I was curious has anyone ever seen production numbers for certain makes and colors ? I wonder if Weber kept those types of records ?
Apparently a bad question .
Quote from: Idahawk on April 08, 2013, 05:59:29 PM
Apparently a bad question .
Sorry, just saw your post. No bad questions here. As far as kettle size and being collectible, it depends on the collector. Some here have lots of 18.5" kettles and some have lots of 22.5"s. Some just want Performer's, some just like One Touch kettles, while others prefer daisy vents. Production numbers, as far as how many of a color has been made, not sure. I've been working on color production timeframes. Determining an approximate year a color came out to when it was discontinued.
Looks like you asked three questions. I don't know about the last two, but the first one, preferred sizes collected, it seems its less about the size and more about the model, age, and color (not necessarily in that order). On the other hand, the 26"ers and the Ranch are pretty highly sought after, irrespective of the color. I don't own anything larger than the 22", but kettle cart of 26"ers would be pretty cool 8)
Hhmmmm....makes me wonder how many Weber kettles have been produced since the 50s?
I forgot to mention 26"ers too. and that some prefer a certain era of kettle. I love the kettles of the 60s and 70s but I'm game for anything that comes along.
Westerner.
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Quote from: G on April 08, 2013, 06:14:14 PM
Hhmmmm....makes me wonder how many Weber kettles have been produced since the 50s?
Millions...........
I go through phases personally. I really like the 22.5 because of all the colors and styles. But then I see some rare 18.5 and I am like......mmmmm, 18.5 are really cool. But then I see some sweeeeet Smokey Joe's and I want to get one more of those. And don't even ask about accessories.
I am sure Weber has numbers on production runs as far as colors and sizes. But I don't think they would let that information go public. I don't know if anyone has asked them, but they might give you some idea of the old ones.
Were you looking at something specific?
I think what ever you don't see or have is the most collectable. I have 3 SS performers(0.00,60,00,75.00). I hear people making a big deal out of finding a cheap Performer. Would have 1 or 2 more if I had not been out of town. Don't see any brown, yellow, avacado, two tone reds or sequoia around denver. Maybe I am looking in the wrong place.
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
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Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 07:34:56 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
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Many times, the 18.5 is all the real estate I need for many cooks but my eyes are drawn to the size of a 22. My oldest Weber is a 60s era 18 red. I think 18's are more useful than they are given credit for. Their pretty sweet collectibles too.
I just wondered if some sizes were harder to find than others , I personally don't care I grab anything.
Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 07:34:56 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
Quote from: Craig on April 08, 2013, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 07:34:56 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
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Many times, the 18.5 is all the real estate I need for many cooks but my eyes are drawn to the size of a 22. My oldest Weber is a 60s era 18 red. I think 18's are more useful than they are given credit for. Their pretty sweet collectibles too.
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http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/previous-don't-really-need-all-those-kettles-just-one-18-12'-5/
Quote from: 1buckie on April 08, 2013, 07:58:21 PM
Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 07:34:56 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
Quote from: Craig on April 08, 2013, 07:38:54 PM
Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 07:34:56 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on April 08, 2013, 07:25:16 PM
Like everything there are different aspects of collecting. Most people find their niche and work in that space....
I agree Brian. I never thought I would own an 18, but will soon own three. All vintage rescue. Will learn this summer to cook on one. I am thinking steak searing? Regardless, it is a fun hobble. If I don 't have it, it is collectable.
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Many times, the 18.5 is all the real estate I need for many cooks but my eyes are drawn to the size of a 22. My oldest Weber is a 60s era 18 red. I think 18's are more useful than they are given credit for. Their pretty sweet collectibles too.
See Here ~~~>
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/previous-don't-really-need-all-those-kettles-just-one-18-12'-5/
Buckie you are King! I will learn. I have control on a 22. Had an 18 years ago and over cooked everything...
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It's all about "pay attention, do the dance, pay attention, do the dance...."
Quote from: 1buckie on April 08, 2013, 08:08:28 PM
It's all about "pay attention, do the dance, pay attention, do the dance...."
LOL! Probably use less charcoal too...
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Quote from: 1buckie on April 08, 2013, 08:08:28 PM
It's all about "pay attention, do the dance, pay attention, do the dance...."
Ok Buckie, with that tagline material above and the link to the post about the 18 cookout and the info given, oh and plus the blue MT and '90 Brownie scores, you need to up your post number to 15 or 16. 8)
Classic Buckie. Nice posts
Quote from: glrasmussen on April 08, 2013, 08:15:39 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on April 08, 2013, 08:08:28 PM
It's all about "pay attention, do the dance, pay attention, do the dance...."
LOL! Probably use less charcoal too...
Yes, actually, it does........
Quote from: Craig on April 08, 2013, 08:22:33 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on April 08, 2013, 08:08:28 PM
It's all about "pay attention, do the dance, pay attention, do the dance...."
Ok Buckie, with that tagline material above and the link to the post about the 18 cookout and the info given, oh and plus the blue MT and '90 Brownie scores, you need to up your post number to 15 or 16. 8)
Well, let's not get TOO far out there....maybe go 12,13...........everybody posts up accquisitions, the 18 dance card thing was already there, but the tagline material.....yeah, the tagline material...........that's important 8)
Quote from: reillyranch on April 09, 2013, 06:08:56 AM
Classic Buckie. Nice posts
Yeah Well, being currently unemployed, sorta becomes my job.....providing cheap entertainment & all......just applied for extention, so the most you'll get is another 6 months of this, then I'll have to go out & get a real job...... :D