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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Kgo on July 14, 2014, 01:26:13 PM
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Can someone identify what type of performer this is?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/15/sejezysa.jpg)
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I'm looking to buy it for say $150?
Is it a good deal?
Sushi <3
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Looks just like my 2013 model Performer. The only difference I see vs mine is it has the black ash catcher pot where mine is silver. Not sure on the year that they came with the black pots.
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Is $150 a good deal?
Also great eye on catching that.
Sushi <3
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$150 seems good to me...
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Here in California they range from free, $50 to $150.
I paid $40 for a 2012 with a missing table. Luckily Dazzo gave me a table when he replaced his with granite. I think it depends on your location.
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I wish I could pick one up for $50. Saw one for 100 but it was beat.
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Same price as a new one touch gold. It is a pretty good deal. I just picked up a 2008 lime green performer for $75 recently - I am picky and only go for the really good deals. As others have said, 50-100 is on the cheaper end. In NJ you see them usually in the 125-200 range.
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VMy only concern is the drive is really far from me through heavy traffic.
And as one user said it is a older model with the black ash catcher.
I also have no idea what condition the grates are in.
Also, does this model have a one touch lighter on it?
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Thanks for the feed back and one more question.
Will this fit in a land cruiser?
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On it's side it should fit. Bring a tarp to protect the carpet. I just fit a OTG in a VW jetta
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The buttons below the word Performer, I believe are the controls for the lighter..........
May even fit in the vehicle standing up, with just the lid removed, tall, but not THAT tall.............
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I was able to fit a SS performer into the back of a acura mdx. The SS performers aren't as tall as the newer ones with the thermoset table. My wife wasn't too happy, as it was a tight fit and left a black smear on the inside of the roof.
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I believe the buttons are tool hangers.
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Yup, tool hangers. The gas control is under the flip up cover on the right. I fit a similar model in the back of my Volvo wagon easily. Your land cruiser should present no challenge.
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I believe the buttons are tool hangers.
Thanks, unfamiliar......my only Performer is made of wood............. :o 8)
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VMy only concern is the drive is really far from me through heavy traffic.
And as one user said it is a older model with the black ash catcher.
I also have no idea what condition the grates are in.
Also, does this model have a one touch lighter on it?
Because of the drive and the heavy traffic I wouldn't go for this at $150. If it was a more rare color or had loads of accessories, maybe. But there are many variables, many of which you have already mentioned. If you drive a long ways and then get there and the there's a huge ding in the back side or the grates are shot you might have a tendency to settle on a grill you're not happy with because you've already put that much gas money and effort into it.
Just my 2 cents.
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VMy only concern is the drive is really far from me through heavy traffic.
And as one user said it is a older model with the black ash catcher.
I also have no idea what condition the grates are in.
Also, does this model have a one touch lighter on it?
Because of the drive and the heavy traffic I wouldn't go for this at $150. If it was a more rare color or had loads of accessories, maybe. But there are many variables, many of which you have already mentioned. If you drive a long ways and then get there and the there's a huge ding in the back side or the grates are shot you might have a tendency to settle on a grill you're not happy with because you've already put that much gas money and effort into it.
Just my 2 cents.
Got them down to $130. Now what should I do?
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Where are you located? $130 for that is a decent price if it's complete and in good shape. These don't show up too often depending on where you are from. If it's in budget, nearby, and a performer is what you want, go for it and get grilling!
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All three of my Performers have that style of tool hanger and they a 2010 (AD) models, I'm not positive but I think Weber started
using that style tool hanger in 2009, so I'd say it is a 2009 or newer and as long as there aren't any major dents or the porcelain
isn't trashed, that being said if you are comfortable with the price you negotiated and the outlay to go get it, then grab it as, unless
you plan to flip it, you will replace grates at least twice and replace igniter parts possibly once over the lifetime of cooks that you
will do on that cooker.
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Where are you located? $130 for that is a decent price if it's complete and in good shape. These don't show up too often depending on where you are from. If it's in budget, nearby, and a performer is what you want, go for it and get grilling!
I'm in Orange County, ca
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Woodland Hills is too far from OC. There are plenty of performers that come up in LA/OC area. I say that you get a used SS Performer and rebuild it compared to the newer performers. Get a colored one that is more interesting than black.
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Woodland Hills is too far from OC. There are plenty of performers that come up in LA/OC area. I say that you get a used SS Performer and rebuild it compared to the newer performers. Get a colored one that is more interesting than black.
You're right I will be patient.
The ss abbreviation stands for stainless steel? Sorry I'm a noob.
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The original post Performer is model # 56201. It's gas ignition. Should have a hinged top grate and two charcoal baskets. If needed, I can scan a manual for you.
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The original post Performer is model # 56201. It's gas ignition. Should have a hinged top grate and two charcoal baskets. If needed, I can scan a manual for you.
No that's not necessary. Do you think it's worth $130 assuming I have to replace the cooking grates?
Also it is amazing that you can identify the model based on those two pictures. Hats off to you sir.
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Your gonna want the gourmet grate anyway. Don't sweat that.
Go with the $130 in pocket but talk up the good and start looking for the bad. Point out the dings and chips in the finish. Be nice about it but be objective. See if you can get down to 100 or possibly a chimney and a bag of coals thrown in to sweeten the deal. Don't be afraid to walk away! Your gonna pass this first kettle off anyway when the one you really want comes soon. Just remember that when Labor Day hits and summer is over there will be a flood of grills on CL.
...and charcoal clearance sales... 8)
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Nothing wrong with that price. Go get it and start cooking :D
By the way. I got a new one for Christmas and it has the clock so I guess the year would be between 2009 and 2012.
Don't worry about the grates. Build a good size fire, brush them off and you will be good to go.
Oh, one last thing. Make sure the table isn't cracked. They're I think 50.00 to replace, and crack easily if you decide to move the grill by picking up the end of the table.
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If that one is cracked it will still be under warranty. You'll be fine
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there's a stainless performer in garden grove right now for $50
it needs some work, but it'll fix up
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/4573780512.html
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there's a stainless performer in garden grove right now for $50
it needs some work, but it'll fix up
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/4573780512.html
I'd bet a million dollars that's just mis assembled ......I'd personally go check this one out could be a steal :)
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That's a nice looking performer and by no means a bad deal but I'd say hang in there if you've got $130-$150 to spend. That's at the upper price range for an SS Performer so you should be able to find a nice one for the same $.
Personally the cart is my primary concern when I'm on the hunt as these parts all cost the most to replace. Once you have a good solid platform to work from you can just swap different bowls in and out as you upgrade. Keep an eye on CL and when you see a performer pop up in a color you prefer negotiate the best possible price then swap kettles and sell off the other complete performer for what you paid for the new one.
Good Luck with the search - you've already got tons of good advice!
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there's a stainless performer in garden grove right now for $50
it needs some work, but it'll fix up
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/4573780512.html
I'd bet a million dollars that's just mis assembled ......I'd personally go check this one out could be a steal :)
I'd bet you that it's rusted to hell with broken welds like Brickout's Red SS before he got it. The lower left side of the shelf looks really beat! In CA, I would pass on this one and wait for the cleaner specimen. Or talk him down before you get there and hope for the best.
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there's a stainless performer in garden grove right now for $50
it needs some work, but it'll fix up
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/for/4573780512.html
I'd bet a million dollars that's just mis assembled ......I'd personally go check this one out could be a steal :)
I'd bet you that it's rusted to hell with broken welds like Brickout's Red SS before he got it. The lower left side of the shelf looks really beat! In CA, I would pass on this one and wait for the cleaner specimen. Or talk him down before you get there and hope for the best.
Both cause the same thing , I'd personally go take a look because I've seen far more mis assembled performers then rust buckets in my experience and area .
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Merry Christmas
http://orangecounty.en.craigslist.org/for/4574545005.html
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Merry Christmas
That is no lie. Even comes with the adapter hose ($20-$25) to hook up a 20lb LP tank to. OP should jump at this one.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_d29tiw6lJzZ_600x450.jpg)
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" ask and ye shall receive " lol
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Score
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Yeah jump on that! That's the first gen plastic table (2005 performer) with the stainless front panel.
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Guys the competition is fierce. The seller is giving me slow replies saying that there is a lot of interest.
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Merry Christmas
http://orangecounty.en.craigslist.org/for/4574545005.html
Thanks btw!! Hopefully I get it.
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i don't think the seller's grill is the same as the one in the photo.
a google image search for weber performer shows that photo from another site :\
shady seller, in my opinion
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i don't think the seller's grill is the same as the one in the photo.
a google image search for weber performer shows that photo from another site :
shady seller, in my opinion
Yeah his replies are shady too. I think I will pass