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Mini-Max
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Cookinbob
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I know some of you have seen the new Mini-Max. I am planning to add an egg, and this might be the one. Any projections on availability date or pricing?
XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and Guitars
Rochester, NY
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All reports suggest June. Haven't heard any rumors of price.LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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The link from BGE's site said June 2014, as grege345 said.
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I'm guessing it will be priced between the Small and Medium eggs.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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Caliking is guessing north of $500...that seems high.Isn't this between the mini and small? Actually SMALLER then the small.You may actually be right...but I would just get a joe jr for a second ceramic cooker if that is the case.
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I know the XXL was announced a year ago, but other than a few given as gifts - I BELIEVE - to a high volume dealer or two has it been announced when they too will hit the street? Maybe they are waiting to roll both out with a whole new pricing structure - just guessing that's all.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I don't know about north of $500. I'm thinking of just south or at $500.
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Here is the link to the article on BGE siteJust my guess, but I think it will be priced somewhere between the mini and the small. The Joe Jr is $459 list price, but that includes the carrier/stand and their version of the plate setter. Hopefully BGE will price it competitively.Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg.
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My local dealer said that the delay with the xxl is because they keep breaking when they try shipping themLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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My speculation - if they price it less than the small, then they will kill the market for the small. If the mini is $400ish, the small is $500, my bet is still that the MiniMax will be $500+.If they price it between the small and medium, the small still stands a chance, while folks will buy the MiniMax for any number of reasons - complete their collection, eggheads are compulsive shoppers/buyers, portability, etc... pick one. BGE will make people pay for just wanting one!#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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My thoughts are that is will be priced in the middle of the small and mini. Also, in order to not cannibalize their own sales, they will eventually only have the minimax. I think this is a way to streamline their lineup and have less options.THIS IS MY OPINION. I really have NO idea, just speculation.Large BGE from Normal, IL
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caliking said:My speculation - if they price it less than the small, then they will kill the market for the small. If the mini is $400ish, the small is $500, my bet is still that the MiniMax will be $500+.If they price it between the small and medium, the small still stands a chance, while folks will buy the MiniMax for any number of reasons - complete their collection, eggheads are compulsive shoppers/buyers, portability, etc... pick one. BGE will make people pay for just wanting one!
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Pinkfacemark said:. Also, in order to not cannibalize their own sales, they will eventually only have the minimax. I think this is a way to streamline their lineup and have less options.THIS IS MY OPINION. I really have NO idea, just speculation.
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I am guessing that if this replaced anything it would be the small in that the cooking grate is the same size, but the fire grate is larger. It looks like it is worth waiting for, unless of course I decide on a medium.I pinged my dealer but have not heard back yet. He did however say he was going to start carrying Rockwood charcoal and expected to have some in a couple of weeks. I will make some noise if and when it happens. I pushed him to carry it, I was unable to find another retail outlet within 350 miles of here.XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and GuitarsRochester, NY
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As an owner of both the small and mini, I have no idea which way BGE might go?? The small is more practical, but it's not the cooker temp control wise that the mini is. If I had to guess I would say the small is gone. With the small lower vent it's had a history of coming to temp slowly and not being able to go volcanic if you want it to. It looks like they've addressed that with the MUCH larger fire grate. I guess we shall see.
As far as not continuing to support a discontinued model, I would be very upset if they pulled that move with their major selling point of a lifetime warranty. I have to think they are smarter than that with the competition in kamado cookers right now. If not, there is a Kamado Joe dealer three minutes from my house.
Mike
I'm ashamed what I did for a Klondike Bar!!
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Long low and slow may be a problem on the mini max. The small did a 15 hour burn couple weeks ago and last night seared the tri tip last nite at close to 700....nope not giving up the small or the mini for the mini max.BTW for people with smalls that have problem getting high temps, don't use the platesetter. Mine snuffs out the fire...one of these days the Dremmel and the plate setter are going to have a come to meeting.Large, small and mini now Egging in Rowlett Tx
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I sure hope they don't discontinue the small I want one and haven't gotten around to getting one yet. I am also interested in mini max in addition to a small for portability reasons. Building a sturgeon shack and would buy the MM for these kind of situations.
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odie91 said:Pinkfacemark said:. Also, in order to not cannibalize their own sales, they will eventually only have the minimax. I think this is a way to streamline their lineup and have less options.THIS IS MY OPINION. I really have NO idea, just speculation.Large BGE from Normal, IL
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Doubt they will discontinue any. As you can see above they all have their place and they have already paid for the development. People are torn between the 2 all the time so one in between makes sense. KJ beat them to the idea and they are sold out everywhere. I found out yesterday I have to wait a month before the one I ordered a week ago ships.
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I am a very big guy .. so I don't usually fuss about moving things around. But one thing to consider and even for me where this would be moved almost any time I use it .. the Mini is 36lbs .. the KJ is 68lbs and I suspect the mini max will be similar. That's no walk in the park.
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Big guy here I am also amazed when people tall about moving their small around with ease. The mini is no light weight , at least to me.TonyA said:I am a very big guy .. so I don't usually fuss about moving things around. But one thing to consider and even for me where this would be moved almost any time I use it .. the Mini is 36lbs .. the KJ is 68lbs and I suspect the mini max will be similar. That's no walk in the park.
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That's weird. The mini seems small to me. It basically feels like carrying 2 gallons of milk.
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Hate to say "I told ya so", but .... http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1162491/rumor-about-the-mini/p1
Atlanta suburbs
Large & Mini owner
UGA Alum - Go Dawgs! -
Have you ever noticed how much a crock of crap it is when someone says "I hate to say "I told you so""? They love to say it!Flint, Michigan
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I asked my dealer about the mini max today. I got a dumb look. Huh?
He did mention that they were going to discontinue a lot of eggcessories.
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Any specifics on discontinues?Making the neighbors jealous in Pleasant Hill, Ia one cook at a time...
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I stopped in my dealer today to tell them I wanted the first Mini Max that comes in the door! she said no problem that they would be there in June!
SWEET!!
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loveTheEgg said:I stopped in my dealer today to tell them I wanted the first Mini Max that comes in the door! she said no problem that they would be there in June!
SWEET!!Large BGE from Normal, IL -
I called several dealers in my area and many had not heard of it, one was nice enough to call his distributor and their response wasnt consistent with the June date that is on the website....they suggested late this year or early next year on it being available to the public. I am still hoping the June date is good, but I am more skeptical at this point.Large BGE Middletown, MD
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I'm not waiting till 2015. Ill go buy a kamado jr if that the caseLBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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At any rate, I have not heard a SINGLE negative about the KJJ.... I am guessing the price wont be any cheaper and it definitely wont include the full line of accessories. I think i am going to drop the hammer and buy the KJ unless any of you have any opposing insight on this matter? I like BGE but understand the KJ to have a better warranty and more accessoriesBeaufort, SC
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