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Used Mini Max

hvhunter
hvhunter Posts: 88
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I have the chance to buy a used mini max in excellent condition for $290. Thoughts on the price? For those that have them, do you like them? Thinking of adding to the Large arsenal. Thank you. 
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,286
    Yeah go for it. Especially if it comes with accessories. Don’t have one but have used them before. 
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  • hvhunter
    hvhunter Posts: 88
    Yes, it comes with a rib rack and heating plate.
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  • CGS
    CGS Posts: 71
    check the measurement, top of fire ring to felt line.  original minimax was 0.75" and current is 1.5". Current fire ring also has a wide diameter.  EGG modified the fire ring, new fire ring is about $35. Can help you date the Max. 

    t
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  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    I paid $300 for my MM.  I use it more than my large, but I cook for 1 most of the time.  It is a nice little grill, comes up to temp fast, and is very versatile.

    I would think for $290, if you find out you don't use it, you will get your money out of it.
    Clinton, Iowa
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  • hvhunter
    hvhunter Posts: 88
    CGS said:
    check the measurement, top of fire ring to felt line.  original minimax was 0.75" and current is 1.5". Current fire ring also has a wide diameter.  EGG modified the fire ring, new fire ring is about $35. Can help you date the Max. 

    t

    Does this help? Looks like a 2018 model. 
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  • MotownVol
    MotownVol Posts: 1,062
    I have a large and a MM and love the MM.  I use it for 75% of my cooks.  Salmon, burgers, chicken legs and thighs, brats, chops, steaks, etc.  Just me and the wife now, so it allows me to cook a meal and have leftovers.  

    I would definitely take the plunge.
    Morristown TN, LBGE and Mini-Max.
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  • bbracey21
    bbracey21 Posts: 319
    Great purchase. I have the same set up as mentioned above - Large & MiniMax. MM is my workhorse and I sometimes kick myself in the a$$ for not purchasing it sooner (I’ve only had it for a couple years). In fact I’ll use the MM tonight for some burgers and a couple hotdogs. 
    At that price, if you don’t like it, you shouldn’t have any issues getting your money back reselling it. But I suspect that you won’t be selling it. Enjoy! 
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    I bought mine for 600 ish. Nice score. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • CGS
    CGS Posts: 71
    hvhunter said:
    CGS said:
    check the measurement, top of fire ring to felt line.  original minimax was 0.75" and current is 1.5". Current fire ring also has a wide diameter.  EGG modified the fire ring, new fire ring is about $35. Can help you date the Max. 

    t

    Does this help? Looks like a 2018 model. 
    I think it was around 2015 when EGG made the upgrade but best to measure to make sure. 

    t
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