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So, I wasn’t really shopping for an Egg, but….

GrateEggspectations
GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
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Saw a pristine, recent model MiniMax for a pretty cheap, including a stand, which I had been wanting. Only used three times and very clean inside.  Went ahead and pulled the trigger. Just gotta clean it up and re-align the bands and spring. 

I had sworn off used Eggs a few years back, buying both a fully-warranted Large and Mini Max at that time. But this deal was a little too tempting. This one’s for the front, covered porch on rainy or snowy days. I even have a BGE cover for a Medium that I anticipate will fit perfectly. 

 

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    Spring assembly was installed upside down, as was the fire grate. Was advertised as a “Mini” and while I would have liked one of those, this was a better deal for the money. Came with aftermarket temp gauge as well as the unopened original and a plate setter. Pretty happy with the buy. 
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,925
    I would have sold you mine, only used 2 times 🤣😂

    How much $?

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    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    paqman said:
    I would have sold you mine, only used 2 times 🤣😂

    How much $?
    Tell me how much for yours first. 😉
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,925
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    paqman said:
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 
    That’s all I wanted to hear. And that’s a far price. I paid $400, with the plate setter, stand and aftermarket gauge. I was already going to buy the stand, so am only down a few bills for a new MiniMax. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    Nice.  First cook: papa Murphy’s pizza?  ;)
    "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
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    @JohnInCarolina

    Oddly enough, I have not yet cracked into that thread. Sounds like maybe I should be having a look for inspiration. Not sure we have Papa Murphy here. 
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,818
    nice snag!
    aka marysvilleksegghead
    Lrg 2008
    mini 2009

    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
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,377
    GrateEggspectations said:
    @JohnInCarolina

    Oddly enough, I have not yet cracked into that thread. Sounds like maybe I should be having a look for inspiration. Not sure we have Papa Murphy here. 
    "that" thread?   :D
     
    They're tricky, and not a lot of info available on how to do it.  

    "Dumplings are just noodles that have already eaten"   - Jon Kung

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,806
    Window of opportunity right there.  Well played!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • FrostyEgg
    FrostyEgg Posts: 614
    Jeesh, great deal! You know it's clean when you can still read the serial #.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,721
    Great deal, but no warranty? 🤫
    canuckland
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  • keener75
    keener75 Posts: 410
    paqman said:
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 
    Does yours include the same accessories? 
    Where about's are you located? 
    I might be interested if you are serious.
    St Marys, Ontario, Canada  LBGE
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  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,925
    keener75 said:
    paqman said:
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 
    Does yours include the same accessories? 
    Where about's are you located? 
    I might be interested if you are serious.
    I am near Ottawa, same accessories but no legs (stand?).  Interestingly, the “Big Green Egg” inscription on the front is blue instead of green on mine.

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    That look on SWMBO's face, when you say "I bought another egg..."

    Well used to it by now =)

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    paqman said:
    keener75 said:
    paqman said:
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 
    Does yours include the same accessories? 
    Where about's are you located? 
    I might be interested if you are serious.
    I am near Ottawa, same accessories but no legs (stand?).  Interestingly, the “Big Green Egg” inscription on the front is blue instead of green on mine.
    Isn’t that the blue the telltale sign of those Chinese knockoffs? 😉
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    caliking said:
    That look on SWMBO's face, when you say "I bought another egg..."

    Well used to it by now =)
    I think that was her 7th rodeo. But after years of numbing her to the pain of my guitar and amp purchases, the BGEs have been an easy sell. 
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  • keener75
    keener75 Posts: 410
    paqman said:
    keener75 said:
    paqman said:
    I really don’t know, i’ll probably put it up for sale at 600$ and we’ll see what happens 
    Does yours include the same accessories? 
    Where about's are you located? 
    I might be interested if you are serious.
    I am near Ottawa, same accessories but no legs (stand?).  Interestingly, the “Big Green Egg” inscription on the front is blue instead of green on mine.
    PM sent.
    St Marys, Ontario, Canada  LBGE
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,721
    edited June 2022
    Almost pulled the trigger on a minimax, with nest, stand and conveggtor. A bit dirty but no cracks. Less than 10 miles from home and only $350. Had to back out since we’re trying to downsize.
    photos in ad are stock, seller sent me multiple photos of actual minimax.

    canuckland
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,721
    Should have just bought it and ask for forgiveness later. Probably long gone now since there were two other guys wanting to buy but couldn’t get there in an instant like me.
    canuckland
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,806
    The window of opportunity-or Strike while the iron is hot!  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Canugghead said:
    Almost pulled the trigger on a minimax, with nest, stand and conveggtor. A bit dirty but no cracks. Less than 10 miles from home and only $350. Had to back out since we’re trying to downsize.
    photos in ad are stock, seller sent me multiple photos of actual minimax.

    You pu$$y! 

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 6,134
    Just kidding @Canugghead

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     LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,608
    Canugghead said:
    Almost pulled the trigger on a minimax, with nest, stand and conveggtor. A bit dirty but no cracks. Less than 10 miles from home and only $350. Had to back out since we’re trying to downsize.
    photos in ad are stock, seller sent me multiple photos of actual minimax.

    So you solicited many photos of a cheap Egg with no intention of buying? What a tease. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Canugghead said:
    Almost pulled the trigger on a minimax, with nest, stand and conveggtor. A bit dirty but no cracks. Less than 10 miles from home and only $350. Had to back out since we’re trying to downsize.
    photos in ad are stock, seller sent me multiple photos of actual minimax.

    So you solicited many photos of a cheap Egg with no intention of buying? What a tease. 
    haha, reminds me of a few years ago when someone here was trying to sell their chiminea and one of the trolls requested pictures of it with a newspaper next to it, like a hostage photo.
    "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
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,721
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Canugghead said:
    Almost pulled the trigger on a minimax, with nest, stand and conveggtor. A bit dirty but no cracks. Less than 10 miles from home and only $350. Had to back out since we’re trying to downsize.
    photos in ad are stock, seller sent me multiple photos of actual minimax.

    So you solicited many photos of a cheap Egg with no intention of buying? What a tease. 
    Fwiw, I didn’t ask for photos, he sent them voluntarily  B)
    canuckland
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