Used versus New

[Eastex]

Is there any grill you want so bad you won't wait for a used one to turn up? I've seen a few pretty good deals on 26.75s go by but they all see to be dinged in some way and I keep thinking that when I get that grill I really want to get it new and be the original owner. It's sorta dumb really, I could save a good bit of money but I'd really like to get it new.


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[etruax]

I have been wondering if it's a good idea to order a new blue or green 22.  Start my own story or get both and hand them down later.

[Bman]

I've picked up 4 Weber gassers for free recently.  I'm planning on 'restoring' them and selling them off and ordering a new 26er.  Which is kinda strange as my 3 kettles, including an AA Performer, were all used. 

[Craig]

I guess I really never thought about it, until a brand new 2012 (AU) OTS pretty much fell in my lap 2 weeks ago. Its my first brand new kettle. I'm excited to actually have a new one. It's also my first black kettle (not counting my black Smokey Joe). When it comes to a 26"er, I'd love a new one, but I'd really love an old Red or Brown one.

[Hogsy]

I personally prefer to wait for a 2nd hand one to pop up
Mind you we don't have the option of the 26 over here. Have thought about asking a member to send one over but SWMBO would hit the roof
Plus I love my performer and its my everyday grill
26 Performer I hear you say...... Now that's different I'd probably sell off half my stable for a shot at that mythical BBQ ..... It's nice to dream

[pbe gummi bear]

Probably nothing short of a large offset. I think most things will pop up, especially if you can still get them new.

[HankB]

My first Weber (18.5 Kettle) was a wedding present. In '99 I bought a red MT (new.) It didn't occur to me to look for a used one. When I decided to get a smoker, I could find none on CL so I bought one new. I also have a SJS that I bought new '88.

I'm unlikely to buy a new kettle though if I would, it would be a 26. When it comes to gassers, I like the older ones better. I looked at a new SS gasser at Ace Hardware and the edges of the cover for the side burner were like knife edges. 

[1911Ron]

If a new one comes up, such as my OTG for $99, i'm all over it.  I will continue watching CL for older ones, not sure what i'm looking for yet   but if it speaks to me who knows