Oh my... a Big Blue Egg?🙀

HogHeaven

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.👍

lentsboy007

I expect this post to be deleted by the powers that be hahah 

is the top vent plastic ? Not that one detail like that wouldn’t make it worth the cheaper price 

newEGGlandah

caliking

What's the warranty on parts? That's one of the strengths of the BGE (and KJ too).

Photo Egg

caliking said:

What's the warranty on parts? That's one of the strengths of the BGE (and KJ too).

Agree, ceramic will break. When your base cracks, besides a return to Costco who will not have a replacement grill, what are your options?

SmokeyPitt

It looks really nice. I have had the same thoughts. Warranty is 5 years...so that is a downside...but then again it is Costco so you can just return it with your 5 year old Christmas tree. 

WeberWho

Congrats on the purchase. If you enjoy it that is all that matters. The extra room will be nice. Keep posting some cooks on it. I'm interested to see what your thought are on it once you have some more cooks under your belt with it. Enjoy!

Photo Egg

SmokeyPitt said:

It looks really nice. I have had the same thoughts. Warranty is 5 years...so that is a downside...but then again it is Costco so you can just return it with your 5 year old Christmas tree. 

5 years of what? What is the 5 year manufacturers warranty process?
Agree that the initial purchase price is great.

SGH

@HogHeaven
Congratulations on Big Blue. Enjoy it my friend.  

Gulfcoastguy

You need a second one to set right beside it.

lousubcap

All in what brings home the goods.  Well-played in my book.  Hopefully you will master it as you did your BGE and all will be well.  Way to jump on the window of opportunity for it is only open for an unknown period of time.  FWIW-

caliking

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

Canugghead

SmokeyPitt said:

It looks really nice. I have had the same thoughts. Warranty is 5 years...so that is a downside...but then again it is Costco so you can just return it with your 5 year old Christmas tree. 

gotta luv costco return policy, saw this yesterday, guess the party is over 
 

DoubleEgger

caliking said:

What's the warranty on parts? That's one of the strengths of the BGE (and KJ too).

It’s got the Costco lifetime satisfaction guarantee. We covered this in the Christmas tree thread. 

Gulfcoastguy

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

I see the joke was too subtle. Visualize what it would look like.

FlyOverCountry

Gulfcoastguy said:

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

I see the joke was too subtle. Visualize what it would look like.

littlerascal56

You are set with that cooker and the Weber kettle.  Can cook about anything with that combo.

Ozzie_Isaac

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

@badinfluence already won that contest

bgebrent

Ozzie_Isaac said:

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

@badinfluence already won that contest :(

Miss him.

Ozzie_Isaac

bgebrent said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

@badinfluence already won that contest :(

Miss him.

Same here, he was a good dude.  I still have the MM I got from him.

caliking

Gulfcoastguy said:

caliking said:

Gulfcoastguy said:

You need a second one to set right beside it.

 S/He who dies with the most cookers... Wins!

I see the joke was too subtle. Visualize what it would look like.

 And now I got it !

HogHeaven

Having used my LBGE for 6 years and knowing the common characteristics of ceramic cookers I thought the ceramics on this cooker are comparable to my BGE. The only problem I ever had with the BGE was a cracked firebox. I cook lots of Neapolitan pizza at 800°.

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.

Botch

Just me being an anal-retentive, OCD engineer, but your drip pan is 90º off from your roast...  

HogHeaven

Based on the angle of the photograph... you could be correct.🤔   However in view of the fact that the roast was NOT overreaching the width of the drip pan at any direction all was good. I didn’t want to dirty up my heat deflector on my very first cook.😬

The Chuckie roast was tremendous...👅

rekameohs

HogHeaven said:

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.

Rule #1 when shopping at Costco - if you think you may want it, but it now, because they will certainly be sold out when you decide to return to buy it.

SSQUAL612

That makes this a great deal.

SSQUAL612

I think they’ll honor the price for 30 days if you bring in your receipt.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

SSQUAL612 said:

That makes this a great deal.

Holy crap that is cheap. 

cookingdude555

I'm cool with this cooker, I think its a great value, and my friend that has one, loves it.  What I don't get, is how they advertise 24"?  Every charcoal grill cooker I have ever seen measures the cooker by the cooking grate diameter, not the diameter of the cooker.  This is actually slightly larger than a large egg, not comparable to the XL that the 24" diameter would suggest.

marysvilleksegghead

what is that dohicky right behind the handle?  looks like knuckle buster 

WeberWho

marysvilleksegghead said:

what is that dohicky right behind the handle?  looks like knuckle buster 

I believe it pushes against the shock below if the dome is accidentally dropped when opened.