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New BGE Owner Checking In

Hi Everyone
I have been smoking and grilling for a long time and have at one point or another owned everything from a basic charcoal grill up to a 36” Lang. My current go to cookers for the last few years is a Weber Summit gas grill and a Smokin-It 2 electric smoker.
A good friend down in Florida has owned a BGE for 15 years and a local friend who does competition BBQ has a BGE and a couple Langs. The BGE is her home use smoker and she has always given me grief about my electric smoker, says that ain’t smokin honey (add strong southern drawl). HA
So, a few weeks ago I decided it was time to step up my game again and started researching the BGE. Talking with her and reading everything on this forum I decided I wanted a XL and went on the hunt for a used one before dropping coin on a new unit. Only XL’s I found local were two and the asking price was not in line with what I felt was a fair price on used vice new. Both sellers were not willing to come off the asking price so I decided to buy new.
The day before I was headed to the local BGE store a Med popped up on FB Marketplace and after a few back and froths I got this at a price I felt was too good to pass up. It was a 2 year old Med BGE that had about six total cooks on it with nest and side tables for $400. I’m still going to get a XL but for now I’m enjoying the Med. Have only done a few simple cooks but so far, I’m very pleased.
Honestly, I don’t know why it took me so long to own one of these awesome smokers.
Dennis
Med BGE
Weber Summit Gas BBQ
Traeger Timberline 1300
Traeger Flatrock Griddle
Smokin It 2 Electric Smoker
Comments
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Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. Above all, have fun.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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Welcome…. Keep grilling and smoking!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Congrats
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Welcome to the world of good smoke.The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string. -
Welcome! I'm glad you found the forum! Feel free to ask with any questions big or small. Always someone here willing to help."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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Welcome Aboard! Keep calm and egg on!!!Retired Navy, LBGE
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You're on your way! Welcome to the forum."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
Welcome!WeberWho said:Welcome! I'm glad you found the forum! Feel free to ask with any questions big or small. Always someone here willing to help.…or medium
j/k
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I suspect your Weber Summit will soon wonder what happened. I don’t think I’ve used my mine in two years…XL BGE, Large BGE, Small BGE, Weber Summit NGMemphis
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Welcome to the madness here!
We will help you spend $$ on eggcesseries!
What part of the country are you located, sorry but I'm
geographically curious . . . inherited trait.aka marysvilleksegghead
Lrg 2008
mini 2009
XL 2021 (sold 8/24/23)
Henny Youngman:
I said to my wife, 'Where do you want to go for our anniversary?' She said, 'I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen.'
Bob Hope: When I wake up in the morning, I don’t feel anything until noon, and then it’s time for my nap -
That medium is going to need a big brother!
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Welcome!
Large Egg with adjustable rig, Kick Ash Basket, Minimax and various Weber's.
Floyd Va -
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Loco-Engr I'm in Huntsville AL and Larryd yes I already see that XL in my future.
My next step is to figure out what table setup I want to use for both.XL BGE
Med BGE
Weber Summit Gas BBQ
Traeger Timberline 1300
Traeger Flatrock Griddle
Smokin It 2 Electric Smoker
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