2 weeks ago I made one of my journeys to Costco. My mission was to buy lots of protein... beef, pork, chicken and sea food.
However I always stroll through the BBQ display if they have one. I rarely buy grills or smokers there. I bought my Large (18”) Big Green Egg 6 years ago and have been very happy with it and my 26” Weber Kettle. I figured I was pretty well set with those 2 outdoor cookers.
Then I noticed this Big Blue Egg sitting there on display... a 24”er...🙀 They are manufacturered by Louisiana-Grills-Kamado. I inspected ever single detail on that Big blue cooker comparing it to my large BGE. I got to looking at those extra 6” of cooking space... thinking I’ll never have to trim a rack of ribs off a little bit or trim off a big brisket. Then I looked at the 2-20” grates it came with thinking about how much more food I could fit in it.
After a complete inspection of the vents, ceramics and interior set up I got to thinking it would really be nice to have this bigger cooker. The price on this high quality 24” ceramic cooker... $599.😁
Then I got to thinking I ought to sell my BGE first just so I would have a place to put it once I got it home. Then I thought what if they no longer have them after I sell the BGE? Dilemma...😏 So I bought it right on the spot! I took it home, left it in the box, and put it in my storage shed until I sold the BGE.
I was shocked to see a high quality 24” Kamado for $599. If you look that item up on Costco Online... the price is $899. Lowe’s has the same item in a different color, black, for $899 too. Why Costco’s In store price was/is $300 less than their website price... I have no idea.
Anyway... I sold my large BGE and the wooden table I had it in for $699.🤗. So I’ve got a newer bigger Kamado cooker and an extra $100.👍




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is the top vent plastic ? Not that one detail like that wouldn’t make it worth the cheaper price
Southern Indiana 1 Large Egg, Blackstone griddle
Minnesota
Agree that the initial purchase price is great.
Congratulations on Big Blue. Enjoy it my friend.
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The top vent... metal not plastic. Superior to the daisy wheel that is standard equipment with the BGE. I got rid of the daisy wheel years ago in favor of the Smokeware top vent. This top vent is so simple... 1, 2, 3 or 4.🤗
The spring loaded hinge on the dome... superior to the BGE hinge.
All of the Crome is 304 stainless steel including the 2 grate setup. It includes the heat deflector, BGE does not.
Warranty...
In addition to your Costco Concierge Warranty, if you make your purchase with your Costco Anywhere Visa Card, Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card or Costco credit card reward certificate, Citi will extend your manufacturer’s warranty for an additional 2 years from the date the Costco Concierge Warranty expires for total coverage up to a maximum of 7 years from the purchase date. You’re covered for up to $10,000 per item*.
Bottom line... a high quality 24” Ceramic cooker for only $599 with the stand and a free cover... SHOCKING to me! I’m glad I saw it and bought it.
The Chuckie roast was tremendous...👅
John - SLC, UT
Several eggs ..
Mini 2009
Minnesota