Hi everyone.
I'm about to pull the trigger on purchasing a Weber kettle, most likely a OTG. I've been watching CL for the last month or so and when I spot something I want its been sold before I make contact with the seller.
Assuming I don't get something off of CL, is there generally a time of year that Weber might refresh their product lines and prices drop or a new version comes out for the same price? I'd hate to make the purchase and later find out that such a thing happens the first week of August or other relatively close time.
I have not seen them on sale. I would shop online to possibly save on tax or use a Target or Lowes (or something similar) Card to save 5%.
Post your location, there might be someone on here that would part with one to help you out also.
Target usually puts all theirs on clearance in the summer so they have room for back to school stuff. At target they are seasonal. But target doesn't carry the OTG in store. You can go to your post office and pick up the moving kit and save 10% at lowes.
I'm in the Silver Spring, MD area and reading these forums I get the feeling there's lots of people watching CL in this area.
When I buy it'll be through Amazon just to get it delivered. My concern isn't so much saving the money (though a great deal via CL would be nice) its finding out that a new model with more features for the same or less might be right around the corner. (I'm in the IT world where this is a regular cycle)
Quote from: Chuck on July 08, 2014, 06:43:05 AM
I'm in the Silver Spring, MD area and reading these forums I get the feeling there's lots of people watching CL in this area.
When I buy it'll be through Amazon just to get it delivered. My concern isn't so much saving the money (though a great deal via CL would be nice) its finding out that a new model with more features for the same or less might be right around the corner. (I'm in the IT world where this is a regular cycle)
If you are looking for a cooker, I am sure someone local-ish can hook you up to spread the Weber love .......
Quote from: Chuck on July 08, 2014, 06:05:40 AM
I'm in the Silver Spring, MD area and reading these forums I get the feeling there's lots of people watching CL in this area.
Huh, can't imagine who that might be... :) Welcome and yes, there's a number of us in the area.
You're in a good location as most of 'us' are in VA or the Bmore/Annapolis area.
But I've crossed the river a number of times to escort a colored kettle to my patio. lol
No photo, but this sounds like a goodie.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4559243391.html
Quote from: Bman on July 08, 2014, 02:49:59 PM
Quote from: Chuck on July 08, 2014, 06:05:40 AM
I'm in the Silver Spring, MD area and reading these forums I get the feeling there's lots of people watching CL in this area.
Huh, can't imagine who that might be... :) Welcome and yes, there's a number of us in the area.
You're in a good location as most of 'us' are in VA or the Bmore/Annapolis area.
But I've crossed the river a number of times to escort a colored kettle to my patio. lol
No photo, but this sounds like a goodie.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4559243391.html
CHUCK !!!! Jump onto checking into this......Bman's got a sixth sense when it comes to this stuff....... 8)
Quote from: Chuck on July 08, 2014, 06:43:05 AM
I'm in the Silver Spring, MD area and reading these forums I get the feeling there's lots of people watching CL in this area.
When I buy it'll be through Amazon just to get it delivered. My concern isn't so much saving the money (though a great deal via CL would be nice) its finding out that a new model with more features for the same or less might be right around the corner. (I'm in the IT world where this is a regular cycle)
I made trip to SS today. I work in Greenbelt.
Damn, why can't I get someone selling one like that near me
Quote from: Bman on July 08, 2014, 02:49:59 PM
No photo, but this sounds like a goodie.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4559243391.html
Yeah, sounds good. I saw that post about 2 hours after the seller posted and sent him a text. He promptly responded someone was on their way out to look at it. However if that person doesn't buy it I'm next on the list...
Try picking up a black OTS for $20 to hold you over and get ready to pounce when you get the opportunity. The end of summer will bring a lot of grills to CL.
That $50 performer would be a great start for a collection
Welcome to the forums, Chuck! (I'm in Falls Church, VA) Bman is a true and trustworthy guide in all things Weber-- he will show you the way.
Unlike IT, Webers are old-school- basically the same design since the 1950s. They also rarely put things on sale, so with the exception of Target in the fall, you should either drop a dime at Amazon ASAP or patiently wait for CL to give up the goods. And yes, you are in a pocket away from the predatory superstar kettle collectors of the DC/NoVA/MD chapter, so you're in a position of strength. ;-)
"the predatory superstar kettle collectors of the DC/NoVA/MD chapter,"
A verifiable sub-culture of Weber Kettle Club, for sure...................
Quote from: Chuck on July 08, 2014, 04:44:11 PM
Quote from: Bman on July 08, 2014, 02:49:59 PM
No photo, but this sounds like a goodie.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4559243391.html
Yeah, sounds good. I saw that post about 2 hours after the seller posted and sent him a text. He promptly responded someone was on their way out to look at it. However if that person doesn't buy it I'm next on the list...
That's the spirit !!!!
Quote from: iCARRY on July 08, 2014, 06:17:41 AM
You can go to your post office and pick up the moving kit and save 10% at lowes.
The Lowes coupon can be used at Home Depot too.
Quote from: iCARRY on July 08, 2014, 03:43:27 PM
Damn, why can't I get someone selling one like that near me
Hey, just have the VA/MD guys agent for you and then pick it up at the next east coast meet. Easy!
Quote from: CurtP on July 09, 2014, 09:37:50 AM
Quote from: iCARRY on July 08, 2014, 06:17:41 AM
You can go to your post office and pick up the moving kit and save 10% at lowes.
The Lowes coupon can be used at Home Depot too.
Neither will honor a discount weber grills.
Yes they will. Just bought a genesis e-310 with a 10% off coupon.
Quote from: iCARRY on July 09, 2014, 10:32:38 AM
Yes they will. Just bought a genesis e-310 with a 10% off coupon.
Lucky. I tried it both places. When I bought my S330 I was denied. The mgr even tried to override the system and was unable to do so. Military discount didnt work either.
Chuck, I should have said that I'm happy to grab something that's close to me, so please PM me if you get a line on a kettle that you can't get to. Then I can keep it for you until it's more convenient to grab it (or maybe meet in the middle). I'm generally pretty available during the week, and not so much on the weekend. But I'll do my best, in any case.
Quote from: mike.stavlund on July 09, 2014, 05:50:57 PM
Chuck, I should have said that I'm happy to grab something that's close to me, so please PM me if you get a line on a kettle that you can't get to. Then I can keep it for you until it's more convenient to grab it (or maybe meet in the middle). I'm generally pretty available during the week, and not so much on the weekend. But I'll do my best, in any case.
Thanks for the offer Mike and I will keep that in mind.
I'm not holding out for a CL deal, but it would be neat to get one I want that way. With my current work and personal schedule I'm not going to have time to play with a grill no matter how i get it for a couple weeks so I'm doing the CL game to see what comes of it. I'll buy the kettle retail if CL doesn't pan out when I'm ready.
Have you seen this one? Looks like a pretty clean kettle and it's a short trip up 270 from you. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4555538936.html
CHUCK !!!! Black Ash Can, big plus......slightly high price, but not too out there.....worth it !!!!
Quote from: dwnthehatch on July 10, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Have you seen this one? Looks like a pretty clean kettle and it's a short trip up 270 from you. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/for/4555538936.html
I missed that one, and the ad is off of CL. I've been keeping an eye out on CL throughout the day both manually and alerts. I'll get one soon!
For a hunnert bucks, including the cover, this would be a good pick-up instead of a OTG
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/4565558919.html
(http://images.craigslist.org/00909_76SloMU3fwx_600x450.jpg)
Quote from: Bman on July 12, 2014, 12:37:25 PM
For a hunnert bucks, including the cover, this would be a good pick-up instead of a OTG
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/for/4565558919.html
Waiting to hear back from them. One person ahead of me:)