# Would you pay 1000$ for this grill?

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**Created:** [June 16, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-1000-for-this-grill/966283 "2022-06-16T06:23:10Z")\
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> [@China\_Guy](#):
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> Big Green Egg is over rated in my opinion. I wanted one really badly when I lived in China and bought it for my brother in Boulder. It takes time to use because you have to heat up the thermal mass.

Got one (Kamado Joe - same grill more or less, different color) right at the start of COVID. It was right around $1,000.

Yes, it takes more time to heat up. I use that time to prep food, have a drink, etc. You just have to plan ahead a little bit. You can also force it. Light the charcoal and put air on it (I use a small battery powered blower) and I can have it at 500+ in less than 10 minutes. Another 5 to stabilize the temp and I’m good to go. The extra flavor is worth it to me.

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> So it has it’s place but not a daily use item.

Not quite daily since I don’t grill daily, but at least 2-3 times a week (sometimes more). I personally would never go back. I have only cooked on gas since when I’m away from home and that’s the only option.

If you care about that sort of thing, they’re also significantly more environmentally friendly.

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