Original Chiminea or New One?

HofstraJet

Found a good deal on a used original BGE chiminea. Saw the new ones are coming out. Thoughts on which to get if you had to choose one (both is the correct answer but sadly that’s not likely)?

Also, anything specific to look for on the used one before buying?

Ozzie_Isaac

I would choose original one.
I would choose a new one if the warranty wasn’t only for 1 year, but since both are basically without a warranty I prefer the aesthetics of the original one.

WeberWho

I echo Ozzie. Not really the price of admission for only a 1 year warranty in my opinion. 

HofstraJet

Thanks for the comments. Life turns out funny sometimes. 

Was shopping with the wife for patio furniture and was looking at how nice and shiny new eggs are. She came by and noticed the picture of the new chiminea. Said it would look nice on the patio. 😱

Before she could say another word, I asked the sales associate if we could order one. She said she has one in stock. It’s now in my car. 😁

Wasn’t planning on having a chiminea for a long time and now I found two in one day. Gotta go buy a lottery ticket. 

PS - Am still getting the original model. Will have that discussion when it shows up next to its brother. 😂

lousubcap

Better to be lucky than good right there.  However, the expected payback will likely be substantial.  

alaskanassasin

Post the link for the vintage one, someone might want to snag it. Congratulations!

cmac610

Ozzie_Isaac said:

I would choose original one.
I would choose a new one if the warranty wasn’t only for 1 year, but since both are basically without a warranty I prefer the aesthetics of the original one.

Just a clarification…there is a 2 year limited warranty on manufacturer defects for ceramics and 1 year limited warranty on manufacturer defects for metal components.