Info on landing grills please...

[AnyThingGrilled]

I need some tips on how to get grills. I've got two neighbors, one has a redhead and the other has an avocado both MHB.  I see them every time I drive or walk the block. I knocked on the door to the owner of the avocado introduced myself, said I saw his grill and would he be interested in selling it? He looked at me like what the hell is wrong with this guy and said that it's his daily user after his gassers went out. I'm  sure that he's not too attached to it. In your experience what is good verbiage, trade grills or anything that works to get that grill?


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[addicted-to-smoke]

Show up to his house with a new grill to trade. And leave it there. That'll let him know you're serious, but it won't do much for helping him understand why you want the old ones.

Charcoal, gas, whatever he prefers. If you've got an older one you can restore to pristine condition, that might also work.

[kettlebb]

Yep. Don't show up empty handed. Start a conversation about the grill, how they ended up with it, get a feel if it's sentimental to them or not. If it's just an old barbecue they keep out back then offer a new one or cash. I've explained about the WKC and our love for restoring and respecting old kettles. Leave contact info if they change their mind later.


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[AnyThingGrilled]

Thanks for the info.


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[Travis]

Searching your local c/l, letgo, or other sale sites. Looking into estate sales and in general being active here and getting to know the boys and vice versa.


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[kettlebb]

Searching your local c/l, letgo, or other sale sites. Looking into estate sales and in general being active here and getting to know the boys and vice versa.


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This too! If you don't have luck with the neighbors then Travis is spot on. Also update your profile so we know where you are located and add yourself to the map. If we know of something close to you some may send you a PM to go get it. Also you could post in the member trades section asking for what you are looking to buy. Someone may cut a deal and ship you a grill.


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[LiquidOcelot]

Patients it will get frustrating but in due time a huge score will show up.

[Harleysmoker]

"He looked at me like what the hell is wrong with this guy and said that it's his daily user after his gassers went out"

I wouldn't be knocking on his door again showing up with a "trade" or you might be staring down a barrel...

[lksdrinker]

Searching your local c/l, letgo, or other sale sites. Looking into estate sales and in general being active here and getting to know the boys and vice versa.


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This is how I've always approached any hobby purchases (be it weber stuff, aquarium related stuff or just about anything I look to buy second hand).  At least you know they're looking to sell already!  But at the same time I wouldn't stop trying to approach someone if you see something "rare". But you have to expect they might just tell you go get the hell off their property and never come back!