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Panathinaikos55
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...to buy a plate setter for my LBGE that I had ordered. While they were getting it from the back, I was looking around the store and they had a demo XL (with nest, mates, & plate setter) that had been used a few times during store cookouts. They had it all marked for sale at $999, as is.
What I originally thought was a salesman approached me and we started chatting about it. He told me he'd sell it to me for $799 and include a warranty. He turned out to be the owner of the store.
I bought my plate setter, came home and told my wife she needed to do a good job of convincing me to not go back and buy it. Her first response was, "how many more ribs can you fit on it." Not quite helpful.
The dilemma is that I just bought my LBGE two weeks ago. It seems like a great deal, but do I really need an XL too?
What I originally thought was a salesman approached me and we started chatting about it. He told me he'd sell it to me for $799 and include a warranty. He turned out to be the owner of the store.
I bought my plate setter, came home and told my wife she needed to do a good job of convincing me to not go back and buy it. Her first response was, "how many more ribs can you fit on it." Not quite helpful.
The dilemma is that I just bought my LBGE two weeks ago. It seems like a great deal, but do I really need an XL too?
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Life is not based on need alone-you do not need it but you have a chance to basically steal a XL. Even if you don't keep it you can flip for more than you have invested. Go buy-now.
Edit: easy for me to spend your money...wherever you land, don't look back.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. -
Yes, yes you do. I bought a LBGE and knew I needed more grid space within a few days. I planned to buy the XL and sell the LBGE, I have had both for years. I also sort of inherited a MBGE. They all have their virtues, but most of all being able to execute separate cooks simultaneously is very nice. I am about to give the original LBGE to my daughter who just bought a house. I will be replacing it with another XL. I kind of like the MBGE for simple steaks or chops but I would really advocate the largest grids you can afford and at least two, if not three.
XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys -
If I was in Lansing I would be on my way to that storeXL, 2 Large, Mini -- Shenandoah, TX Now BulletGrillHouse
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You might consider buying the XL, then selling the Large for enough to cover the cost of the XL purchase.
Kind of like a free XL!John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon -
This...if you don't need two eggs yet.jaydub58 said:You might consider buying the XL, then selling the Large for enough to cover the cost of the XL purchase.
Kind of like a free XL!Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
Twitter: @ Bags
Blog: TheJetsFan.com -
You would be hard pressed to find a deal like that ever again, and I am sure in due time you will find that you NEED the XL....Lake Keowee, SC
XLarge, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
Custom Table, KAB, Woo2, Guru DigiQ DX2,
Family of 5 Meat Eaters -
Duuude. You're asking a bunch of alcoholics if you should buy a discounted 12 pack.
Buy it. Smdh. -
I would call now and drive fast.Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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@jaydub58 , said it perfectly.
What accessories go with the XL? Nest, mates, platesetter? You already have a gripper & ashtool, correct?XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
"The Force is Strong in this one."
_____________Remember when teachers used to say 'You won't have a calculator everywhere you go'? Well, we showed them.
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$799! Thats just over free.
My guess it is gone, so don't worry any more.A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS -
FWIW, it's $1,025 at my local dealer with no accessories. Nest, mates and platesetter are around $400.Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
Twitter: @ Bags
Blog: TheJetsFan.com -
My XL was $1400 w/ nest, mates, ash tool, gripper, box of starter cubes & a bag of lump. Platesetter was an extra $140.
Gently used w/ a warranty for $800 is a steal.XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
For those of you that have both a Large and XL, how often to you actually need both?
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I have a medium and an XL. I've never NEEDED both. Heck, I've never needed an egg.
However, I use both at the same time probably 30% of the time.A bison’s level of aggressiveness, both physical and passive, is legendary. - NPS -
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The large is all you need. Someone said you could flip it? Ain't no way your gonna flip it without a warranty. I'd only buy it if you regret buying the large, but you're still going to take a hickey on that when you sell it. Most normal people don't need a large and an XL.Dave - Austin, TX
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Who said we are normal?
Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
Twitter: @ Bags
Blog: TheJetsFan.com -
I have an XL and could live without it......but that would be like life without beer...Go Gamecocks!!!
1 XL, 1 MM
Smoking in Aiken South Carolina -
So wait I guess I couldn't live without it...never mindGo Gamecocks!!!
1 XL, 1 MM
Smoking in Aiken South Carolina -
For that price with warranty I would be all over it.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
Greenville Tx -
I would think its not about price. Its about the size. Is the LBGE too small? If so than upgrade. If no,t then stick to the large.
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You need it.
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Do it, do it, do it, do it!Plumbers local 130 chicago. Why do today what you can do tomorrow
weapons: XL, Minie, old gasser, weber, v10 Bradley smoker and sometimes talent!
Bristol, Wisconsin -
Run run as fast as you can. TO BUY IT! You will not regret that purchase.
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Please tell me you are on the way back home with the XL in the back of your vehicle by now.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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At least come back and tell us what you decided. This is like one of those shows you love to watch and then when you get to the end, you find out its a to be continued next week. Ya leavin us hanging here.
Titusville, Fl. and just bought XL and Med BGE. "Every Day is A Bonus" in my world, and my job is to choke the life out of them. Cancer Sucks. -
I would definitely buy it. I have an XL and my sister has a Lg. I wouldn't be content with a Lg. That is a steal at that price.SE PA
XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset -
Thanks for all the feedback. After a lot of thinking, I decided to pass. I'm just going to spend the money on one of the other toys (my Jeep) instead.
If I hadn't just bought one a few weeks ago, I definitely would be buying it.
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