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BGE raising prices

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beteez
beteez Posts: 548
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On Facebook a dealer  posted that as of 2-25 BGE would be raising prices with a LBGE going up approximately $50.
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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    my dealer here uses it as a hoax to make you buy now.... im sure prices have gone up over time and might go up in future but that holds no water to me.  besides... whats the difference in a 700$ grill and a 750$ grill and dont say 50$ cause thats only three bags of charcoal.... 


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,731
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    The prices seem to be dealer specific (in my limited time in the BGE world). i have been calling around looking for a small BGE and prices have ranged from $507-$560ish for the egg alone. That's about a $50 spread right there.

    I agree - if you're in for $700 + who-knows-how-much in accessories, another $50 isn't going to make or break anything.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    good point @caliking I've noticed a 100$ price swing in egg models from dealers withing 1-2 hour radius of me


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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    There is indeed a price increase as of Mar 1.   If you are on the fence on picking up an Egg, could save some bucks before the end of the month nationwide.  Just sayin'.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    SMITTYtheSMOKER said:
    There is indeed a price increase as of Mar 1.   If you are on the fence on picking up an Egg, could save some bucks before the end of the month nationwide.  Just sayin'.
    thanks man


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,347
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    For several years the price increse was Feb 1st-obviously moved along.  The best deal would be if you could score one at an Eggfest-all the bene's of a new buy (biggest of which is the warranty) and much cheaper.  Like buying a demo car-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • Charlie tuna
    Charlie tuna Posts: 2,191
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    Do you think some of that fifty bucks --  like maybe five bucks might be spent on a decent gasket??
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  • rolltideegghead
    rolltideegghead Posts: 116
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    I heard they were gonna increase 4-5%. March 1st
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Charlie tuna said:
    Do you think some of that fifty bucks --  like maybe five bucks might be spent on a decent gasket??
    What problem do you have with the new high temp gasket?

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Charlie tuna
    Charlie tuna Posts: 2,191
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    My "NEW" high temp gasket didn't last two months............
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
    edited February 2013
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    BGE's stock gasket changed 6 months ago to a better quality (IMO).   Better the old nomex, now self sticking.   The problem with gaskets is the adhesives, "food safe" adhesives need to be babied for a few cooks.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Charlie tuna
    Charlie tuna Posts: 2,191
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    When you sell a top of the line product -- at top of the line prices -- don't scrimp on "the small "stuff"!  Give the customer a product he/she can cook those items you show in the instruction manual.
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Charlie tuna said:
    Do you think some of that fifty bucks --  like maybe five bucks might be spent on a decent gasket??
    Addressing your original post....I think they have done just that 6 months ago.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • MrCookingNurse
    MrCookingNurse Posts: 4,665
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    @smittythesmoker
    picking up an egg hopefully next week or two, how do I know if it has "the gasket"?? Just ask how long its been on the floor or can i look and tell


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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
    edited February 2013
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    Old stock gasket were dark gray (charcoal) felt.  New gaskets are light gray.

     

    Here's a pic-image

     

     

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,830
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    mohawk industries 12 month rolling stock price......maker of the ceramic parts, last I remember......

    missed another one to make some dough........

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    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • A-Baum
    A-Baum Posts: 29
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    I would also recommend picking an egg up NOW if you are even remotely considering it.  I just nabbed an XL for $879 assembled from a place in MD.  Last one they were going to have for a while.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
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    A-Baum said:
    I would also recommend picking an egg up NOW if you are even remotely considering it.  I just nabbed an XL for $879 assembled from a place in MD.  Last one they were going to have for a while.
    Where at? By last did you mean the last XL on hand or the last time they will offer that price on a XL?

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