You can find an old pan at a yard sale if you ever go to them or thrift store too. You can also use a gallon ice cream bucket. The eggs WILL bring the temp down for a while after you set them, they have to get heated throughout before it comes back up. DO NOT adjust temp after eggs are set...
It's definately a GQF. The difference between a 1502 and a 1202 is the electric thermostat, and the trays are about 3 inches longer. Either way $100 is a STEAL. Even if you have to replace a turner motor or something you will come out WAY cheaper than buying a new one. If you need help with...