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Pre Sale Question...XL!!

Hi, guys!  Yesterday was my birthday.  I'm thinking of upgrading to an XL for a present to myself!  
I bought a used Medium egg, and I've been learning on it.  I like it, still a newbie. I'm always having to "tweak" it....I put a new gasket on it last year, it doesn't have to screen on the lower air flow.
I mainly really just to have the "real estate" that an XL offers (ya know, my husband will  will buy a 40 pond turkey...then I have to squeeze it on my Med.)
Where is the best place to buy online and have it shipped to my house?
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  • ColtsFan
    ColtsFan Posts: 6,310
    There are no authorized online retailers. Find a local dealer and purchase it there. 
    ~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc 
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,727
    DrumMum said:
    Hi, guys!  Yesterday was my birthday.  I'm thinking of upgrading to an XL for a present to myself!  
    I bought a used Medium egg, and I've been learning on it.  I like it, still a newbie. I'm always having to "tweak" it....I put a new gasket on it last year, it doesn't have to screen on the lower air flow.
    I mainly really just to have the "real estate" that an XL offers (ya know, my husband will  will buy a 40 pond turkey...then I have to squeeze it on my Med.)
    Where is the best place to buy online and have it shipped to my house?
    Welcome aboard! 

    As mentioned above, I doubt you'll find a BGE XL online. I think Kamado Joe sells online, though.

    And, if your husband brings home a 40lb turkey, tell him he has to cook it!

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    Might help if you post your general location as well. 
    But I won’t be the one talking you out of buying the XL. Love mine.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,880
    A 40 pounder? Wow! 
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,162
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun.
    Nothing to add to the above but congrats on enjoying the BGE and the realization of what the larger size brings to your cooking options.  
    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.
  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,410
    RRP said:
    A 40 pounder? Wow! 
    I saw a 43 lb Turkey once. Huge! 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,880
    kl8ton said:
    RRP said:
    A 40 pounder? Wow! 
    I saw a 43 lb Turkey once. Huge! 
    Gutted, no feathers and not just shot full of 18% salt solution? 

    Never mind...I believe you...
    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,410
    RRP said:
    kl8ton said:
    RRP said:
    A 40 pounder? Wow! 
    I saw a 43 lb Turkey once. Huge! 
    Gutted, no feathers and not just shot full of 18% salt solution? 

    Never mind...I believe you...
    Yup. In cryo. 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
  • Langner91
    Langner91 Posts: 2,120
    If it is a milestone birthday, and money is, therefore, not an object, I will gladly ship you an XL.

    Welcome aboard!  I hope you find a local dealer as great as the one I use!
    Clinton, Iowa
  • DrumMum
    DrumMum Posts: 26
    RRP said:
    DrumMum

    I might be exaggerating a tiny bit!  hahahahaha


    A 40 pounder? Wow! 

    Photo Egg said:
    Might help if you post your general location as well. 
    But I won’t be the one talking you out of buying the XL. Love mine.

  • DrumMum
    DrumMum Posts: 26
    DrumMum said:
    Hi, guys!  Yesterday was my birthday.  I'm thinking of upgrading to an XL for a present to myself!  
    I bought a used Medium egg, and I've been learning on it.  I like it, still a newbie. I'm always having to "tweak" it....I put a new gasket on it last year, it doesn't have to screen on the lower air flow.
    I mainly really just to have the "real estate" that an XL offers (ya know, my husband will  will buy a 40 pond turkey...then I have to squeeze it on my Med.)
    Where is the best place to buy online and have it shipped to my house?
    Where is the best place to buy online and have it shipped to my house?

    I live in Western Pa.  But I also am an Over The Road Trucker....so I'm rarely home!  lol  

    I do have my heart set on the XL.  There are a couple dealers in my home area.  I'll be home soon...



  • RyanStl
    RyanStl Posts: 1,050
    I started with a medium and then a year later got a XL.  I highly recommend. I also recommend hanging onto the medium for smaller cooks.  It's the one I wok on.
  • You can buy a Big Green Egg online. Follow the link below. It is straight from BGE's website. We have delivered quite a few from their online program. Delivered one last year to St. Louis Blue's star Colton Parayko. The nearest qualified dealer will fulfill your order

    https://shop.biggreenegg.com/
    BGE Dealer and EggHead since 2013. Find our company on Facebook
    Large BGE
    Waterloo, IL
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    might give this dealer a call and see what they can do for you

    Miller's Ace Hardware

    Millers Ace Hardware

    4275 Washington Rd., McMurray, PA, 15317, United States

    Website


    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
  • Moleman
    Moleman Posts: 372
    Rolliers in Mt Lebanon gives fantastic service, if you’re in the southwest part of the state. Good luck. 
  • Hansm
    Hansm Posts: 214
    ACE Hardware will assemble and deliver locally for free
    LG BGE,  Weber Genesis gas, Weber 22" Kettle, Weber Smokey Joe
  • Moleman
    Moleman Posts: 372
    As well Rolliers, and they will know you after the sale. Family run. 
  • danhoo
    danhoo Posts: 675
    Like many things, without pictures it didn't happen 😁
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820  WSM 22 
  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 25,880
    edited October 2021
    DrumMum said:
    That's better!!
    I just went back and looked at your earlier posts to make sure we weren't going to get in a p*ssin contest with you, because your pearls in the center tray and your pink CB mike just JUMPED off that picture!  Happy XL cooks ahead for you and your family! You a long hauler?


    Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
  • danhoo
    danhoo Posts: 675
    nice shot. A great rider for shotgun.
    current: | Large BGE |  Genesis 1000 | Genesis E330 | 22 inch Kettle | Weber Summit Kamado
    sold:| PitBoss pro 820  WSM 22 
  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,008
    What dealer in MN? Congrats!
    "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
  • Corv
    Corv Posts: 359
    Congratulations! Enjoy the cooking and please continue to let us know how that's going.
    Somewhere on the Colorado Front Range
  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,162
    Way to take advantage of the window of opportunity.
    Above all, have fun with 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.
  • DrumMum
    DrumMum Posts: 26
    We made it to Illinois last night...forgot to take a pic ....still have 9 hours driving on my clock!
    Yes I'm an Over The Road Trucker!

    The guys at GSM in New Ulm helped me out.
    GSM1904.

    YA, Pink CB.  Pink and White Rosary Beads!
  • DrumMum
    DrumMum Posts: 26
    Luckily, my load is only 9,000 lbs!  I made sure to hit the scale so I'm not overweight!

    Lol
  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,759
    Congrats!  Betchya they had fun lifting it into the front seat of a semi!  =)
    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
  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,410
    I really like this thread!   Congrats! 
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, & 22, and 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI