Any eggfests in Boston area or New England?

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

Anyone know of any eggfests in the New England area? Considering joining the egg world and looking to buy a demo... Does anyone know of any good dealers in New England area...

Thanks!

vidalia1 · September 2010

The NE fest is in New Hampshire in late June...and look on the BGE site for local dealers using your zip code as a guide. Good luck.

FearlessGrill · September 2010

Welcome. You missed the New England Eggfest in NH, which is held the last weekend in June. Not sure if there is anything else scheduled this year.

In terms of dealers, I've had decent luck with the BBQ Barn in Arlington, MA. They sell other things besides the Egg, but they generally have a decent stock and are nice people.

Where in New England are you? That will help folks pinpoint a dealer near you.

-John

Sundown · September 2010

If you're in Eastern Mass then you may want to think about talking to Kirley Masonry http://www.kirleymasonry.com/ Eric usually has a full selection of Eggs and equipment. He stocks lump charcoal all year 'round too.

Bought my Large from him in 1998 and any time I've had a warranty issue it's been taken care of quickly and easily.

Tell us where you are will you, it make it easier for us to help.

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

I'm up in Georgetown MA (Essex county) but work in Cambridge so North Shore and So. NH are do-able, but would travel and a couple of hours for a good deal.

Does any warranty replacement (if required) have to go through the dealer of original purchase or any other dealer ok?

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker · September 2010

honestly, every dealer i have dealt with has either been ignorant re: the warranty, or has feigned ignorance.

but i have heard thru the distributor that the dealer in Arlignton (Barbecue Barn) is very good. they also get enough shipments regularly that if you need something replaced under warranty they can just "toss it on the next pallet". my understanding is they get a delivery at least once a week. my dealer in wakefield didn't know the protocol, and as it turns out he doesn't get shipments as often.

i haven't been to the BBQ barn, but i need to make a trip to pick up a fire grate and fire ring

ideally, you want the dealer who takes the warranty item you need out of one of his floor models and then hands it to you. those seem to be few and far between though

ewjd · September 2010

Yankee Fireplace located in Middleton Rte 114 has a full line.

fishlessman · September 2010

i brought a cracked base to this place and they replaced it from stock. dont know how good they are as i had an email and contact at bge for them to talk with if there was a problem. ive bought other parts for my coal stove there since, i think there ok but just the one experience eggwise. its across the border in tax free nh. they do light their egg up there and use it so thats a positive
http://hearth.com/homehearth/greenegg.htm

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

That's where I first saw one a couple of years back when I bought my pellet stove from them... My weber genesis was about 5 months old then, was not even thinking smokers then...

fishlessman · September 2010

thats where i would go, they had the cracked base off the truck and a new one loaded in the time it took to fill out some return paperwork. i would call around for prices and then go there and wheel and deal

Dave.A.Que · September 2010

I got my Large here: http://www.stoveshoppe.com/grills-swing-sets-nh-new-hampshire/grills-nh-weber-newhampshire.html Got it on sale for $675 about 3 weeks ago at their Windham store. Also try: http://greenmountainstoveshoppe.com/ They had it on sale for $689. Happy shopping!

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

Dave.A.Que wrote:

I got my Large here: http://www.stoveshoppe.com/grills-swing-sets-nh-new-hampshire/grills-nh-weber-newhampshire.html Got it on sale for $675 about 3 weeks ago at their Windham store. Also try: http://greenmountainstoveshoppe.com/ They had it on sale for $689. Happy shopping!

Was it just for the egg? I was looking for the large, nest with side tables plus a couple of accessories (cover, grid lifter, ash tools, plate setter)...

Humphrey Chimpden Earwicker · September 2010

That's where I got my large many moons ago. They stopped selling them a year or so after I got mine, but seem to be selling them again. Guy there originally told me it was "an Andover yuppie thing", but I bought it anyway

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

I've emailed most places within 50 miles for info. We have a couple of pizza stones that we use in the oven, will that work in the BGE too? Eggcessories I'm looking at are the nest w/ side tables, cover, spate setter, ash tool and (grill lifter - searched these forums). Need to see others - no clue. Guess if I use a lot will go for better temp gauge, anything else I'm missing (besides lump)???

Thanks - this is fun....

Dave.A.Que · September 2010

Yes, it was just for the egg.

Dave.A.Que · September 2010

I got this instead of going the plate setter route: http://ceramicgrillstore.com/shop/shop/index.php?productID=243

I also recommend adding their 16" drip pan.

To light the lump: http://www.thebbqguru.com/products/Guru-Golf-Club-5-In-1-BBQ-Tool-%2d-Flame-Spreader.html

To cover it: http://www.the-cover-store.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=CSP06113KH2

Happy shopping

The Naked Whiz · September 2010

You can find the dates, locations and information about most of the Eggfests, past and present, on the Ceramic Events Calendar and 'Fest Map:

Ceramic Events Web Page

Good luck!

WhatAboutBob · September 2010

I got word back from one dealer who stated: "The Big Green Egg doesn't allow dealers to run any sales, you have to go by their MSRP. Any dealers that choose not to do that, anything they sell is not under warranty."

Is there any truth to that or is that him spewing FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt)?

Any eggfests in Boston area or New England?

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