I bought a NIB Blue 1996 MT today for $50

Started by Therustysaw, July 22, 2017, 04:12:55 PM

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Therustysaw

July 22, 2017, 04:12:55 PM
I got it! The seller felt bad because the box looked like shit, and when I opened the sealed box, there was a small dime sized chip on the very edge of the lid lip opposite side of the thermometer. Also, the seller apologized because they thought it was black, but it was blue! Beautiful blue!! She asked if I still wanted it, and that she would drop the price to $50, since she received the grill in lieu of a $50 payment 21 years ago. So, I came home with a NIB Blue "ER" code (1996) Master-Touch this afternoon. I polished up the legs with some Mother's aluminum polish before I assembled it, and changed out all the fastener hardware with stainless steel nut, bolts, and washers. It's a great addition to the family!












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Rub

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July 22, 2017, 04:20:49 PM
Holy smokes what a score! Were you able to contain your disappointment when you found out it wasn't black? Lol congrats!


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In the market for unicorns to complete my collection: Ambassador, Plainsman, Meat Cut, Custom, Blue 18 MBH, Green 18 MBH

Mike in Roseville

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July 22, 2017, 04:45:34 PM
Beautiful! Great job!

Kneab

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July 22, 2017, 04:46:32 PM
That looks great.👍
For a blue that was supposed to be black.
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mattlillis73

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July 22, 2017, 04:55:54 PM
I would have been thrilled it was blue, but I'm sure you acted disappointed. 😁

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Therustysaw

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July 22, 2017, 05:46:51 PM
Quote from: Rub on July 22, 2017, 04:20:49 PM
Holy smokes what a score! Were you able to contain your disappointment when you found out it wasn't black? Lol congrats!


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I was like "oh, I was expecting it to be black. Blue, Huh? Well, I guess we can still make a deal" and I was so excited I wanted to jump.


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SixZeroFour

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July 22, 2017, 05:48:06 PM
The cherry on top of an already sweet find - Congrats!
W E B E R    B A R - B - Q    K E T T L E

Rub

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July 22, 2017, 05:56:46 PM
Quote from: Therustysaw on July 22, 2017, 05:46:51 PM
I was like "oh, I was expecting it to be black. Blue, Huh? Well, I guess we can still make a deal" and I was so excited I wanted to jump.
Lol that's great
In the market for unicorns to complete my collection: Ambassador, Plainsman, Meat Cut, Custom, Blue 18 MBH, Green 18 MBH

Lowbrass

#8
July 22, 2017, 08:03:40 PM
Oh man!  Great score!  I would love to get my hands on a blue, especially one of that quality!  Nice surprise!
"The Fairway" '74, 22" Turquose, 18" Red C code, 18" Blue DU code x2, Gen 2 Grass Green Performer, 26" Glen Blue, Spring Green, "Bone", Turquose, Blue Wave, Wedgewood Blue, "Smoke", Crimson and Homer SJGs.  14" and 18" WSM

Grails (HELP!): IMPERIAL GLEN BLUE!

charred

#9
July 22, 2017, 08:07:52 PM
Major score!
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RottiGuy

#10
July 22, 2017, 11:51:37 PM
Wow, very nice!!

cumminfourya

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July 23, 2017, 05:28:29 AM
Congrats, that's awesome!!!


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Hofy

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July 23, 2017, 08:26:22 AM
I will give you the $90 you would have paid.  $40 profit for you!  LOL
Congratulations and I am glad you did the stainless steel upgrade right away.
Enjoy!
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cwmfour

#13
July 23, 2017, 08:33:33 AM
 Beautiful score.  Love the blue ones. 

mike.stavlund

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July 23, 2017, 05:18:58 PM
My condolences that it's not black.  Bummer, dude. 
One of the charcoal people.
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