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Old egg vs new egg

TexasisBestest
TexasisBestest Posts: 122
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So..... I have 2 XL eggs and a LG. I'm selling my large and going for a 3rd XL. Someone locally here (in Dallas) is selling an XL for cheap, but it's a very old model (the top isn't as tall).  In GREAT shape but clearly older. 

Anyone have this? Feedback? Worth it or wait for a newer version? 
Dallas Texas.
2 x XLBGE 1 x LBGE.
Tech:  EggGenius and Thermoworks Smoke w Gateway
Lump: Rockwood/Fogo
Wood: Cherry, Apple, PostOak, Pecan
Meat: Costco, Deep Cuts
Rubs: Meat Church, HardcoreCarnivore, John Henry's
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196


    I have both styles.  I got the one on the right first (I guess thats obvious :)).  I like the flatter dome for grilling and pizza.  I theorize that the heat reflects back on the food and pizza better that way.  Plus its cool to have a different one.  I hope I never have to warranty the dome, I like it that way.
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  • TexasisBestest
    TexasisBestest Posts: 122
    Awesome to hear coming from someone that has both.  I do a lot of smoking, like, a LOT. I see the capacity isn't the same and the internals are for the most part interchangeable yes?? Anything else different you compensate for? 
    Dallas Texas.
    2 x XLBGE 1 x LBGE.
    Tech:  EggGenius and Thermoworks Smoke w Gateway
    Lump: Rockwood/Fogo
    Wood: Cherry, Apple, PostOak, Pecan
    Meat: Costco, Deep Cuts
    Rubs: Meat Church, HardcoreCarnivore, John Henry's
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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    The dome is the only difference.  Actually, the fire box and/or ring is taller, so the cooking grid sits a little taller, maybe an inch.  The base is identical.  The picture paints the illusion the newer one is taller, but its the nest/wheel height creating the illusion.
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    Agree 100% with @cookingdude555
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • TexasisBestest
    TexasisBestest Posts: 122
    Great feedback. I will give it a couple of runs and see how we do. I got such an incredible price if things don't work out I will have no problem handing it off to someone else.
    Dallas Texas.
    2 x XLBGE 1 x LBGE.
    Tech:  EggGenius and Thermoworks Smoke w Gateway
    Lump: Rockwood/Fogo
    Wood: Cherry, Apple, PostOak, Pecan
    Meat: Costco, Deep Cuts
    Rubs: Meat Church, HardcoreCarnivore, John Henry's
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