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Is this a believeable XL price?

volminimax
volminimax Posts: 119
in EggHead Forum
just called a egg dealer about an hour away, they quoted me $899 for an unassembled XL. I know that's a good deal, but do I need to worry about one that isn't assembled?

-DRUE

Gallatin, TN

Minimax- August 2016

XL- November 2016

"And now we know.....and knowing is half the battle"- G.I. Joe

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,540
    That's a good deal. You can assemble yourself with a few basic tools. Go for it!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,891
    If you have any mechanical inclination you are home-free.  The official BGE web site has assembly instructions and you tube has videos.  You may want to give them a quick look.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    Piece of cake to assemble, videos online from BGE.  I built mine, very simple. 

    Buy, Buy, BUY!
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    edited November 2016
    Does it include the nest? You can check Craig's List if not.
    Then check out the Ceramic Grill Store for the AR and or Woo. Instead of the plate setter.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • HofstraJet
    HofstraJet Posts: 1,173
    Easy to assemble. Just be sure you have the manpower to move it and get it home. You will likely need assistance to assemble just due to the bulkiness of the pieces. Enjoy. Post pics. 
    Two Large Eggs, 6 gal Cajun Fryer, and a MiniMax in Charlotte, NC - My New Table
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  • PSC
    PSC Posts: 148
    I assembled mine
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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    I would prefer to buy it unassembled. You can take your time and know it's done right.
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • Hans61
    Hans61 Posts: 3,901
    Get a friend to help its very heavy unless you are strong
    “There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    td66snrf said:
    I would prefer to buy it unassembled. You can take your time and know it's done right.
    If I can get one at a significant discount then unassembled is fine. However, my dealer sells them assembled and delivers to wherever you want it setup and they know what they're doing so I don't mind paying a little extra in that case.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
    lousubcap said:
    If you have any mechanical inclination you are home-free.  The official BGE web site has assembly instructions and you tube has videos.  You may want to give them a quick look.  FWIW-
    I have none and I still put together my egg! Its super easy.
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,839
    Do it!  I have the XL and Mini Max combo and love it.
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • volminimax
    volminimax Posts: 119
    Thanks for the comments guys. I have a minimax and actually won another one last night on football, but I am going to pay the difference and get an xl. 

    Btw, I called back and now the price is 1025 for not assembled. Gonna see if my local dealer will beat that.

    -DRUE

    Gallatin, TN

    Minimax- August 2016

    XL- November 2016

    "And now we know.....and knowing is half the battle"- G.I. Joe

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,891
    @volminimax -  am I seeing a bait-and-switch here?  Price moves from $899 to $1025 on the same day within hours?  Reputable outfit?   Just sayin'   .
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • volminimax
    volminimax Posts: 119
    lousubcap said:
    @volminimax -  am I seeing a bait-and-switch here?  Price moves from $899 to $1025 on the same day within hours?  Reputable outfit?   Just sayin'   .
    Honestly I know nothing about them. They are a true value store. I think the lady I spoke to quoted me the large price for the xl. My wife called back in between the 2 times I did, and they told her $1350, gender discrimination? Probably. I probably will buy off my local dealer, if they will offer me something in the $1000 range anyway.

    -DRUE

    Gallatin, TN

    Minimax- August 2016

    XL- November 2016

    "And now we know.....and knowing is half the battle"- G.I. Joe

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