If we are frustrated with Weber and the new direction the best thing to do is to voice it with them.
The way of the world of business is to outsource labor to cheaper areas to maximize profits. Unfortunately with our trade agreements US based businesses are allowed to offshore labor, other countries frown on this practice. As a result it strengthens their labor force, it also results in less choices and more cost.
I know this, I am 43 years old and I have enough older cookers that will last many years after I am gone if I take care of them. Not sure we can say that about the new stuff coming out.