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What BGE is this - and is it worth $200

davidcharles
davidcharles Posts: 3
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
for sale locally
looks like it has side hinges- which I dont think current BGE's have
seller is asking $200
figured i wwould check with the experts before plunking down the money

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  • bubba tim
    bubba tim Posts: 3,216
    it sure is worth $200. Go for it. It does need updating.
    You must master temp, smoke, and time to achive moisture, taste, and texture! Visit www.bubbatim.com for BRISKET HELP
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  • sirlancealot
    sirlancealot Posts: 506
    Is there any way you can blow the pict.up? Be sure to check for deep cracks on the egg and on the dome,check underneath for any damage.but from here it looks good,if no major damage i would get it in a heartbeat before someone else does.you can always e-mail me his phone # :) ...
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  • Mr. & Mrs Potatohead
    Mr. & Mrs Potatohead Posts: 2,037
    If it's the high temp. cermic (not terracotta clay)and glazed...I would have to say YES!
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  • davidcharles
    davidcharles Posts: 3
    thanks for the quick replies
    seller has not responded so it very well may be gone
    Can you guys tell from the stand or the way it looks - what size it is?

    Also - I was unaware they made different types of BGE's
    terracotta vs. high temp ceramic

    what sort of updating can be done to it?
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,511
    We can see that is a scissor hinge which goes back at least 8 or 9 years ago. There have been two upgrades since then and if need be you can retrofit to the present spring band. Besides checking the outside also check in innards for cracks. As long as it hasn't been abused an old egg is a good one.
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • sirlancealot
    sirlancealot Posts: 506
    Upgrade to new band,new hinge for easy lifting of the dome,new gasket if necessary.etc...the high-temp ceramics withstands higher temps than the old clay bge. if you get one get a ceramic bge..
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  • Biscuit
    Biscuit Posts: 208
    Buy it, you will not be disappointed. it's a large.
    update to the spring assisted band and it's just like a new one
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  • Old Salt
    Old Salt Posts: 357
    Get it. I've had mine for 38 years and just now replaced the firebox. Am still using the old hinge assy. Check it over good for cracks. Really no updating to do. Except for the draft door and a daisy top.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    I'm weeping, That is an exact replica of my first large.
    Look for obvious damage and grab it.

    Steve

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • davidcharles
    davidcharles Posts: 3
    the dude never wrote back- someone must have stole my lunch

    I'll keep you guys posted- the consensus seems to be to buy it- which I most likley will if he calls me - and just update the hinge assembly

    thanks for helping out a newbie- hope to be part of the BGE family soon
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