Am I overpaying?!

bmwhitt · October 16, 2013, 08:22:42 AM

I am going to drive about 120 miles round trip in about an hour to get a SS black performer. It will be my first performer. He said the ash blades are rusty but everything else is good. It comes with cover that will need to be replaced and an empty gas bottle. Is $130 too much?

tattooedant · October 16, 2013, 08:30:03 AM

Most of the pickups I get are at least an hour away from me...I usually don't think twice about most of them...I've gone further and paid more for my SS performer...

Chasing_smoke · October 16, 2013, 08:32:36 AM

$130 isn't bad, there's a black one in Nashville for $135. Look for rust around the bottom of the frame. Check for dings on the kettle and SS etc. anything to use as a bargaining point to try and lower the price. Good luck!

MartyG · October 16, 2013, 08:37:07 AM

Be sure the tank can be refilled. It has to have the OPD, otherwise you'll be in for some significant $ to convert to a modern tank. Covers - when you can find them - are around $50. Be sure the support bracket for the OT system is solid. You can find the blades, but the bracket is more elusive.

dazzo · October 16, 2013, 08:39:07 AM

I agree. "Blades are rusty, it's an older cooker, so I'll have a little trouble locating some replacements. Hopefully I can get the tank refilled, it looks like it's expired. I'll give you $100."

And welcome to the fun.

LightningBoldtz · October 16, 2013, 09:09:20 AM

I have an extra set of those blades if they are wasted, We can work out a deal that can help you out....

bmwhitt · October 16, 2013, 09:52:13 AM

Thanks so much!! On my way to nashville now. Hope it works out!! Y'all are great!

bmwhitt · October 16, 2013, 09:59:14 AM

Oh and what is OPD on the tank? I'm new to gas tanks.

Chasing_smoke · October 16, 2013, 10:04:58 AM

Sweet I'm glad that SS is going to a WKC member. Have a safe trip, it's raining today.

dazzo · October 16, 2013, 10:14:32 AM

Quote from: bmwhitt on October 16, 2013, 09:59:14 AM
Oh and what is OPD on the tank? I'm new to gas tanks.

Overflow Protection Device.

Over simplified, it's the triangle shaped valve.

The date code is stamped on the collar (mm/yy) and you've got 12 years from then.

Most places I've been to, they don't even look at the date. This is where I state the 'if you blow yourself up don't blame me' disclaimer.

If it's a star shaped valve, don't bother filling. It's not protected.

bmwhitt · October 16, 2013, 10:21:49 AM

Ha ok. Thanks. That disclaimer cracked me up!!

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