Ed Wort help with Big Green Egg Purchase - Page 8

**Chairman Cheyco** · 06-09-2008, 02:52 PM

OMFG! I made some chicken thighs last night as per this guy's method. Unbelievable! The maiden voyage of my egg and I already look like a superstar - without even really knowing what the hell I'm doing yet!

Someone please tell me this obsession doesn't run as deep as HB...

Hello? Anybody?...

PS, Yuri, drop-in anytime, they let you use the jets on weekends, don't they? Bring Ed too.

**EdWort** · 06-09-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chairman Cheyco

OMFG! I made some chicken thighs last night as per this guy's method. Unbelievable! The maiden voyage of my egg and I already look like a superstar - without even really knowing what the hell I'm doing yet!

Someone please tell me this obsession doesn't run as deep as HB...

Sorry, it's just as deep. There's a fanatic cult following. I know the guy you mentioned.

**Chairman Cheyco** · 06-09-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

Sorry, it's just as deep. There's a fanatic cult following. I know the guy you mentioned.

I figured as much.

When we were going to get my egg, I told SWMBO that Ed says the large one is the best one to start with, to which she replied, 'If you're going to be replacing it with a different one, why not get the other one first?' I said, 'No, the other one will be IN ADDITION to the good starter...' She rolled her eyes and I think she knew then this was going to be trouble. She also knows that when something comes down the pipe from HBT, it's not usually something to be taken lightly.

Thirdeye's info looks pretty good, any other good sites I should check out, Ed?

strangebrewer · 06-09-2008, 08:22 PM

Is there a difference in the 2007 model vs the 2008 model? The owner of the store called me and told me that if I want the price I was quoted I have to buy the 2007 floor model. He says the costs of everything have jumped,and I don't know how much yet he hasn't told me. Should I just get the floor one? I also bought the 2008 spider, will it fit on this version?

**EdWort** · 06-09-2008, 09:22 PM

I don't know, but that's what Tom at www.eggaccessories.com told me too. Since the Spyder sits on the fire ring, it must have changed. Everything else is probably the same.

The floor model is fine. Is the dealer on the list of authorized resellers?

strangebrewer · 06-09-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EdWort

Is the dealer on the list of authorized resellers?

Thats the weird thing. When I used the dealer locator the first time this place came up. It's no longer on their list. The next closest dealer on their list is about 40 mins away. Maybe when he calls back I'll ask for a discount.

**EdWort** · 06-09-2008, 09:44 PM

There is a PA Eggfest in Hatfield where you will score a great deal on one. It's September 13th.

The best deals on Big Green Eggs can be had at these fests. Super deals plus you meet some great folks and learn a lot about cooking on them. Here's the dates and places of upcoming Egg Fests!

June 28th - Brentwood, New Hamphire
June 29th - San Francisco Bay area
August 23rd - Denver, CO
September 13th - Hatfield, PA
September 13th - Oswego, IL
September 15th - Issaquah, WA
September 19th - Little Canada, MN
September 27th - Springfield, MO

strangebrewer · 06-09-2008, 09:56 PM

I'll see what the owner can offer me. I can be impatient sometimes, so I'll probably get one pretty soon. However, either way, I'd still like to go the fest! Looks like a good time.

Jonnio · 06-09-2008, 10:05 PM

Yeah, its is hard to stop at one. I have a Traeger and a Large size Grill Dome and am thinking about adding another smaller one for travel. I really missed my cooker on the family outing this weekend when boiled ribs were served.

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Originally Posted by Chairman Cheyco

I figured as much.

When we were going to get my egg, I told SWMBO that Ed says the large one is the best one to start with, to which she replied, 'If you're going to be replacing it with a different one, why not get the other one first?' I said, 'No, the other one will be IN ADDITION to the good starter...' She rolled her eyes and I think she knew then this was going to be trouble. She also knows that when something comes down the pipe from HBT, it's not usually something to be taken lightly.

Thirdeye's info looks pretty good, any other good sites I should check out, Ed?

**John Beere** · 06-14-2008, 06:49 PM

I'm telling you guys - we need a BBQ category... Anyways, I followed someone on the forum's example and tried something different with the rib's I'm smokin today and stood them upright. I'll have to post a pic when they are finished.

Ribs On!