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Fair Price For a Used Large BGE

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GregW
GregW Posts: 2,677
edited March 2017 in Off Topic
I'm thinking about selling one of my large eggs. It's it pretty good condition with the exception of a cracked fire box. I also plan on including a plate setter and a cast iron grid.
I have a new Cookshack FEC-120 coming on deck tomorrow, and freeing up some space would be helpful. 
What is a fair price for the egg? maybe $325?
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,429
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    I would say that is fair and you shouldn't have a problem moving it.  Can you warranty the firebox or are you not the original owner. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    kl8ton said:
    I would say that is fair and you shouldn't have a problem moving it.  Can you warranty the firebox or are you not the original owner. 
    I'm the original buyer, however that was a long time ago and I don't have any paperwork, I've heard that a receipt is needed for warranty now.
    Is this true?
     
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
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    Egg only or in a nest or table?  $325 would be more than "fair" imo. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    NPHuskerFL said:
    Egg only or in a nest or table?  $325 would be more than "fair" imo. 
    I have a table, but I'm going to keep it for my remaining egg.
    I have a friend who know a guy looking for an egg. Hopefully it will go to a new home soon. It has served me well over the years.
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
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    I bet you could get 450
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,396
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    As above- you have effectively offered it here for a very low-ball figure.  If no one here jumps then I would go to $500 on CL-be ready to drop the price and see what happens.  Conventional wisdom is no more than 50% of new for used w/o the warranty and you are there with the options.  
    Dang-your new acquisition is quite a piece of cook-ware.  Congrats on the rig and best of luck.  
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  • Moleman
    Moleman Posts: 372
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    The warranty depends on your dealer. I have purchased oneness and one off of craigslist. My dealer has never asked me for a receipt but a picture of the broken item, then replaced. In a week or two. I'd certainly try the warranty route. Good luck. 
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  • Jupiter Jim
    Jupiter Jim Posts: 3,351
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    That price is very fair and I would buy it if it was close to me.

    I'm only hungry when I'm awake!

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited March 2017
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    I'm interested. Where are you located?
    Looking for one to give SIL.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Hntnhrd
    Hntnhrd Posts: 713
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    I paid $375 for mine with no acc. They were asking $425.
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    Hotch said:
    I'm interested. Where are you located?
    Looking for one to give SIL.
    I'm near Birmingham AL.

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,522
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    50% of new without warranty, with a cracked fire box and couple of accessories, worth maybe $50 tops, $325 is a fair price. Don't take less and in todays world you have to ask $450 or so and then let the buyer feel they beat you down to $325. 
    Good luck on the sale - the LBGE is still the most popular, I think. 
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
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    That'd go for over 600 in my neck of the woods - even with the broken fire ring.

    Phoenix 
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 16,989
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    How close to Birmingham?
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    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
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    GregW said:
    Hotch said:
    I'm interested. Where are you located?
    Looking for one to give SIL.
    I'm near Birmingham AL.

    A bit far for me!!!
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    If you are the original owner I would definitely reach out to your dealer or the mothership to get the firebox replaced under warranty.  I have heard people have had success without a receipt. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    Medium in Nashville (with stand) just sold for 400 on CL (I just missed out on that)... hmmm another large... any thoughts on a meetup trip 1/2 way between Nashville and B'Ham?
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    YukonRon said:
    How close to Birmingham?
    Moody. About 25 minutes east on I-20
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    SmokeyPitt said:
    If you are the original owner I would definitely reach out to your dealer or the mothership to get the firebox replaced under warranty.  I have heard people have had success without a receipt. 
    Honestly, the dealer replaced the bottom of the egg years ago. He never asked for a receipt.
    What is the policy on fireboxes? mine has a large crack around and 1/8 inch wide, but it is still in serviceable condition. Do they replace them if they are only cracked, but not falling apart? 
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    The_Stache said:
    Medium in Nashville (with stand) just sold for 400 on CL (I just missed out on that)... hmmm another large... any thoughts on a meetup trip 1/2 way between Nashville and B'Ham?
    That would probably be a little far to bring an egg. Honestly, when I asked about what I should ask for the egg, I wasn't trying to make a sale on the forum. 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
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    GregW said:
    SmokeyPitt said:
    If you are the original owner I would definitely reach out to your dealer or the mothership to get the firebox replaced under warranty.  I have heard people have had success without a receipt. 
    Honestly, the dealer replaced the bottom of the egg years ago. He never asked for a receipt.
    What is the policy on fireboxes? mine has a large crack around and 1/8 inch wide, but it is still in serviceable condition. Do they replace them if they are only cracked, but not falling apart? 
    It will be covered 100%. Crack is a crack when it comes to ceramic. You're good for a warranty claim 
    "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
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,030
    edited March 2017
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    Double Post 
    "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
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,832
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    GregW said:
    SmokeyPitt said:
    If you are the original owner I would definitely reach out to your dealer or the mothership to get the firebox replaced under warranty.  I have heard people have had success without a receipt. 
    Honestly, the dealer replaced the bottom of the egg years ago. He never asked for a receipt.
    What is the policy on fireboxes? mine has a large crack around and 1/8 inch wide, but it is still in serviceable condition. Do they replace them if they are only cracked, but not falling apart? 
    Yes, cracked through gets a replacement.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    Honestly, the dealer replaced the bottom of the egg years ago. He never asked for a receipt.
    What is the policy on fireboxes? mine has a large crack around and 1/8 inch wide, but it is still in serviceable condition. Do they replace them if they are only cracked, but not falling apart? 
    It will be covered 100%. Crack is a crack when it comes to ceramic. You're good for a warranty claim 
    Thank you for this information. I will get with the dealer this week.
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  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,677
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    The egg sold in as is condition for $300 and the guy seemed to be pleased with his purchase.
    He drove away with the egg strapped in the front seat of a new bright red 2017 Infinity G37 coupe. It was quiet the sight. He was smiling and I was too.
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