I'm a Nest guy. I do know commerical Egg tables can run from $600 to over 2,500 or more. If you're handy and have tools and time, I'm sure you could build one for much less. 

In the meantime, don't think about it, be about it! 

Brimo

As far as accessories, I would skip the platesetter and buy an adjustable rig & pizza stone from the Ceramic Grill Store. More dollars but add a lot of versatilty that you will enjoy for years.  Lots of quality accessories at the CG Store.  I would suggest you spend the next few weeks building your table so it and your Egg are ready to meet at the new place.

tonyled

Rnielsen13 said:

@THEBuckeye Ha I think I'm pretty sold on the LGBE...I'm just deciding on when to buy it. No time like the present? I'm already thinking about table designs. I might do one of the Scott Moore tables I've seen on here. I don't have a ton of space so I don't want to build anything extravagant. Any idea how much a Scott Moore table (or something similar) would set me back? 

wait til you have some time in the saddle before you go buying accessories and/or a table.  you will find that what suits others may not work for you and vice versa.  reading this forum (and others) would suggest you need one of everything 

JRWhitee

I bought my first egg 10 years ago and to this day it is still the best move I made. My lonely $600 Weber sits in the corner, it is nice for keeping foiled food warm when we have parties though. If you grill 3 plus nights a week I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

ibanda

7 years after buying my egg I think it is some of the best money I ever spent and I still get great satisfaction using it. If you are the type that will miss cooking on charcoal for a month, I highly recommend getting one. I do use a weed burner to get my egg going fast, and I get a kick out of using my flamethrower!

I am hosting a barbecue next week for 22 people and cooking a packer brisket on a large, works out just fine.