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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: tb80 on May 12, 2013, 05:26:16 PM
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A good FINANCIAL investment? As in, some people buy gold, some people invest in stamps, baseball cards, etc... Do you think finding and buying old webers are a good financial investment? If you buy a '79 red weber today for $45, will it's value increase as time goes by...?
For the record, it doesn't matter to me at all. I get the fact that finding and buying old webers has an intangible value not measurable by money.
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Personally I just think an old Weber is something cool to have...there many things you can collect that will earn you more money. Part of the reason I like these is because they are a pretty cheap hobby.....
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For me, they've been a great investment. Because wifey would rather have me grill than go out (most of the time) Win win!
Monetarily wise, meh... I wonder how many loaded up during the Beanie Baby craze and are now "waiting for their day"
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I can't imagine that any have appreciated enough in value enough to cover inflation. There is the odd chance you could get a very valuable specimen for an unrealistic price due to lack of knowledge on the part of the seller, but other than that I see no way to make money buying these.
However in terms of satisfaction, my modest collection becomes more valuable every time I cook.
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I agree completely that the amount of satisfaction of cooking and grilling on an old weber increases with time.
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Personally I just think an old Weber is something cool to have...there many things you can collect that will earn you more money. Part of the reason I like these is because they are a pretty cheap hobby.....
Agreed. I will never have a classic car, but will own a classic Weber. Far less expensive. And they shine the same... ;)
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Whats cooler than having a sweet vintage Weber?
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Having a sweet million dollars?
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Nah.....It's way easier to find the grill
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Nah.....It's way easier to find the grill
Agreed!
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Weberitis is my cheapest and tastiest hobby so I'm happy. I think you can make a few bucks here and there by buying low and selling high but I don't think a grills market value will appreciate an incredible amount over time.
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What I love about the hobby is enjoying the fruits of your labor and sharing it with like minded people here at the wkc. I can fire up the kettle, play catch, soccer u name it with my kids, and produce food most people dream about. I used to fish a lot before I had kids and this hobby is much more conducive to spending time with those I love. Plus it's relatively cheap. I get way more out of it than it asks of me. If that makes sense.
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Well said. The cost of the grill, charcoal and meat are nothing for what you get back in return- bringing people together, having a good time and making memories while stuffing your face.
What I love about the hobby is enjoying the fruits of your labor and sharing it with like minded people here at the wkc. I can fire up the kettle, play catch, soccer u name it with my kids, and produce food most people dream about. I used to fish a lot before I had kids and this hobby is much more conducive to spending time with those I love. Plus it's relatively cheap. I get way more out of it than it asks of me. If that makes sense.
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If you get lucky and get a few old grills for a low price and then sell them high you can at least pay for your Weberitis. A hobby that pays for itself and provides hours or delicious satisfaction is a beautiful thing!
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If you get lucky and get a few old grills for a low price and then sell them high you can at least pay for your Weberitis. A hobby that pays for itself and provides hours or delicious satisfaction is a beautiful thing!
You hit it on the head! If I can "Trade Up' while enjoying myself, I consider that a Win! 8)
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Well said everyone. It should be self sustainable.
I say should be, because I've heard of some that will spend more time and money on their "hobbie" than should be. Than you might have something different, you might have Weberitis.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.....
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Ed, Do you ever sell bbq's you pick up?
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I have not sold the old kettles or grill, just traded them.
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Weber Kettles....To me are a lot of things. They are something to cook great food on. Makes believers of non believers in charcoal grilling. Its a fun hobby for people like us. Its not an expensive hobby if you pace yourself. ;) Some kettles here are heirlooms, passed down over the years, some kettles have great stories behind them. I've yet to go on an actual true rescue mission, I mean, getting a kettle that is just begging to be given to a loving home and enjoy decades more of service and new memories created in lieu of meeting an untimely demise in a junkyard or crusher. Collecting aside, just cooking on my Kettles has gotten me away from eating out all the time. It's making me want to cook and turns out that I like cooking. I'm to the point now that I hate going to restaurants that I once loved and looked forward to. I'd rather cook it myself and it tastes better, to me and my family oh and its way cheaper.