Brand New XL Firebox $75

Scubadog

Ok here's the story.

Sold my XL which I had purchased new from a local dealer so I had a full warranty. When the buyer showed up to buy it after driving over 100 miles, we realized that the firebox had a crack in it. I felt bad after the guy drove so far so I figured the only honorable thing to do was to discount my asking price by the cost of a replacement so he could buy a replacement when he got back to home. I kept the cracked firebox and turned it in to the dealer for a new replacement.

So I now have a brand new, still in the box, XL firebox that sells for $170. I'm just North of Seattle and am hoping someone might want to come pick it up for $75. I really don't want to ship it cause it's heavy and I couldn't guarantee that it won't crack.

I know it's a longshot that someone without a warranty will want an XL firebox, but what the heck.

714egghead

is this still available?

Photo Egg

714egghead said:

is this still available?

That's funny, but it never hurts to ask I guess.

714egghead

Yeah that what I figured  

HeavyG

It would be funny tho if 9 years later @Scubadog still had that firebox on a shelf in his garage.

Scubadog

Wow...  I havn't been on this forum for a LONG time but I think I might still have that firebox sitting in my shop.   I'll check tomorrow.

714egghead

Scubadog said:

Wow...  I havn't been on this forum for a LONG time but I think I might still have that firebox sitting in my shop.   I'll check tomorrow.

Appreciate it. 

GoooDawgs

This is getting interesting now... 

bradleya123

the suspense is killing me...

Jcl5150

(Please have it...please have it...please have it)

kl8ton

If inflation is considered, this fire box would be closer to $100

HeavyG

Awaiting the results...

<<<< ... long drum roll...>>>>

cookingdude555

kl8ton said:

If inflation is considered, this fire box would be closer to $100

Inflation is one thing, 9 years of storage is another.  My estimates put the total at $851.76.

Kelso

Barn find!

DFW

I love this F'ing forum............

714egghead

cookingdude555 said:

kl8ton said:

If inflation is considered, this fire box would be closer to $100

Inflation is one thing, 9 years of storage is another.  My estimates put the total at $851.76.

Don’t forget to factor the no warranty to the cost ; )

Jcl5150

Scubadog said:

Wow...  I havn't been on this forum for a LONG time but I think I might still have that firebox sitting in my shop.   I'll check tomorrow.

Any updates?

714egghead

haven't heard anything yet.

Scubadog

I'm still down at my office in Seattle but I did ask my wife to go take a pic of the shop shelves and it looks like it's there..  I'll confirm when I get home this evening.. 

714egghead

Scubadog said:

I'm still down at my office in Seattle but I did ask my wife to go take a pic of the shop shelves and it looks like it's there..  I'll confirm when I get home this evening.. 

No rush on my end but I know they brotherhood is very anxious. 

cookingdude555

@714egghead, I dont know what base you are using to build up your new frankenegg with, but keep in mind that the XL did change over the last few years with the firebox, firering, and dome.  The older firebox and ring are taller than the new one with the expansion slit and notches for the platesetter.  The dome is shorter too.  The base remained unchanged through the versions.  Something to keep in mind if you plan to use the adjustable rig from CGS.  My older XL can only use the woo while my newer one has the ceramic innards sitting lower, and the dome is taller.  I really like the my older XL over the newer one except for when you are going vertical with multiple racks.

714egghead

It’s the newer version BGE XL

 Bought this firebox locally but don’t like how it sits up to heigh.

The only good thing about this KBJ firebox/ring is that that it should use way less lump. 

714egghead

I would be happy with a used cracked one.

almost pulled the trigger on a new FB/FR but would rather put that towards a mini max.

cookingdude555

what did the KBJ firebox/ring combo cost you?  I am intrigued by the design.  Would possibly trade you ..  but we are too far away based on what area code I think you have there in your name.  Man I miss fountain valley, loved it there, but Utah is home now and thats pretty great too.

714egghead

$50 brand new in the box. 

714egghead

Yes I love Colorado.
Mom live out there for about 5yrs.

714egghead

The KBJ amp firebox can be had for less then a new BGE fire ring cost. Think I might have seen one for $100 online. The bottom firehrate mesures 12” compared to 17”18” on the BGE can’t remember ehat I was from when I was research to see if the KBJ would fit. 

Scubadog

Well folks..... just looked and it turns out that I don't have the XL firebox stored.... Wife seems to remember that we gave it back to the dealer years ago for some sort of credit (like $50) that got us some other goodies that we wanted...   For the record, for the past 9 years we've been rock'n a large BGE plus a Treager.  To be honest we use the Treager for briskets and butts and whole roast chickens....and the BGE for 700 degree rib-eyes, kabobs, burgers and whole turkeys.   Having both options is BBQ perfection for us...

SaintJohnsEgger

714egghead said:

Scubadog said:

I'm still down at my office in Seattle but I did ask my wife to go take a pic of the shop shelves and it looks like it's there..  I'll confirm when I get home this evening.. 

No rush on my end but I know they brotherhood is very anxious. 

@7@714egghead if Scuba still has it after 9 years then you are one lucky guy. You should consider playing the lottery.

714egghead

Scubadog said:

I'm still down at my office in Seattle but I did ask my wife to go take a pic of the shop shelves and it looks like it's there..  I'll confirm when I get home this evening.. 

so what was it that you saw in the picture?

HeavyG

This has been quite the emotional rollercoaster.