So a lot has happened since my last post. On the advice of the WKC I contacted Weber Customer Support and they did show some interest in my grill. Initially, after sending them some pics, they offered me a Performer Deluxe. I politely thanked them but informed them that I have three. So, again on the advice of my WKC brethren, I swung for the fences. I informed the very nice lady that I had been dealing with that if they were willing to give me either a Summit Charcoal or a Ranch kettle, I would personally deliver my grill to their Paltine, IL location. I assumed I would be quickly shot down but...
I got in the car early this morning and took the 4 hour drive from Cedar Rapids and dropped it off. My new Ranch should be delivered this week. Here's a couple more pics from the day.
Had to have my Italian beef while I was in town. [emoji39]
So now I'll have the Ranch I've always wanted but probably never could have justified buying.
Fun part of the story. The lady I was dealing with told me to leave the grill with the guard with this little bit of info.
"Just bring the grill and box inside, and the guard will deliver it to Jim Stephen’s office. He is the son of our founder, George!"
So I felt that was really cool. Apparently it's going to end up in one of the restaurants so it will be appreciated by the masses. I will definitely miss the flat top but I think overall I did pretty well. Thanks to everyone for all the input / help.
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