Thanks, all.
The simple story- saw it listed on CL, a week old ad. Figured it was sold. Left a message, got a call the next morning. The seller said he was told by someone (a grillfella, I assume) that he should ask for more than $50 and that some guys would pay big bucks to have it shipped.
So I explained the phenomenon of Weberitis, said I was afflicted, and that I'd be happy to drive the 4.5 hours this very morning to grab it. He then said what the hell, if you're gonna come all this way, you can have it for $40. I said thank you very much sir and hit the road a couple hours later.
Interestingly, both my Wood Dales are from beautiful upstate NY!