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Price for used mini max

Zeiger88
Zeiger88 Posts: 171
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i found a used mini max with platesetter for $375 is this a good deal? Thanks in advance for all the input
BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • jones2289
    jones2289 Posts: 56
    I think the common theme around here is to try to get a used Egg for at least 50% off MSRP, due to the warranty being non-transferrable.

    I'm sure someone much more knowledgable than me will chime in soon, but hope this helps.  
    Indianapolis, IN
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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    thanks jones2289. One other thing I have an xl now and want something small for camping and weeknight cooks for me and the wife. For those of you that have a mm is it worth it and do you like them?
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • Stormbringer
    Stormbringer Posts: 2,249
    Zeiger88 said:
    thanks jones2289. One other thing I have an xl now and want something small for camping and weeknight cooks for me and the wife. For those of you that have a mm is it worth it and do you like them?
    Yes and yes. For two people it's perfect. We have a LBGE and MM, almost all cooks are on the MM. This may help you:

    http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1193443/benefits-of-having-more-than-one-egg

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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    My Minimax is great for small cooks, love it. I wouldn't take it camping though. I'd recommend an Akorn jr, or a Weber jumbo joe. Lugging a big heavy egg (Minimax is not light) around to a camp site and risking it during transport hardly seems worth it.

    Call up a dealer and get replacement cost quotes on a firering and firebox so you know what your expected repair costs will be. I'm sure the price will go up from when you need them down the road so it may be worth buying them at their lowest cost now with the used egg. Every egg I've ever had eventually develops cracks in these two parts. I've still bought used eggs, just know your costs ahead of time. 
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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    Thanks for your input 
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • DieselkW
    DieselkW Posts: 909
    I just bought an Akorn Jr. for $74 - no, it's not an Egg, it's a cheap knock off, but if you're looking for something to take on vacation, or tailgating, or burning off one or two burgers quickly.... why pay hundreds for that?
    Walmart increased the price to $91, but still.....

    Indianapolis, IN

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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    DieselkW said:
    I just bought an Akorn Jr. for $74 - no, it's not an Egg, it's a cheap knock off, but if you're looking for something to take on vacation, or tailgating, or burning off one or two burgers quickly.... why pay hundreds for that?
    Walmart increased the price to $91, but still.....
    Its lighter, and a little bigger!


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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    Very nice well I ended up getting the mm I got it for $300 though that was a good deal. But thanks for all the input. 
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,694
    have MM and Mini. I would use the Mini for camping.

    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). 

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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    I got the mini max and built a little table for it it looks cool having 2 eggs side by side. 
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    If you have a dog, don't let him near that top heavy table/mmx. Don't ask how I know. It's why I now have an Akorn Jr. (Love it, btw). 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    lol I get it thanks for the heads up
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    Cool quick table. Nice work. Enjoy that new mm. 
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  • Zeiger88
    Zeiger88 Posts: 171
    Thanks I will 
    BGE XL June 2017 Flameboss 300 February 2018 Mini max July 2018 Lima, Ohio 
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