advice on Big Green Egg....

[halo696]

I want to buy one for my brother as a house warming present. I've never owned one and I'm wondering is there any disadvantages when buying a slightly used one, best place to buy a new one, things to look for as far as damage, is there any warranties etc.....

The plan was just to go buy a new one but I see them fairly regularly used, suppossedly like new on different forums for few hundred or more below retail. I would hate to buy one and end up having to replace an expensive part or something.

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[Horsehat]

They occasionally do develop cracks. I have never had this problem with mine but the warrantee is limited to the original purchaser through a licensed dealer, this would make me cautious in purchasing a used one and it would have to be priced into the deal.
I have cooked professionally and for the family for 40 plus years and the BGE is the best piece of cooking equipment I have ever worked with within its scope, have never taken anything off of mine that wasn't delicious.
You are a good brother.
http://www.biggreenegg.com/support/warranty/
Here is their warrantee info.

 

[Jerry]

They occasionally do develop cracks. I have never had this problem with mine but the warrantee is limited to the original purchaser through a licensed dealer, this would make me cautious in purchasing a used one and it would have to be priced into the deal.
I have cooked professionally and for the family for 40 plus years and the BGE is the best piece of cooking equipment I have ever worked with within its scope, have never taken anything off of mine that wasn't delicious.
You are a good brother.
http://www.biggreenegg.com/support/warranty/
Here is their warrantee info.

What he said

 

[Rzr570]

What he said

X3. I've had mine for over 10 years... One of the best purchases I've ever made.

 

[inkdaddy]

All Iknow about them are......1. Uber F'n Heavy,.....and can get Uber F'n Hot..........but my kid loves his!!!!!!!!!

 

[the_great_white]

buy a demo egg.....next eggfest around GA is in may

http://mountainegg.com/demo-eggs/

 

[Dawgbrain]

I bought mine used back in the 90's and have never had an issue with warranty parts. I know their written policy says original owner....I'm not sure if there was a change and I was grandfathered in or if their written warranty and what they actually practice are two different things. That being said I'd probably go new since it is a gift.

I love mine but I tend to use my pellet grill/smoker more. Meanwhile I have a big expensive gas grill that hasn't been lit in years.

 

[baxterday]

Get the Primo, it's made in the USA and has a more usable shape.

 

[Sc4r3d]

Make sure you go with a Large!

 

[mfoster]

I would buy at least a large if spending the $$