CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?

[millerwetzel]

Hi everyone! Long time griller, first time poster. I finally replaced my beloved 2000' genesis with a BRAND SPANKING NEW E-310. While leaning toward Copper I found the Crimson color on Ebay and fell in love. Shortly after I just had to replace my 10 year old original kettle with a matching Crimson premium kettle I also couldn't find anywhere but Ebay. Just curios as to why no one carries it any longer making me wonder if it was. Certain retailers exclusive or something. Possibly a new old stock item in both cases?

Also, the specs say a E-310 normally wouldn't have stainless grates and flavorizers but mine does. It also says GENESIS SPECIAL EDITION on the right table label, is that legit or marketing??

[dwnthehatch]

True Value carries it:

http://www.truevalue.com/product/performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill-crimson-22-in-/64371.uts?keyword=performer

The Special Edition gasser is sold at my local Ace hardware.

[Harleysmoker]

Ace Hardware has them here.

[Craig]

Crimson is available through Ace Hardware Crimson is carried by premium retailers and Ace is one of them. The color came out in 2014 replacing "red brick". It's still available this year.

[Saugust]

Yeah I've seen them at our local ACE. But I'm not super in love with it. Both the green and Crimson seem dull or muted or something. Not sure how to put it. But I'm glad you love it. And that's awesome that you have a matching set!

[Craig]

The crimson kettles darken with heat.

[Saugust]

Craig, do they stay that nice dark Crimson? Same with the green? I'm headed out for a new kettle this weekend and don't really want black.

[Craig]

Yes. they darken with heat. The get almost as dark as the old 2000-01 plums look cold. Here is a video I did of mine. It's at night but you can see the difference.

[addicted-to-smoke]

... I'm headed out for a new kettle this weekend and don't really want black.

How do you feel about blue? You're an hour from Mayfair Mall: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/weber-blue-performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill/s379523

[Saugust]

Craig, that is dark! But nice.

Addicted-to-smoke, I LOVE the blue, but the price tag would mean I'd own a grill but couldn't afford the food to put on it. If they had a blue OTG I'd be all over it. But, no dice.

[Craig]

Craig, that is dark! But nice.

Here's a daytime shot ...

[Saugust]

Oh man, Craig, that is pretty nice, especially with the wood handles. I've got a few I'm going to throw on my new kettle from a Go Anywhere that was given to me (which I'd much rather have a SJ, but you can't argue with free). It might just be crimson. Maybe Millerwetzel was right after all!