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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Hungry Joe said:
    Hans61 said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Yeah yeah the Kamado Joe forum is a hopping place man!
    It’s probably been a couple years since I looked at their forum. It didn’t appear to be that active...

    The KJ forum does better then the original BGE forum. I blame the format for that going downhill but the regulars defend it and it doesn't seem like it will ever change.

    It's kind of sad watching it die. There was a lot of good information there. A lot got transferred here so it's not a total lose.
    Shots fired!  I’m sure someone will be along soon to chastise you, young whippersnapper.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,686
    That original forum for the BGE is like something from the bulletin board days of the Internet.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    The new mini max stands, integrated nests, and modular tables are pretty slick.  Saw some other upgrades, and more to come apparently.  The racking system is ok, but cgs is still going to be the leader.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    JohnInCarolina said:
    That original forum for the BGE is like something from the bulletin board days of the Internet.
    I used to host a BBS on a C64 with 4 - 1541 5.25 FDDs on a 300 baud modem. Didn't have many callers, but I was a Sysop!
    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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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Of course you did Dwayne.  Of course you did.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,543
    Focker said:
    Anyone still rock a Blackberry?  Obama does. Lol
    I actually have one for work and despise the thing. So counterintuitive that something as simple as changing the ringer settings is terribly unclear and convoluted. 

    Luckily, I am soon to get a work phone from another manufacturer. 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    thetrim said:
    Now that it looks like we're not gonna die from a N Korea nuclear strike, I might invest in some of this.  I'd rather support the CGS than BGE corporate.  I thought the Mini max stand was cool, but I'd rather have a table to bring along that could support the MM and many other things as well.  Hearing the guys name was Marco did make me miss @Don Marco BGE really hosed that guy!
    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    thetrim said:
    Now that it looks like we're not gonna die from a N Korea nuclear strike, I might invest in some of this.  I'd rather support the CGS than BGE corporate.  I thought the Mini max stand was cool, but I'd rather have a table to bring along that could support the MM and many other things as well.  Hearing the guys name was Marco did make me miss @Don Marco BGE really hosed that guy!
    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    BS. NASCAR.
    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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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    stlcharcoal said:

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
    If you could get a pic of him and tjv together after what they debuted today I would be floored. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    stlcharcoal said:

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
    If you could get a pic of him and tjv together after what they debuted today I would be floored. 
    I doubt tjv was caught off guard.  He seems like a good enough business guy that he had to of know this was in the works.  Hell, I'd bet even stlcharcoal knew something was brewing.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
    I find it interesting, though not surprising, that the BGE "Official" website has not been updated with the new offerings. 

    I'm headed to my local dealer to pick up my replacement firebox today and to see what he says when I ask for the new mini-max stand... I'm expecting a blank stare... we'll see....
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    The_Stache said:
    I find it interesting, though not surprising, that the BGE "Official" website has not been updated with the new offerings. 

    I'm headed to my local dealer to pick up my replacement firebox today and to see what he says when I ask for the new mini-max stand... I'm expecting a blank stare... we'll see....
    I’m sure they won’t be available for a few months. They always show them, but it takes a while for the manufacturing and logistics to catch up. 
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,835
    I'm personally intrigued by the modular table setup.  Could see that being purchased in the future.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited March 2018
    Will the BGE divide and conquer come standard with the new BGE like it does the Kamado Joe? I think it's only going to hurt BGE if they charge extra for it. (They will charge extra for it) 
    "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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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,686
    YEMTrey said:
    I'm personally intrigued by the modular table setup.  Could see that being purchased in the future.
    Yep.  The steel crossbars for the Eggs to sit on are a nice design.  With a metal top as well I don’t see any heat issues.

    I’m just assuming they’ll cost an arm and a leg for each section, but we’ll see.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 6,403
    Maybe I missed it on the video, but I wonder if any of the "modules" are enclosed cabinets.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    WeberWho said:
    Will the BGE divide and conquer come standard with the new BGE like it does the Kamado Joe? I think it's only going to hurt BGE if they charge extra for it. (They will charge extra for it) 
    the KJ now cost more than the bge. You can afford the extras, if you want them. Choice is good. Buy what you want and only what you want. 
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    stlcharcoal said:

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
    Is he still the buffalo? 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    stlcharcoal said:

    BTW- The guy with the camera (Rob) was the buffalo at one time. Very well still may be. He is their social media guy (and may do other things that I don’t know about as well)

    Yep.....sat and bs'd with him for about 10 minutes.  I was hoping to get a group photo with him, @pgprescott, @tjv, and I, but it never transpired.
    Is he still the buffalo? 
    It think so.  Things can change in 6 months, but Rob is who reached out to people during the Eggtoberfest ticket giveaway. 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    JohnInCarolina said:
    YEMTrey said:
    I'm personally intrigued by the modular table setup.  Could see that being purchased in the future.
    Yep.  The steel crossbars for the Eggs to sit on are a nice design.  With a metal top as well I don’t see any heat issues.

    I’m just assuming they’ll cost an arm and a leg for each section, but we’ll see.
    The acacia wood tables are quite reasonably priced imo. Not sure you could go to the store and buy the materials let alone build it for the same price. Same with the teak when they are available. 
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    I have never been sued. 
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    RRP said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    Ha ha ha, John! I'll never believe that Big Green Craig isn't sponsored by BGE corporate. Besides Craig's classes et. al. are not material products to be used on eggs, but are very specific supportive product useage.
    Outside of some of regional fests put on by local retailers, I have zero affiliation with BGE corporate. 
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    I have never been sued. 
    Sure...David Dennison....
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,326
    It had some sort of plate setter inside.
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  • joshtahan
    joshtahan Posts: 9
    saluki2007 said:
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    I have never been sued. 
    Sure...David Dennison....
    He's more of a Peggy Peterson
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
    pgprescott said:
    I’m sure they won’t be available for a few months. They always show them, but it takes a while for the manufacturing and logistics to catch up. 
    Big surprise from my local dealer... "HUH?"....

    As expected... unaware of new products even though the unveiling was done at the Home and Garden show here in Nashville!
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,451
    Big_Green_Craig said:
    RRP said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    RRP said:
    Over the years I've heard BGE corporate is quick to sic their lawyers on any one who uses any form of the word egg on any after market product to be used on a BGE. It has been described as a "come to Jesus" meeting on steroids! One guy said he assumed that nasty lawyer would sue chickens if he could! 
    Yeah even Big Green Craig has had to hire an entire team of lawyers.
    Ha ha ha, John! I'll never believe that Big Green Craig isn't sponsored by BGE corporate. Besides Craig's classes et. al. are not material products to be used on eggs, but are very specific supportive product useage.
    Outside of some of regional fests put on by local retailers, I have zero affiliation with BGE corporate. 
    Then I stand corrected!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    The_Stache said:
    pgprescott said:
    I’m sure they won’t be available for a few months. They always show them, but it takes a while for the manufacturing and logistics to catch up. 
    Big surprise from my local dealer... "HUH?"....

    As expected... unaware of new products even though the unveiling was done at the Home and Garden show here in Nashville!
    Fwiw, every manufacturer has basically the same type of roll out. Some are like the mm and take a year or more and others are 3-6 months. That’s why they are pretty tight lipped up until it’s time to debut and get down to the 3-6 month out area. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,714
    Sure looks like the "resting on our laurels attitude" for BGE the past few years has finally been shaken off.  That said, the design and copy aspects of their new products are definitely market recognition that others beat them with offerings.
    Unfortunately for most consumers, the now (whenever manufacturing and distribution gets the gear out there) turn-key selection and accessories will likely put a dent in the small after-market companies sales.  How many dealers can effectively talk about the BGE let alone steer someone to other product sources?  FWIW- and it's early Friday.  


    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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