2 sizes joining the dodo bird

RRP

For those of you who don’t receive news from the mothership in Atlanta the days of the Small and the handy little Mini are numbered…if not already d/o/a! Goodbye to my favorite little buddy sizes - glad I have mine!

fishlessman

at 500 bucks for a 10 inch egg im thinking theres not many sold nowadays.  still using the 10 inch knockoff grill i bought years ago for a fifth the price on a closeout special. wonder if they were still making the mini or if what they have is new old stock

Corv

Sure like my Mini.... 

Cooked a chop on it yesterday, as a matter of fact.

lousubcap

Believe it or not, I received this email from BGE HQ earlier today about the Small and Mini.

"Your grill isn’t just a piece of equipment—it’s part of the moments that matter. That’s why we wanted you to hear it from us first: we are discontinuing the Small and Mini Egg models. That means your Egg is now part of a limited-edition lineup.    Why the change? We’re focusing on the tools that deliver the best grilling experience — and the MiniMax does just that. It has the height of the Mini, the cooking area of the Small, and the portability to go anywhere—tailgates, campsites, balconies, or as a backup at home. Compact, powerful, and ready for anything.    We’re proud of everything these models have helped our community create, and we’ll continue supporting yours, so you can keep making memories for years to come. You'll still have access to replacement parts and warranty coverage — so you can keep grilling without missing a beat.    Got questions? Check out our FAQs or reach out.

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The Small is quite a versatile cooker.  Had mine for well over 10 years.  Glad it is at least in the limited-edition category.  

DoubleEgger

 “and the portability to go anywhere”

At 76lbs, will it go to the hernia doctor with you? 

OhioEgger

I got a small at an Eggfest about 13 years ago and liked it. But it didn't get used much because I mainly used my Large so I sold it to a friend. He has been happily using it for the last ten years and it meets his needs perfectly. I'm sure the BGE folks have considered this carefully, but I'd bet the Smalls and Minis out there will still be kept in service for many years to come.

Mickey

Of my 6 Eggs 2 are MINIS. 
I use my Larges most but if i had to get rid of all but one. The one remaining will be a MINI. 

And i can’t lug that MINIMAX over 3 yards distance. 

shtgunal3

I have a small, mini, and large. The small is by far my favorite.

MaskedMarvel

Time to be on the lookout for discounted ones with warranty. I always wanted both these sizes. … and a minimax… oh and i need an XL…


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…….. with all the catering I’ve been doing, I really should get an XXL…

Fred19Flintstone

This is weird!  I leave for a little while and look what happens.  The Mini and the Small are discontinued!  That’s terrible!  I have a mini and I gave my small to my daughter & SIL.  The next thing you’ll tell me is the mothership changed the warranty rules!!

BeanHead

Well a small just popped up on Craigslist… guess I’ll see if I can grab it before someone else realizes it is a collectors item. 

lousubcap

Welcome back @Fred19Flintstone.  Glad you have surfaced.  This place grinds along with any of the real entertaining posting over on the OT Forum.  

Ozzie_Isaac

Minimax is portable in concept only.  Having both a mini max and a mini, nod goes to the mini.

DoubleEgger

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Minimax is portable in concept only.  Having both a mini max and a mini, nod goes to the mini.

I think the nod goes to a $45 smokey joe. Truly portable. You don’t have to worry about breaking it or if someone steals it. Cools off quicker too. 

Ozzie_Isaac

DoubleEgger said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Minimax is portable in concept only.  Having both a mini max and a mini, nod goes to the mini.

I think the nod goes to a $45 smokey joe. Truly portable. You don’t have to worry about breaking it or if someone steals it. Cools off quicker too. 

If we bring other cookers in, then absolutely.  Smokey Joe is great and can cheaply convert into a mini-Smokey Mountain also.

Canugghead

It'll be interesting to see how long Small and Mini owners will have to wait for warranty replacement ceramics down the road.

RRP

Canugghead said:

It'll be interesting to see how long Small and Mini owners will have to wait for warranty replacement ceramics down the road.

I've thought the same thing. I just assume we/they might end up having to deal directly with the Mothership. I know the email said replacement parts will be available, but we have to be realistic that we are dealing with 2 lame duck products and mentality that goes with that.

MaskedMarvel

Canugghead said:

It'll be interesting to see how long Small and Mini owners will have to wait for warranty replacement ceramics down the road.

I always wondered what the blue egg people who bought under warranty have to do?

stlcharcoal

I had one of the really old Mediums.  Firebox broke and the new firebox wouldn't fit in the old base.  So they sent me a new base.....and since the new base had the dimple finish vs the sandy finish, they sent me a dome as well.

Corv

My Mini has one thing that I rather enjoy; it fits in my 10" CI skillet that I bought new in 1972. I use that as a basin for washing it in between cooks.