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Damn, all of that meat looks good!My brother loves his BGE. It's sweet to cook on and I wanted one really, really bad. I bought an Akorn instead of a BGE and haven't thought twice about the decision. I've got $250 into it vs. $1100 for a comparable BGE. The BGE will last the rest of my life but 2 Akorns probably will too. I use a little more more lump, but enough to justify the extra $ to go BGE. He agrees that the food coming off mine is just as good as what's coming off his. YMMV
Damn, all of that meat looks good!
With your Akorn savings, you should buy a pressure washer and some paint for that top rail.
Ok, so compare a Traeger vs BGE. Go
Does Kamado make the Akorn? I have a Kamoda, but it looks a little different but when I googled, it showed an Akorn model. You're more serious about your grilling, but it's great to be tending a grill outside on a nice evening with a cold beer in hand. My wife got a floor model Kamoda at Costco and it was about a third the cost of the comparable BGE. Same type of lump charcoal burning ceramic lined grill like a BGE.My brother loves his BGE. It's sweet to cook on and I wanted one really, really bad. I bought an Akorn instead of a BGE and haven't thought twice about the decision. I've got $250 into it vs. $1100 for a comparable BGE. The BGE will last the rest of my life but 2 Akorns probably will too. I use a little more more lump, but enough to justify the extra $ to go BGE. He agrees that the food coming off mine is just as good as what's coming off his. YMMV
Does your wife cut the grass too?Does Kamado make the Akorn? I have a Kamoda, but it looks a little different but when I googled, it showed an Akorn model. You're more serious about your grilling, but it's great to be tending a grill outside on a nice evening with a cold beer in hand. My wife got a floor model Kamoda at Costco and it was about a third the cost of the comparable BGE. Same type of lump charcoal burning ceramic lined grill like a BGE.
Does Kamado make the Akorn? I have a Kamoda, but it looks a little different but when I googled, it showed an Akorn model. You're more serious about your grilling, but it's great to be tending a grill outside on a nice evening with a cold beer in hand. My wife got a floor model Kamoda at Costco and it was about a third the cost of the comparable BGE. Same type of lump charcoal burning ceramic lined grill like a BGE.
Does your wife cut the grass too?
Is it worth going for the Big Green Egg? If so should I splurge for the biggest one? Where would you suggest shopping for one in the Indy area? Is there a best time of year to buy for price?
TIA
If you would consider shopping in Bloomington, a store called Etc on South Walnut on the south side of town carries BGE and often has discounted prices.Is it worth going for the Big Green Egg? If so should I splurge for the biggest one? Where would you suggest shopping for one in the Indy area? Is there a best time of year to buy for price?
TIA
Is it worth going for the Big Green Egg? If so should I splurge for the biggest one? Where would you suggest shopping for one in the Indy area? Is there a best time of year to buy for price?
TIA
This.Does Kamado make the Akorn? I have a Kamoda, but it looks a little different but when I googled, it showed an Akorn model. You're more serious about your grilling, but it's great to be tending a grill outside on a nice evening with a cold beer in hand. My wife got a floor model Kamoda at Costco and it was about a third the cost of the comparable BGE. Same type of lump charcoal burning ceramic lined grill like a BGE.
ThatIt's kind of confusing. Kamado is technically the style of grill, but there are some manufacturers that use the term in their name. Kamado Joe is an example. They make ceramic kamado style grills that compete with BGE at similar price points. Sounds like your wife found a great deal on the floor model you have. Char Griller makes the Akorn as well as traditional grills and offset smokers. I don't think they have any ceramic models in their lineup. The Akorn has an inner and outer shell of powder coated steel with insulation between the shells.
And I agree that it's tough to beat tending a grill with a few beers while enjoying the outdoors.
Is it worth going for the Big Green Egg? If so should I splurge for the biggest one? Where would you suggest shopping for one in the Indy area? Is there a best time of year to buy for price?
TIA
Exactly my experience. The looflighter is a difference maker. Ribs,beer can chicken,I love my BGE.
Anyone that complains about how long it takes to get it heated up has not experienced the looflighter. Google it. I can get my lump charcoal to 700 degrees in about 10 minutes. You know, about half a cold beer.
It makes the best burgers I’ve ever made. So, whoever can light their propane grill faster is missing out on the quality. In my opinion, hot dogs are hot dogs. I will say this though, a kid told me it was the best hot dog he’s ever had.
As far as price, I live in Metro-Atlanta, the home of BGE and every year multiple hardware stores have their BGE annual “lowest price of the year” sale at the end of November, beginning of December. You can definitely save money then. Maybe Sullivan’s in Indy does the same. You can check.
Good luck! You won’t go wrong with BGE. They come with a lifetime warranty.
Sullivan's is not cheap..Exactly my experience. The looflighter is a difference maker. Ribs,beer can chicken,
brisket. tri tip, my Thanksgiving turkey,
pulled pork, anything on skewers, like marinated, bacon-wrapped brussels sprouts,
asparagus.....delectable...larger is always better if you want to prepare multiple items for one meal...
Add the ceramic 'converter', a quality remote dual probe thermometer, looftlighter, a stainless steel base unit and a good cover could represent a $1,200+- investment.
Sullivan's is not cheap..
BGE is a carefully controlled brand..not often discounted
I love my BGE.
Anyone that complains about how long it takes to get it heated up has not experienced the looflighter. Google it. I can get my lump charcoal to 700 degrees in about 10 minutes. You know, about half a cold beer.
It makes the best burgers I’ve ever made. So, whoever can light their propane grill faster is missing out on the quality. In my opinion, hot dogs are hot dogs. I will say this though, a kid told me it was the best hot dog he’s ever had.
As far as price, I live in Metro-Atlanta, the home of BGE and every year multiple hardware stores have their BGE annual “lowest price of the year” sale at the end of November, beginning of December. You can definitely save money then. Maybe Sullivan’s in Indy does the same. You can check.
Good luck! You won’t go wrong with BGE. They come with a lifetime warranty.
I just purchased one as well.@HoosierMan11 you just saved me a couple hundred bucks. Going to pick up the looflighter instead of a gas grill now. Thank you.
I love my BGE.
Anyone that complains about how long it takes to get it heated up has not experienced the looflighter. Google it. I can get my lump charcoal to 700 degrees in about 10 minutes. You know, about half a cold beer.
It makes the best burgers I’ve ever made. So, whoever can light their propane grill faster is missing out on the quality. In my opinion, hot dogs are hot dogs. I will say this though, a kid told me it was the best hot dog he’s ever had.
As far as price, I live in Metro-Atlanta, the home of BGE and every year multiple hardware stores have their BGE annual “lowest price of the year” sale at the end of November, beginning of December. You can definitely save money then. Maybe Sullivan’s in Indy does the same. You can check.
Good luck! You won’t go wrong with BGE. They come with a lifetime warranty.
Friend of the family used to be a Traeger dealer and he stopped carrying them after they moved all the production to China. He said the quality started to suffer and as the problems mounted, the quality of their dealer support began to follow. He finally dropped the line and now carries something else. That being said, lots of people say nothing but good things about them.
Under $300 on ebay with free shipping. Akorn Kamado
I love my BGE.
Anyone that complains about how long it takes to get it heated up has not experienced the looflighter. Google it. I can get my lump charcoal to 700 degrees in about 10 minutes. You know, about half a cold beer.
It makes the best burgers I’ve ever made. So, whoever can light their propane grill faster is missing out on the quality. In my opinion, hot dogs are hot dogs. I will say this though, a kid told me it was the best hot dog he’s ever had.
As far as price, I live in Metro-Atlanta, the home of BGE and every year multiple hardware stores have their BGE annual “lowest price of the year” sale at the end of November, beginning of December. You can definitely save money then. Maybe Sullivan’s in Indy does the same. You can check.
Good luck! You won’t go wrong with BGE. They come with a lifetime warranty.
Second this. Sullivan has a BGE sale in the spring, maybe March? Large is the way to go.Yes, large is good and Sullivans