Looking to possibly pick this Big Joe Series III locally. Has a few paint/ceramic chips on the side (see pics). Anything I should be concerned about or good to go?
by murpbrad
7 Comments
Dat_One_Gen
Well, how much are they asking for? From what I’m seeing, it looks fine.
tenbytes
If it’s the original owner, that ceramic should have a lifetime warranty. See if maybe they will agree to submit a warranty claim for you to replace the ceramic before buying.
spacemanspiff17
My advice.. get some friends to help you move it. I know it’s already in its stand, so you may not have to lift it, but if you do, make sure you have a couple people to help.
I had to carry my classic Joe 3 from my driveway to my back yard, and place it in its stand by myself. Never doing that shit again.
DropoutDreamer
I’d personally wait for something better. Don’t want to pay so much for a chipped Joe.
vinniemin
It’s only ok if you are willing to lose money.
therealmanbat
I recently bought a used BJ 2. Here’s what i wish somebody told me beforehand.
1. Just plan to disassemble it for transport. Its not that hard and its way safer than trying to lift 400-500lbs of ceramic. Just take out the firebox, lock out the hinge, and remove the bands. This also allows you to learn how the grill goes together as if you bought it new.
2. The warranty does not transfer. If you can get the original proof of purchase, you MIGHT be able to trick KJ, but that’s up to your moral compass to determine if that cool with you. If something is broke, try to get the current owner to warranty it BEFORE you buy it. If they cant/wont, KJ will likely warranty something for you ONCE as a good faith, so make sure its something actually worth warrantying. I got new bands and a hinge.
3. Its BIG. I mean BIG. It takes some time to heat up and it uses some serious fuel to keep hot for an extended period. I’m talking about grilling temps (300+). you’re gonna go thru some charcoal.
4. Those accessories are worth probably like $1000, and they really sweeten the deal.
Environmental_Law767
Depends n the pric and how much you care about the chips. If your’e going to store it out in te elements, could be a problem.
7 Comments
Well, how much are they asking for? From what I’m seeing, it looks fine.
If it’s the original owner, that ceramic should have a lifetime warranty. See if maybe they will agree to submit a warranty claim for you to replace the ceramic before buying.
My advice.. get some friends to help you move it. I know it’s already in its stand, so you may not have to lift it, but if you do, make sure you have a couple people to help.
I had to carry my classic Joe 3 from my driveway to my back yard, and place it in its stand by myself. Never doing that shit again.
I’d personally wait for something better.
Don’t want to pay so much for a chipped Joe.
It’s only ok if you are willing to lose money.
I recently bought a used BJ 2. Here’s what i wish somebody told me beforehand.
1. Just plan to disassemble it for transport. Its not that hard and its way safer than trying to lift 400-500lbs of ceramic. Just take out the firebox, lock out the hinge, and remove the bands. This also allows you to learn how the grill goes together as if you bought it new.
2. The warranty does not transfer. If you can get the original proof of purchase, you MIGHT be able to trick KJ, but that’s up to your moral compass to determine if that cool with you. If something is broke, try to get the current owner to warranty it BEFORE you buy it. If they cant/wont, KJ will likely warranty something for you ONCE as a good faith, so make sure its something actually worth warrantying. I got new bands and a hinge.
3. Its BIG. I mean BIG. It takes some time to heat up and it uses some serious fuel to keep hot for an extended period. I’m talking about grilling temps (300+). you’re gonna go thru some charcoal.
4. Those accessories are worth probably like $1000, and they really sweeten the deal.
Depends n the pric and how much you care about the chips. If your’e going to store it out in te elements, could be a problem.