MiniMax?

Eoin

Getting pushed into a decision / getting permission here. Our 18 year old is packing in his job in 2 weeks to study for his exams (have more TV time, more like). This is the job that got us 25% off on the XL and could get 25% off a MM for small cooks / camper vanning / just coz it's cool.

I know the answer from you lot, just need some more great arguments in favour ........

HeavyG

At 25% off I'd get the MM, the small, the medium, the large.

EggMcMic

Paid full retail for my MMX. Zero regrets. Might buy another for 25% off.

NPHuskerFL

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

Eoin

EggMcMic said:

Paid full retail for my MMX. Zero regrets. Might buy another for 25% off.

Full retail here with nest and platesetter is £600. Our VAT is 20%, so at 25% off, the before tax price is £375, so about $465. What is retail price on a MMX in the US?

YEMTrey

I paid a lot more than that when they first came out.

Photo Egg

Eoin said:

EggMcMic said:

Paid full retail for my MMX. Zero regrets. Might buy another for 25% off.

Full retail here with nest and platesetter is £600. Our VAT is 20%, so at 25% off, the before tax price is £375, so about $465. What is retail price on a MMX in the US?

Full Retail here in US is $600us(599) but does not normally include platesetter.
Street price normally runs $450-525 in most areas I have seen them. Plus our tax in most areas somewhere around 8%.
Getting 25% off would be a good deal. I have seen it priced as low as $400 on sale and at Eggfests but it's rare.
It's great little cooker and sounds like a good choice for your needs listed above.

HeavyG

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Eoin

HeavyG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Wrong colour.

Stormbringer

HeavyG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Not so common in the UK, afaik.

HeavyG

Stormbringer said:

HeavyG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Not so common in the UK, afaik.

KJ maintains a separate UK website so they must have a few dealers. I have no idea how many. http://www.kamadojoe.co.uk/stockists/showcountries.php

I have no idea how many dealers BGE has in the UK either. Do you ever see Primos in the UK?

Photo Egg

HeavyG said:

Stormbringer said:

HeavyG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Not so common in the UK, afaik.

KJ maintains a separate UK website so they must have a few dealers. I have no idea how many. http://www.kamadojoe.co.uk/stockists/showcountries.php

I have no idea how many dealers BGE has in the UK either. Do you ever see Primos in the UK?

I can't remember the last time I saw a Primo grill here in Texas.

Eoin

@HeavyG  KJ has dealers and is more available online at a discount than BGE, £400 is possible. Never heard of Primo until I came on here, only 5 dealers in the whole of the UK.

Stormbringer

HeavyG said:

Stormbringer said:

HeavyG said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

I'm surprised nobody has suggested he look at a KJ Jr. instead.

Not so common in the UK, afaik.

KJ maintains a separate UK website so they must have a few dealers. I have no idea how many. http://www.kamadojoe.co.uk/stockists/showcountries.php

I have no idea how many dealers BGE has in the UK either. Do you ever see Primos in the UK?

OK things have changed since we dived into the world of Egging. Even 18 months ago there wasn't a stockist anywhere near where we lived, and at that stage I wasn't prepared to shell out money without seeing something in action. Then Big Green Egg did a demo at the Whole Foods store in the town where I live ... the rest is history.

As for the OP question, yes I think it's worth it, just on the lower lump consumption alone, it uses literally 20% of the lump that the LBGE uses. Factoring that in, I worked out the MM would pay for itself in 3 years, and that was before we started using it more regularly. Factor in your 25% cost reduction, and you've got a winning total cost of ownership argument right there.

Wheely

On Saturday I pulled the trigger on a MiniMax £299 ex display, never been used just left stood outside

Eoin

Wheely said:

On Saturday I pulled the trigger on a MiniMax £299 ex display, never been used just left stood outside

Dealer dropping out of Egg sales?

YukonRon

I take it everywhere we go while camping and tailgating. I am often asked to take it to parties, or other social functions.
The MM makes our trips better, we eat healthier, and it is an absolute miser with lump. Awesome addition to the collection.
Nothing like 4 - 5 hour hikes, and returning to ribs or a roast off a BGE.
Others say there are more reasonable alternatives to use for mobile cooking. They are sure they are right.
I know I am. I have used them before. Nothing compares to my BGE MM.
Buy it, you will love it.

Mickey

If only cooking for a couple of you with youngster off to school I would get a Mini. 
Have two Larges setting there as well as a MM and the Mini gets the work. 

Eoin

Mickey said:

If only cooking for a couple of you with youngster off to school I would get a Mini. 
Have two Larges setting there as well as a MM and the Mini gets the work. 

Still got 2 younger ones at school, plus one older living at home and another older moved out.  The 18YO will still be home 20+ weeks a year when he goes to college, so the XL will get plenty of action as there are often 7 to feed.

I would be keen in a Mini as trips away are often just us 2 plus 1 child, but it's not imported into the UK for some reason, so MMX is the smallest available.

Wheely

Eoin said:

Wheely said:

On Saturday I pulled the trigger on a MiniMax £299 ex display, never been used just left stood outside

Dealer dropping out of Egg sales?

Yes unfortunately, but as he dropped out another local dealer started to sell Eggs.

Stormbringer

Wheely said:

On Saturday I pulled the trigger on a MiniMax £299 ex display, never been used just left stood outside

Crikey that's good. Any more going, of MM or different sizes?

Wheely

They didn't have anymore when I was in on Saturday but that doesn't mean that they haven't got any stashed away in the back. I'll have a word next weekend.

Gulfcoastguy

It might be a good idea to stock up on food while you are still getting that discount. As to the minimax, call it an early birthday present or your son's severance pay and enjoy it.

Eoin

Got the go ahead on the MMX. Platesetter not included in the bundle, is there room in the MMX to make it worthwhile? Remember, no CGS option over here.

northGAcock

Eoin said:

Got the go ahead on the MMX. Platesetter not included in the bundle, is there room in the MMX to make it worthwhile? Remember, no CGS option over here.

Can someone not purchase CGS items on your behalf and ship to you? Sorry, not up on the laws. Thought our new pres was opening up trade.

Biggreenpharmacist

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

Buy the small instead!

Stormbringer

Eoin said:

Got the go ahead on the MMX. Platesetter not included in the bundle, is there room in the MMX to make it worthwhile? Remember, no CGS option over here.

Yes. You can get one from BGE UK. Check the height of your fire box though, BGE changed the design of the internals. I have the original/old size. @Lit has pictures of the two.

Whether the plate setter for the MM is worth £50 is a matter of perspective. I use ours a lot.

Eoin

northGAcock said:

Eoin said:

Got the go ahead on the MMX. Platesetter not included in the bundle, is there room in the MMX to make it worthwhile? Remember, no CGS option over here.

Can someone not purchase CGS items on your behalf and ship to you? Sorry, not up on the laws. Thought our new pres was opening up trade.

Yes, and send as a gift to avoid tax, but the shipping will still be a lot for heavy items.

Eoin

Biggreenpharmacist said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

Buy the small instead!

The ability to travel with it means the MMX wins.

Eoin

Stormbringer said:

Eoin said:

Got the go ahead on the MMX. Platesetter not included in the bundle, is there room in the MMX to make it worthwhile? Remember, no CGS option over here.

Yes. You can get one from BGE UK. Check the height of your fire box though, BGE changed the design of the internals. I have the original/old size. @Lit has pictures of the two.

Whether the plate setter for the MM is worth £50 is a matter of perspective. I use ours a lot.

We're going to John Lewis Friday, maybe there will be some accessories in the shop, otherwise I will probably buy it separately.

Anne was already thinking of buying me another Egg before I mentioned it, just couldn't work out which one. I had an easy sell on the MMX, it helps that she loves the food as well!

Biggreenpharmacist

Eoin said:

Biggreenpharmacist said:

NPHuskerFL said:

Cue the MM haters in 3..2..1

Buy the small instead!

The ability to travel with it means the MMX wins.

I was teasing husker.