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Good price for a mini?

frankie482
frankie482 Posts: 263
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I am able to get a brand new mini with new hinge and handle for $200.

Is this a good buy?

Comments

  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    If it is brand new, that is a steal and I would go to whoever is offering you this price and offer him or her 250 to try and get it away from you ;) If that is brand new run, sprint, get in a muscle car and get that egg as quick as possible. :)
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • Mainegg
    Mainegg Posts: 7,787
    grab that little baby!
  • Ripnem
    Ripnem Posts: 5,511
    You can't do any better than that.
  • frankie482
    frankie482 Posts: 263
    What do they cost normally?
  • Ripnem
    Ripnem Posts: 5,511
    I paid $250 and that was 2 price hikes ago.
  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    I think, and someone correct me if I am wrong, I believe MSRP right now is somewhere around 400-425 depending on location.
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    Hell yeah!
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • Holy cow! Glad I brought my midget home in 97-98...I could be wrong its been some time ago but I think it was 100 on sale. But then again the large was 500ish when I bought it in 97 too.
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    $310 here in KS
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Current list price, per BGE reliable source, is $379.00. With no accessories.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    Just wondering if you know what a small or medium is in the wonderful town of Maryville?
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • draiggoch
    draiggoch Posts: 11
    Gentleman/ladies:

    I realize that this is off subject a little, but, my local GE dealer was selling the extra large GE (oval) for $1,300+ .. I found it in North Georgia for less than $900 .. it does pay to shop around ..
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    Dangit! I knew I shoulda taken pics! :sick:

    WAG (Wild Ass Guess) :silly: :unsure:

    S=$510
    M=$590

    very unsure :ermm: though
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • frankie482
    frankie482 Posts: 263
    Carolina Q wrote:
    Current list price, per BGE reliable source, is $379.00. With no accessories.


    Only accessory is the stand correct?
  • Scottborasjr
    Scottborasjr Posts: 3,494
    This is why I am wondering, my buddy saved almost 200 dollars by going to Maryville Ks, a couple years ago on a large. Just wondering if the price difference is still so substantial now. ;)
    I raise my kids, cook and golf.  When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.
    Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season. 
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    might mean the ash tool, as it is smaller
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • grillmandan
    grillmandan Posts: 270
    BGE does not make an oval. That would be a Primo brand.
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,880
    Is it HOT? $200 is a "steal" so that's why I wonder! Is it for sale by a BGE dealer and is it in fact NEW?
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
  • Clay Q
    Clay Q Posts: 4,486
    Sounds like a very good deal to me. :cheer:

    Grab it.
  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Grid gripper and ash tool are extra as well. I think that's it.

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

  • $399 at my local shop.
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    email me, and I'll try to find out for sure tomorrow

    my forum handle at the hottest email dot com
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009
    XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
    Henny Youngman:
    I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
    Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap
  • PFSmith
    PFSmith Posts: 34
    I called around Birmingham a while back looking for a Mini and the going rate was $315, and that was before the price hike.

    I stopped in at a dealer about an hour north of Birmingham and bought their last one, with the metal cap - no stand - for $249. I felt like I got a good value.

    Pat
  • PhilsGrill
    PhilsGrill Posts: 2,256
    Sorry you're too late, I already bought it.
  • frankie482
    frankie482 Posts: 263
    SOOO,

    Would you spend $200 on a MINI or $440 on a MEDIUM if you already had a large?
  • ShedFarm
    ShedFarm Posts: 499
    I'd spend $640, and get both. Oh yeah, I already did. :)
    BJ (Powhatan, VA)
  • frankie482
    frankie482 Posts: 263
    Well here it is!!

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