Question about Weber Gas Firepit

[ramsfan]

Does anyone know how to tell the age of a Weber gas fire pit? Does anyone know the years they were produced? Thanks.

[landgraftj]

I think they were produced around 2005-2007, not positive. It was not for many years. The one I have has a serial # on a sticker on the side. Maybe calling weber customer service with tag # can result in an answer of the year made.

[ramsfan]

Thanks Terry. I bought one tonight. It is practically like brand new. This thing works great. Push a button just like a gas grill and "instant campfire"  ...and when your done, you don't go inside smelling like smoke. I don't know why Weber disco'ed these?

[Hogsy]

Would love to see some action shots

[landgraftj]

Probably because they retailed around $550 Bob! I got mine really cheap otherwise I wouldn't have dropped tht kind of cash on a fire pit.

[wyd]

I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of those.  Maybe I can get lucky and find one for cheap.  My grand daughter would love to sit around something like that in the evenings.

[OoPEZoO]

I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of those.  Maybe I can get lucky and find one for cheap.  My grand daughter would love to sit around something like that in the evenings.

You just missed one on the Lancaster craigslist last week.  It sold for $125.  I thought about calling on it, but I have too many Weber related things going on right now and don't have a proper patio to use it on yet.

[ramsfan]

Probably because they retailed around $550 Bob! I got mine really cheap otherwise I wouldn't have dropped tht kind of cash on a fire pit.

Oh, I didn't realize they cost that much new? Now I know why they discontinued them.

[jkolantern]

They're popping up all over!  I just bought one last week too!  I'll probably pressure wash it when the weather gets a little nicer, but even though it was stored in a barn for years, it started the first time I pressed the button and overall appears to be in really good shape.  I was sure I was going to have to clean some spiderwebs out of the burner tube or something.  The price had to be why they were cut-according to this press release I found, the original retail was $649!!!!  The guy I bought mine from said he thought he paid $350 for the floor model a few years ago, so that must have sat around for a few years.  I only paid $50 (plus 2 hours of travel).

  PALATINE, Ill., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Nothing creates a beautiful
setting for a cozy indoor gathering like the glow of a fireplace. Now, with
the growing popularity of outdoor rooms, more people are choosing to create
a stylish fireplace setting outside in addition to their indoor hearth
area.
          Weber-Stephen Products Co. combines all the ambience of a roaring fire
with the convenience of gas with its Weber Flame outdoor gas fireplace. In
stores now, the Weber Flame includes lava rock and eight movable
fiber/ceramic logs to provide a beautiful, natural looking flame that
completely eliminates flying embers from real firewood that could be
dangerous to a deck or patio. The fireplace features a heavy-duty base, two
all-weather crack-proof wheels for easy movement, and a push button ignitor
that lights the fireplace as effortlessly as a Weber(R) grill. In addition,
three removable weather shields keep it protected from the elements when
not in use. LP tank and natural gas line models are available. While being
the best-value outdoor fireplace on the market by combining style,
elegance, safety, and convenience, the Weber Flame sells for an attractive
price of only $649.00 (MSRP).
     "People are looking for products such as the Weber Flame to make their
outdoor rooms and entertaining areas as beautiful and inviting as
possible," said Brooke Jones, Weber brand manager. "And with a rapidly
increasing number of people entertaining outdoors year-round, the fireplace
is not just a stylish accessory, it's truly the second 'must' for the
outdoor room, right behind the grill."
     Weber-Stephen Products Co., headquartered in Palatine, Ill., is the
premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, grilling accessories, and
other outdoor room products. In 1952, founder George Stephen designed the
Weber(R) kettle with a lid that allows outdoor cooks to grill in all kinds
of weather. A family-owned business for more than 50 years, Weber has grown
to be a leading exporter of outdoor grills worldwide. Weber charcoal and
gas grills are available at select home centers, hardware stores,
department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets. Weber has the
strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its all-year,
round-the-clock Weber Grill-Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT(R)) and a
content-rich website with grilling tips, techniques, and more than 200
original Weber recipes at http://www.weber.com(TM).