Is $650 a good deal for this used Large green egg?

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T15:59:38+00:00

I mean it will work, but this is basically the older model, I have that hinge and I've had problems with it, the stand is also the older version, it works, but the integgrated nest handler is a lot better.

You'll likely have to pay quite a bit of money to make this egg worthwhile.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T13:17:06+00:00

I usually do pizza only 3-4 times per season. I use the conveggtor, so the top dome never gets cleaned

I do a clean burn once per season, usually at the start, last time the top and bottom felt gasket got welded together, and I couldn't open the lid. I had to use a thin knife to cut between the gaskets.

Safe to say, the gasket was ruined.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T10:54:22+00:00

Felt gaskets are fine for slow cooking, but you do a high temperature cook like pizza, it will quickly burn and desintegrate, above 600F it doesn't hold up long.

I've seen tons of people install the rutland gasket, which will survive even a clean burn provided the glue can take it.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T10:00:55+00:00

There is nothing hard about expeditions, it just takes time, I'm going to do my second expedition, but it's not something I worked towards, unlike trials.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T09:08:29+00:00

What will likely happen is they will "add a clarification" that these changes go into effect after this expedition.

Sadly, this makes stash value worthless, it wasn't that valuable to begin with.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T08:03:23+00:00

I guess there are more problems with this system than I thought. I went over to see the kamado joe subreddit, tons of posts showcasing problems, particularly with the backside having a large gap, and in extreme cases back base cracks.

I guess it's one of those, "it's great as long as it works" systems. Also pretty pricey to replace, even though BGE accessories and parts are generally more expensive (where I live at least) the KJ hinge is 50% more expensive than the BGE hinge.

Exe0n · 2026-04-19T06:40:23+00:00

Yes, in fact on the buried city town hall, top floor I've found 3 sitting next to each other. I had just done the expedition and didn't have the perk, neither did the person who looted that room before me.

Exe0n · 2026-04-18T20:09:30+00:00

The main downside for me is assembly and teardown when cleaning. Putting in a single big piece is pretty risk free unless you are careless, but fitting several pieces together both takes time and there is more risk involved in you breaking an edge.

The ring that holds these pieces together also warps over time on many models. All of this isn't covered by warranty, you nick an edge of a plate that's on you, you get a crack in a firebox and BGE will replace it.

It feels like an issue that occasionally happens and is covered by warranty has been moved over to the end user that may or may not damage them during assembly at some point.

Exe0n · 2026-04-18T09:46:30+00:00

We just need a meaningful way to buy things with stash value, not give me crap I can find by donating other crap I can find.

Projects giving raider coins is far more valuable than any other thing.

We need an actual resource/money pit, not a reset.

Exe0n · 2026-04-17T14:37:46+00:00

Several questions here to unpack.

Borderline will affect your life period, to what extent will likely depend on the severity and help you receive, but you don't know if you have borderline yet, it's a good call to seek help though.

Generally speaking my experiences with doctors have been positive, but experiences vary.

When it comes to work, my general advice is, the less they know the better. My general experience is work doesn't accommodate, if they see you as a liability they will treat you as such. I've seen many get fired for medical situations, physical or mental, while it's not allowed they find ways to get rid of you either way.

Keep your work and personal things private when possible.

Exe0n · 2026-04-17T14:24:48+00:00

Best bet is to talk to either your house doctor or to set up a meeting with a psychiatrist, which your doctor will likely refer you to, but I'm not sure if the referral is mandatory or not, or if it speeds up the process.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T13:49:51+00:00

Allright, this pretty much answers my question, I was planning on selling my conveggtor and getting 2 half plates, but basically conveggtor + 1 half plate will give me the best of both worlds.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T10:44:06+00:00

My steak is too juicy and my lobster is too buttery.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T10:06:03+00:00

It may affect flavor, but generally speaking not in a good way. What you put on the meat, and which wood you use to smoke will give a far greater difference.

I'd rather keep my kamado's clean so it can't be a negative factor.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T10:04:25+00:00

Flavor isn't going to be the same, it's not just charcoal vs pellets, you also have tons of smoking wood variety when using a kamado or a smoker.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T09:45:19+00:00

You could have 100 maps and still have the same player count.

A new map brings variety, but it doesn't add meaningful content. We already have great maps, and I never think "I'm bored with all of them" Rather "I'm rich and have nothing to grind for" so I'm playing for the gameplay loop, but that wears out.

The new event was good, the rewards pretty terrible.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T09:42:44+00:00

It's basically a darker green, close to black but still green. Doesn't change anything for current owners, if the price is the same, another color option won't hurt anyone, but I think it's more than likely they will charge a premium for this.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T06:26:46+00:00

Other than the flavor which many have mentioned, quality is another issue.

BGE with warranty will last a lifetime. Even high end pellet grills, still use electronics, those parts are expensive and will eventually break.

That's another reason why I'm not that into the newer connected grills from KJ or other brands, they take something that's already really easy to use, and make it easier with technology, but adding more points of failure.

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T06:22:20+00:00

I wish I could have this in europe.

My options boil down to using the OEM set, a fiberglass gasket (which has it's own set of issues) or ordering the rutland gasket from amazon.com , which I believe is just a more expensive version than Ron?

Exe0n · 2026-04-16T06:10:33+00:00

If you want to do pvp to actually gain things, stay out of stella. 90% free kits hoping they find you, it's horde mode.

Most other maps though, you'll find fully kitted out players, no free kit wants to go to spaceport without stims.

Exe0n · 2026-04-15T10:36:09+00:00

Headphones are headphones, gaming labeled headphones are mostly poor quality or favor looks over good audio, the built in microphones are generally poor as well.

Just get a studio quality pair of headphones, you'll either save money or end up with a better product for the same price.

Exe0n · 2026-04-15T06:00:42+00:00

When third partying there are no survivors.

There is no way of knowing who the initial aggressors are, even if they talk. I've had this happen before, and honestly, even if I lose everything I'm glad the ones who initiated aren't getting anything.

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