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Craigslist find - and first post

LanikaiEgger
LanikaiEgger Posts: 6
in EggHead Forum
Was pretty excited about this find even though it was 1.5 hours away. 1 large, 1 small, with a custom metal table. It was part of an estate sale and listed at $625. The estate sale manager didn't know much about it and said it was in good condition and rarely used. Once I got there I realized that wasn't correct. But I had rented the Uhaul van, drove 1.5 hours, and stood in line. I got it down to $500. 

I cleaned it a bit by scrubbing with tin foil balls but I haven't done the clean burn yet. I've cooked on it a couple times and am in the middle of a brisket cook. The spatchcock chicken I did this week was perfect. I'm more nervous about the taste on the brisket today. Any thoughts or experience with the flavor on used BGEs? Oh, I also found charcoal briquettes in the Small which was disheartening. I kind of feel like I rescued these Eggs and hope to give them a better life moving forward.

PS Accessories included cast iron PS, cast iron grates for both eggs, smokeware for LBGE. 


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  • ChokeOnSmoke
    ChokeOnSmoke Posts: 1,942
    edited August 2018
    Great deal!  Sure, they're a little weathered (small cap/handles) and dirty but everyone's is after you use it a few times.  A lot of people go without gaskets (and that's fine) but personally I'd scrape those off and put Rutland gasket's on them both.  Great find!! Enjoy.
    Packerland, Wisconsin

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,206
    As above-great score right there.
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    When I saw your forum name I immediately thought of Hawaii but realizing the time difference and the fact that you can't drive 1.5 hrs anywhere there I figure there has to be story behind it...
    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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  • LanikaiEgger
    LanikaiEgger Posts: 6
    I intend to scrape those gaskets. I'm actually surprised how well it's holding temperature on this brisket cook with the state of the gasket.

    Story behind the name. I'm from Hawaii and got my first egg when I was there. Joined the forum back then but hadn't posted. I moved to NorCal a year after I got my egg. Didn't want to risk shipping it and have been in a condo the last 4 years. Now we're in a house and the Egg was the first thing I bought. :) 
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,377
    Not bad at all.  There are a lot of rehab threads on here.  Search 'em out, and you'll be as good as new!  Congratulations!
    =======================================
    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • RockyTopDW
    RockyTopDW Posts: 338
    don't worry about gaskets.  I haven't had them since 2007, and have been banging out great food.  gaskets are overrated.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,305
    The table itself probably cost twice the amount you paid for everything. You stole 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

    Minnesota
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    I agree.  The table is worth every penny you paid.  Think of your purchase as getting a table at a reasonable price and two eggs for free.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,658
    That looks like one of @Tspud1 tables - easily worth way more than you paid for the whole package.  Congrats. 
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
    I agree, it does look like one of tspud1’s tables and quite a steal.  Welcome aboard from a fellow NorCal Egger.
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,048
    edited August 2018
    Looks like a better deal than this “lightly used” Kamado here in Orange County on Craigslist.  Unless this is something worth restoring I’d be reluctant to pay $300 for it.

    Edit - Also forgot to say welcome!  I’m kinda new here, been an egg owner for 7 years and a lurker here just as long.  Joined a few years ago but just started posting recently.  

    Kamado Bbq Smoker - $300(Anaheim)


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    12345

    condition: excellent 

    Selling a kamado bbq smoker.
    Lightly used, in excellent condition.
    Everything that came with smoker is included.
    $300
    Pickup in anaheim.

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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,658
    edited August 2018
    condition: excellent 

     :o   :o:o 

    i wonder what poor condition looks like!!!
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • bluebird66
    bluebird66 Posts: 2,800
    Welcome!
    Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
    Floyd Va

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,784
    mEGG_My_Day said:
    condition: excellent 

     :o   :o:o 

    i wonder what poor condition looks like!!!
    Here is what a poor condition BGE looks like:

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • td66snrf
    td66snrf Posts: 1,838
    @LanikaiEgger you got a  steal. Look at it this way, you got a good deal on the cart and they threw in the eggs for free.
    XLBGE, LBGE, MBGE, SMALL, MINI, 2 Kubs, Fire Magic Gasser
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 1,962
    Well worth 3 hours and $500. Welcome to the madness. How did you manage not egging for almost 5 years?
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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  • LanikaiEgger
    LanikaiEgger Posts: 6
    Love it guys. It was so hard to not egg for 5 years. I hope I never have a drought like that again. Did brisket and ribs last week, mixed results. I'll be posting soon. 
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Congrats on finding such a great deal. And welcome to the forum.


    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
    Facebook Big Green Egg MiniMax Owners Group


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  • 714egghead
    714egghead Posts: 111
    Great deal. Wish I would have been lucky enough.
    XL BGE, Imperial Kamado, brinkman gasser, Taco Cart griddle 
    (Wishlist- BGE M-Max)


    Santa Ana, Ca 
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