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It seems Ace Hardware is in the Egg business!

Sundown
Sundown Posts: 2,980
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A friend sent me this link this morning.

The new guys in corporate are really pushing the limits now. What have you got to say?

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  • poster
    poster Posts: 1,346

    have been for quite a while in a few areas

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  • ronw9471
    ronw9471 Posts: 112
    All the Ace stores in my immediate area have a big supply of Eggs and accessories, even rubs. I like it.
    Parrish, FL

    My Photo Website: www.ronwooldridgephotography.com

    XL Big Green Egg
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    I prefer Ace over the orange warehouses...much better customer service.  
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • TN_Sister_State
    TN_Sister_State Posts: 1,130
    In my neck of the woods they have been for a while. Not all in the area but the larger ones. 
    Franklin, Tn
    LBGE - Cast Iron Grate - Flameboss 300 - BGEtisserie

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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,896
    My local Ace has had a nice selection of BGE stuff for several years, along with Weber and just recently a red kamado showed up on their floor.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    My local Ace has sold Eggs for years and years. Problem is "local" is 38 miles away and I have 4-5 dealers closer.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    My ace only sells those red kamados, I asked the guy one time why they didn't sell BGE's and he said the margins were just too low for him to stock them. 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,334
    My ACE was a Primo dealer. I will have to check when I get more Rockwood.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    edited May 2017
    The major problem is most employees will just tell customers to toss in some  briquettes and lighter fluid. Then tell the customer that is seems high priced compared to this $49 SmokeyJoe  next to it. 
    They don't have a clue. 
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    Grillin_beers said:
    My ace only sells those red kamados, I asked the guy one time why they didn't sell BGE's and he said the margins were just too low for him to stock them. 

    That's not true......same as everybody else.  It's more the buy-in and what you have to maintain when it comes to EGGsessories.  If you look at the "dealer locator" page you'll see how much stuff a Gold dealer has to have on the floor.  Also, there is some other stuff that has to happen if you have a competitor kamado sharing the same floor space.
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  • Homebrewguy
    Homebrewguy Posts: 158
    The store near me has had BGE for a couple years now.
    LBGE & Masterbuilt 30" Stainless Electric Digital Smokehouse w/Cold Smoker
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    The dealer network has been expanding in the Houston area. At least  2  more Ace stores are egg dealers now in the past 1-2 years, both in the south part of town. Used to be a 30-40 min to get to a dealer, and now its half that. 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • 500
    500 Posts: 3,184
    Keep in mind when looking at the BGE dealer locator.  Just because they are at a certain level of dealer, doesn't mean they have the best prices.  I have found that costs are held to be the same across the board, except for one dealer in my area, that recognizes me when I come in, and offers me 10% off retail price.  Makes me go out of my way to do business with them.  
    I like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
    Member since 2009
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    Of course every store is different but in general I like dealing with Ace for anything hardware related. When I ask if they can order something for me I get all the skinny in minutes. Ask someone at Lowe's or Home Depot and it might take a 1/2 hour to get specifics, if then.
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Mine came from Ace.  Great prices and a knowledgeable staff.  Only beef is their Rockwood always seems like someone was body slammed on every pallet. 

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
                                                                                  -Umberto Eco

    2 Large
    Peachtree Corners, GA
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  • windnsea26
    windnsea26 Posts: 159
    When looking on the BGE site a few days ago I noticed the different types of dealers.  Lucky for me the guy that sells "everything" is a mile away.  Funny thing too is his store is way smaller than the bigger dealers in the vicinity.  Personally, I rather support the local guy.  

    For those in San Diego, it's called Hot Sauces and More.  
    San Diego, CA
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  • LumberJake
    LumberJake Posts: 14
    I'm 19 and work at the local ace hardware in the lumberyard. Let me tell you, the employee discount is the bombbbb. Picked up an XL egg for 700$!
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  • windnsea26
    windnsea26 Posts: 159
    LumberJake said:
    I'm 19 and work at the local ace hardware in the lumberyard. Let me tell you, the employee discount is the bombbbb. Picked up an XL egg for 700$!
    If I were able to get it at that price, I would have an XL and XXL.
    San Diego, CA
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 7,334
    Hmm? Now that I'm retired I could use a part time job and ACE is only a quarter mile away? But would I net any profit?
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  • windnsea26
    windnsea26 Posts: 159
    If I worked at a barbecue or gun store, I would probably spend my whole paycheck there.
    San Diego, CA
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  • PoppasGrill
    PoppasGrill Posts: 371
    I bought my MBGE from an Ace about 30 miles away, when I talked to my local Ace, they said they can't sell BGE because of 2 other vendors in the area are stocking them.
     I have to go to Pinch-a-Penny or True Value Hardware locally to get my BGE accessories.
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  • etherdome
    etherdome Posts: 471
    My Ace sells Rockwood lump and various other grills and grill stuff  including a Primo smoker. Never seen any egg stuff . 
    Upstate SC
    Large BGE,  Blackstone, Weber genesis , Weber charcoal classic
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  • LumberJake
    LumberJake Posts: 14
    We just started selling them like a month ago and I had to be the first to get one. The BGE rep said only 1000 ace hardwares currently sell BGE's but by the end of 2020 over 4000 of the ace stores will
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    I bought my LBGE from an Ace
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    The last couple of weeks while watching my baseball games I have seen Ace running commercials a few times per game promoting three grill brands - Weber, Traeger, and BGE. Seeing BGE in the ad kinda surprised me.

    The first time I saw the ad running I went to the Ace web site to see what was up. Looking at their listiing of grills I didn't see BGE anywhere. When I did a search for "Big Green Egg" a "special" page comes up and mentions that they are sold at select dealers and a "find your dealer" button but of course no further info online about prices.

    I haven't been into a local Ace store in years. I knew they sold KJ but never saw BGE in there. Might have to swing by one and see if they have BGE alongside KJ in store.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • BikerBob
    BikerBob Posts: 284
    I bought at an ACE, but I moved and the nearest ACE does not carry BGE, however a locally owned building supply store (large and well stocked) does. Last week they had an Eggfest on Thursday afternoon. Apparently an independently owned ACE has some choice over what they stock. Or else BGE gives out protected territories.
    Cooking on the coast
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    LumberJake said:
    I'm 19 and work at the local ace hardware in the lumberyard. Let me tell you, the employee discount is the bombbbb. Picked up an XL egg for 700$!
    Nice score!!!
    I worked in a lumberyard and bartended through school.

    Man I could provide a list of stuff for dirt cheap.  Shed, Samsung french door fridge, Larson roll up storm door, wine cart, pan rack, Pergo laminate, culling C Select Pine, etc etc.

    Man I miss those epic deals.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited May 2017
    Years ago I cooked at a fundraiser at the Clinton, IA Ace, for wheelchairs for the QC Honor Flight.  They had eggs, bought all of my Hartstone pottery there...knowledgeable, helpful folks.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • jstewart12a
    jstewart12a Posts: 144
    Got mine from Ace, they had KJ as well. But when I went in the other day it seems as if the KJ was starting to go away. All they had were a few accessories. 
    1 LBGE. Winder, GA
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  • LumberJake
    LumberJake Posts: 14
    I go to penn state and work at ace in the summer so I can work outside and get them good deals. Yeti and BGE are the both 50% off. They were trying to get rid off all the KJ merch so I pick up the KJ quick starter for $25!
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