Egg retailers

Randy2eggs

I live in southern Minnesota and have noticed we have lost most of the retailers who sell and support the Big Green Egg.  Is this just one of the ebbs and flows in this area or is this in other areas also?

Langner91

I live near two (one is an Ace).  They are both continuing to sell and support the BGE community.  There are others within an hour's drive or so, also.  I haven't seen any changes.

Sorry to hear that.

Randy2eggs

We had Three in Mankato and now we have none 

WeberWho

I'm in the Twin Cities and the place where I bought my Small is no longer a BGE dealer. 

RRP

We had 3 dealers - and one sponsored eggfests for 14 years - but all are gone now - ACE stores are all over this area! Not the same thing service-wise as a family owned business that's for sure!

kl8ton

Our area has maintained I feel.  I know of no new dealers....

Maybe that's a good question to ask. Any new dealers in your area?  We've had the same dealers for decades.  

Photo Egg

Agree with @RRP
We lost a very good BGE dealer that was fairly close. Now have to rely on Ace Hardware. And it’s been a real struggle dealing with Ace.

Ragingirishman2

My local Ace is a BGE dealer and sells all the accessories and there are other local dealers (I.e. fireplace store) that are also dealers here in the Chicagoland area. 

PoppasGrill

Our local Pinch-a-Penny pool supply store in Fl stopped carrying BGE. Owner said he couldn’t move stock enough after 5 or so years, to make it worth taking up the space. Also there is another dealer 2 miles down the road. 

kl8ton

I bought my medium from a pool supply store that was discontinuing carrying big green egg.  They were out in Detroit.  The owner said that when Ace hardware started carrying them. He couldn't move enough product.

Photo Egg

Even the Dizzy Pig Spice Store is no longer a BGE Dealer.

RRP

Photo Egg said:

Even the Dizzy Pig Spice Store is no longer a BGE Dealer.

WOW - I did not know that! And Chris had a large store as I recall.

Ozzie_Isaac

Our local pool store and a separate patio store stopped.  We have a number of ACE hardwares with very extensive displays and inventory.  The issue is, none of them have people with a lot of knowledge or passion. I have heard them misquoting the warranty a number of times (saying they have no warranty or only a few years).  One store has a very good person, but she is rarely working.

Photo Egg

RRP said:

Photo Egg said:

Even the Dizzy Pig Spice Store is no longer a BGE Dealer.

WOW - I did not know that! And Chris had a large store as I recall.

Was surprising to me as well.

RRP

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Our local pool store and a separate patio store stopped.  We have a number of ACE hardwares with very extensive displays and inventory.  The issue is, none of them have people with a lot of knowledge or passion. I have heard them misquoting the warranty a number of times (saying they have no warranty or only a few years).  One store has a very good person, but she is rarely working.

No surprise!!!

I have a buddy who is a non-egger who like me is retired, but he works part time at one of the several local ACEs. While he is learning the proper answers from me when he is stumped he just gives people my phone number which is fine with me. Guess that makes me a hanger-on to the "golden years" when we were the unpaid employees spreading the word and our love of the BGE product via the numerous unsponsored Eggfests held around the country. But alas, those "golden years" are now long gone.

Ozzie_Isaac

RRP said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Our local pool store and a separate patio store stopped.  We have a number of ACE hardwares with very extensive displays and inventory.  The issue is, none of them have people with a lot of knowledge or passion. I have heard them misquoting the warranty a number of times (saying they have no warranty or only a few years).  One store has a very good person, but she is rarely working.

No surprise!!!

I have a buddy who is a non-egger who like me is retired, but he works part time at one of the several local ACEs. While he is learning the proper answers from me when he is stumped he just gives people my phone number which is fine with me. Guess that makes me a hanger-on to the "golden years" when we were the unpaid employees spreading the word and our love of the BGE product via the numerous unsponsored Eggfests held around the country. But alas, those "golden years" are now long gone.

Haha!  I used to hang out at Nena's Ace Hardware in G-town, because my friend owned it.  Spreading the BGE love.  My best day, a I sold 2 eggs in an afternoon.  An XL and a large.  Justin sold me a Yeti Soft-sided cooler at cost, which was pretty good deal in my eyes.  Especially, since I was just hanging out anyway.

Canugghead

FWIW, what's arguably the best bbq (not just BGE) dealer in my neck of the woods hired me PT after I retired from my day job, mainly for my BGE knowledge. It was fun working when you don't have to work.

lousubcap

The dynamics at play when a knowledgeable BGE owner is in a BGE dealer store is entertaining at a minimum.  I routinely visit the local hardware store for stuff where I bought both BGE's several years ago.

On two different occasions I have been there when a couple I knew walked in and began inquiring about the BGE.  I started in with my "elevator pitch" and then the quick overview.  Rolling along quite nicely.  I even pimped the forum. I did let them know the "fire and forget" piece which is a strong point is after the serious prep work is correctly done.  

Then a sales guy decided it was time for him to make a move.  So, he invites himself into the conversation.  A minute or so in I ask him how long he has had a BGE and his favourite (nod) cook.  He melts.

I told each couple to give me a call once the deal is done as I would give them a few insights.  Did get a call from each and both were happy.  FWIW-

No, I was not hired but those encounters are more than worth the time. 

RRP

Photo Egg said:

RRP said:

Photo Egg said:

Even the Dizzy Pig Spice Store is no longer a BGE Dealer.

WOW - I did not know that! And Chris had a large store as I recall.

Was surprising to me as well.

As large as his earlier store was with quite an impressive showroom of BGE products I hope Chris got out of there “whole” with some wholesaler taking back all that BGE merchandise! 

I also wonder if BGE is still selling any of the rubs which Chris created specifically for them or if that “marriage ended in a Dr BBQ style divorce” as well…

SMITTYtheSMOKER

Although the BBQ business is as tough as ever for brick and mortar stores, we are enjoying our 20th year as a dedicated Big Green Egg store.

lousubcap

@SMITTYtheSMOKER congratulations for the loyalty and achieving the 20 year mark. Obviously doing a lot of things right!