Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have loved my Big Green Egg and used it a couple times a week for five years. Problem was that it was a medium size, and I needed larger. I got a chance to inspect the Kamado Joe at Costco and was very impressed. They took everything that's great about the BGE, and made improvements. The fittings are superior. The interior system is upgraded. The hinge is better. The nest is stronger. Stuff like that. But they didn't screw up anything of what is great about the Egg -- that's key. I ended up buying from Amazon because having it delivered to my home, and the free assembly Amazon offered, was work forgoing $200 in savings from buying from Costco. You cannot go wrong with a Big Green Egg. But you can, in my opinion, do a little better, with the Kamado Joe. If you are happy with your Egg, there is no reason to upgrade. But if you are buying your first, or need a replacement, I highly recommend the Joe. UPDATED 2 Seasons Later... I'm just as happy with the Joe. No problems at all, no rust (unlike my Big Green Egg). Highly recommend still.