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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: SixZeroFour on June 20, 2015, 07:35:34 PM
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So about 8:30pm last night someone posts up an ad on the local Craigslist showing a Black SS performer for $20!! I couldn't believe my eyes as $150 is about going rate for an SS around here... It was covered in grime but looked solid enough, and for 20 bones the parts alone make it worth while. I fired off an e-mail immediately (22min after posting) but then didn't hear anything for the rest of the night and figured it was long gone... Sure enough about 8am this morning I get a reply email saying that he had 30 emails on it since last night and even one person who offered $50 but that I was first in line so he wanted to offer it to me and hold the original price. I was thrilled and thanked him very much then ran out to the truck as fast as my legs would take me!
The Performer was located about 45min from my house so I set off on the road to pick it up. About half way there I get another alert under the search terms "Weber | Webber" of a garage sale literally 5 min from where I was scheduled to pick up the SS. I skimmed the ad and saw this...
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/20/fds1.jpg)
The deal hunter in me noticed a few things right away: #1) The spelling of "Webber" (good chance this guy isn't a hard core BBQ'r) and #2) The sale was only set to run from 8-12 so more than likely they wanted to move stuff quick. Even though I have a ranch and need another like a hole in the head I couldn't resist stopping in to check it out. Well, as I round the corner into the cul-de-sac I immediately notice a free standing kettle, not a Ranch, so I proceed to circle around the loop to head back.... but wait a second... That's not a 22!
I parked the truck and walked over slowly pretending to be just a random dude checking out the garage sale. As I walk up the guy says to me "Good Morning - You're just the guy I'm looking for - you have a big truck to haul stuff away!" In my head I'm thinking this is amazing, the first EVER 26r I've seen pop up locally and if I can snag it for under 2 bills I am going to run home skipping like a school girl!
So I start eyeballing around and he starts pointing stuff out - then he says "How about a smoker? I've got this Mini King Ranch for sale for fathers day. I take a peek at it, it's in amazing condition just dirty, and the only thing missing was the charcoal grate. Now I start to show a bit of interest and say "So, what were looking to get for it?" getting ready to counter with my starting price of $150... he looks at me and I swear he says "How about $20?"
I think I may have slightly soiled myself at this point but was able to hold it together and get a crisp $20 out of my wallet and mumble the words "Thank You!!"
I couldn't freaking believe it!!! So here is my one day score with a grand total cost of... $40 !!! ;D ;D
To make things even better they are both essentially perfect! The Performer is in better shape than most I've seen. Needless to say I will doing a bowl swap between carts and then reselling what's left 8) The Handles on the 26r are new and the propane tank on the SS is mine - otherwise they were cleaned and that's it!
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/20/fds2.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/20/fds3.jpg)
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(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/06/20/fds5.jpg)
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An early Happy Fathers Day that's for sure!! Wishing the same to the rest of you tomorrow!
Matt
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DAYUM!!!!
That's definitely the deal of the month.
Any idea how much a charcoal grate it for the 26?
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Congrats man!! Wooo whooo! What a frikin deal!!!!
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congrats! ridiculous scores for sure.
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Wishing the same to the rest of you tomorrow!
Ok. Just in case it comes true I have a couple 20's ready to go.
To put this in perspective for you guys in the States...our dollar is worth .75 compared to yours. So google says:
40 Canadian Dollar equals
32.61 US Dollar
Father's day...I don't think so....me thinks 604 has horseshoes up his ass. Wow. Good on ya' bud. Only problem is the replacement charcoal grate is gonna run ya more than the cost of the 2 cookers. You can sell the SS Performer to pay for it though.
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Go buy a lottery ticket RIGHT NOW!
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Great scores, Matt!
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Nice score Matt,
We never see 26 ers in these parts, congrats.
One of these days I hope to find one
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Whoooolllllyyyyy smokes...good for you.
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Fantastic scores,congrats!
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@SixZeroFour
Those are both sweet! Especially that 26er!
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Double score! I wish I could get so lucky with a 26r
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Awesome scores!!! That is kettle karma coming back around at ya....
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$40 Canadian right so you got those for like $10 US..... :)
Awesome scores
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What a day, congrats! They look showroom new. Did you remove the 26er's heat shield?
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AWSOME scores! Both look new too.
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Fantastic!
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Wow, great scores!
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Totally awesome finds - Congrats!!!
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Next time just keep it to yourself . Only ss I found 200mi away one way and $200 . You guys keep lucking out . If this persists I'm gonna have to bar myself from this site as it's just so depressing .
Congratulations [emoji481]
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These can't be yours …. I don't see a hedgerow in the background. ;D :P ;) ;)
Seriously amazing scores, Matt! That lid handle for the 26er appears as if it's a M/T lid??
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Unreal. Lady luck was on your side.
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That's off the HOOK !!!!!!!!
Got my one day $40 USD score beat......those are EXTRA nice, just really some cleanup you did & they're good as new!!!!!
Oh, & the one already has a name......
The Mini King Ranch
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Charcoal grate is $35 or something like that. Cooking grate is $90 something.
Awesome kettle karma day for you sir. You must be stoked. Looks like you have the makings for a 26r performer right there. 😎
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Amazing! Congrats on the two great pick ups, Matt!
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im on craigs everyday now i know who is getting them all before me i cannot believe the luck u have those look like they came off showroom floor and i couldnt even find that ad u found i must b missing a whole lot congrats on those
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Thanks All, I just went out to the garage to make sure it wasn't all a dream ;) ;D
Performers have been my go to cookers for some time but I have a feeling this 26" may actually free up some space in the backyard. :o The size is great and the footprint only takes up a touch more than a 22.
Happy Fathers Day!
$40 Canadian right so you got those for like $10 US..... :)
lol, yes you could have paid for both with the pocket change found down in the couch ;D
What a day, congrats! They look showroom new. Did you remove the 26er's heat shield?
Thanks and yes I did... I was thinking it might provide a cleaner look but have since reinstalled it. Hope to snap an updated pic later on this evening if possible!
These can't be yours …. I don't see a hedgerow in the background. ;D :P ;) ;)
Seriously amazing scores, Matt! That lid handle for the 26er appears as if it's a M/T lid??
Yes, these didn't even make it to the back yard before they were photo'd but they will be introduced to the heard soon enough ;D The different looking lid handle is due to the lack of the heat shield. It actually looks pretty cool IMO - I prefer it to the newest bolt on style.
Oh, & the one already has a name......
The Mini King Ranch
Haha I love it - The MKR 8)
Looks like you have the makings for a 26r performer right there. 😎
Oh man... that's tempting! TO's is pretty damn cool!
im on craigs everyday now i know who is getting them all before me i cannot believe the luck u have those look like they came off showroom floor and i couldnt even find that ad u found i must b missing a whole lot congrats on those
Hey @oakdale - good chance you may have missed it because it was spelled "Webber" in the garage sale ad. Are you looking for anything specific? ;) I have a few kettles I'm probably going to sell off pretty soon.
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That's the cleanest/factory-like SS Perf I've ever seen. Great find ...
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Nice scores Matt. Jealousy at its best from this guy!!
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i sometimes try different spelling and just charcoal .looking for performer for inlaw
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DAM !!!!! ;)
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Sweet score! Does craigslist have a app the alerts you when someone posts an add with your keywords?
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@SixZeroFour
Matt, don't take this the wrong way, I mean it in the nicest way possible, but DAMMIT< I HATE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU SUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously nice score my man. You've definitely got awesome Weber Karma !!
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Still can't get over those. Really nice score!!!
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Wow amazing story. Great score congratulations !
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It never ceases to amaze me how cheap people let these things go for...I got a yard sale Smokey Joe this weekend for $2 and thought to myself "what are you really going to do with two bucks these days pal? Buy a newspaper?" Even if I never use that SJ in my life, I will never regret that purchase.
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It never ceases to amaze me how cheap people let these things go for...I got a yard sale Smokey Joe this weekend for $2 and thought to myself "what are you really going to do with two bucks these days pal? Buy a newspaper?" Even if I never use that SJ in my life, I will never regret that purchase.
I know what you mean. I see a lot of things on CL for $5 or $10 and know I wouldn't want to deal with people coming to the house to look at stuff for so little return. I'd rather just give it to a friend or put it curbside with a "FREE" sign on it at that point.
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It never ceases to amaze me how cheap people let these things go for...I got a yard sale Smokey Joe this weekend for $2 and thought to myself "what are you really going to do with two bucks these days pal? Buy a newspaper?" Even if I never use that SJ in my life, I will never regret that purchase.
I know what you mean. I see a lot of things on CL for $5 or $10 and know I wouldn't want to deal with people coming to the house to look at stuff for so little return. I'd rather just give it to a friend or put it curbside with a "FREE" sign on it at that point.
Oh, I don't know......this was $10 & i'm glad the fellow didn't just stick it out on the curb...............
(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/2014/Wood%20Dale/WoodDale003.jpg)
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Same here, buckie.
I'm forever grateful the previous owner of this treasure took the time to list it on CL in the free section rather than roll it to the curb:
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@SixZeroFour
Matt, don't take this the wrong way, I mean it in the nicest way possible, but DAMMIT< I HATE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU SUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously nice score my man. You've definitely got awesome Weber Karma !!
@demosthenes9
Hahaha thanks Dave. And don't worry, I would have felt the same way towards you if had you found it ;) ;D ;)
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@SixZeroFour
Matt, don't take this the wrong way, I mean it in the nicest way possible, but DAMMIT< I HATE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU SUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously nice score my man. You've definitely got awesome Weber Karma !!
@demosthenes9
Hahaha thanks Dave. And don't worry, I would have felt the same way towards you if had you found it ;) ;D ;)
Hehhee. Just to make you a bit jealous, I did find this for $10
(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/Demosthenes9/WEb%20Stuff/summit%20650.jpg)
Now I just have to convert it to LP and try to find the right hand Urail, table and condiment rack that someone took off. If I get really lucky, a sideburner.
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I am jealous! $10?!?!
Lol and would you believe I literally just today finished a full tear down and restore on the 4-burner counterpart! Apparently I got ripped off at $50 ;) ;) This era of Summit is built extremely well - the best IMO!
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Wow, that's awesome. I'm jealous once again.
Do those pop up somewhat regularly up there ? Reason I ask is that I almost never see them down here and I need some parts. Specifically, the U shaped rail, table and condiment tray from either the left or right side. I checked with Weber and the other normal parts outlets, and no one has those parts in stock. It would be well worth $50, plus the shipping, plus whatever beer or whatnot for you to get those parts.
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Not at all, this is the very first I've seen. The cart etc is identical to the FlatTop Summit I had awhile back - HEAVY tubing for the whole cart, solid SS side tables and even cabinet sides!... These are Mean grills!
I'll def keep an eye out for you though! 8)
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You should check in with some of the Aussi's - I know they had at least the flat tops over there. Might be better parts availability?
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Not at all, this is the very first I've seen. The cart etc is identical to the FlatTop Summit I had awhile back - HEAVY tubing for the whole cart, solid SS side tables and even cabinet sides!... These are Mean grills!
I'll def keep an eye out for you though! 8)
Damn. Yeah, the definitely are solid. One weak part is the front of the firebox where the burners pass through. For whatever reason, they made it out of coated steel and it can deteriorate. The rest of the grill is definitely a beast though.
If you will, keep an eye out up there for me. If a junky or cheap one comes up, I'm definitely in the market for those parts.
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Will do!