What do I do with Grandaddy's early 70's retirement present?

[bredbizzle]

Hi,
I'm new to the WKC but am amazed and impressed at the information and the dedication you all have!

It would be greatly appreciated if you could give a newbie some advice...

Clearing out my parents' house, I offered to take a grill that I knew had been given to my grandfather and never used by him or my father, who stuck it in a corner of the attic decades ago. Getting it home, I realized it is pretty special and found the Age Guide incredibly helpful (Bravo to those who contributed to that!). I am thrilled, but now don't know what to do with it and wonder what any of you think.  Fire it up or sell to a collector? If sell, how much is it worth? I tried contacting Weber but haven't heard back from them. Here's what I know:

- My grandfather retired in 1972 or so near Harrisonburg, VA, but the grill seems to be from a few years before that.
- The grill is never used, still in box with all or nearly all of the original packaging.  No assembly instructions/parts list, however.
- BK-710  22" The Texan
- no Patent number or Patent Pending on the smoke vent, but the beautiful wooden (walnut?) handle is in perfect condition. Does this mean it's from 1964-1968?

If it is worth selling, what is the best way to do so? I certainly don't want to just post it on Craigslist.

Thanks!

[kettlebb]

If I found my Grandfathers retirement present NOS kettle I'd have a hard time getting rid of it. Fond memories of that man.

Are you sure you want to sell it?


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[bredbizzle]

Oh boy, I figured out how to post photos!

Honestly, no I'm not sure I want to sell it. He was a wonderful guy, but the closest he came to grilling burgers was a 1980s mini version of a George Foreman grill on his kitchen counter. I'm trying to figure out what I have and didn't want to just assemble it and throw away all the packaging without knowing the "cost". If I do sell it, I'll buy a new one with part of the money but if its worth about the price of a new one, I'll just enjoy it myself most likely.

[Bob BQ]

Fire it up!  Sweet find.  Love that handle!!


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[Travis]

If it doesn't have a pat pending or # on the vent lid it sounds like it would be from the years you've mentioned.
If you're not into cooking or grilling you can sell it here quickly. You have to post a price per the rules.
If you enjoy outdoor cooking, then enjoy it. It's been in the fam for a long time.
Any which way, looks like a beautiful classic Weber.


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[Kneab]

Sweet find.
Does it have thumb screws for the leg sockets?

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[ClubChapin]

I would expect that would fetch a premium on eBay. There's not a lot of 50 yo NOS out there.

[qrczak1]

I would keep it!

[hawgheaven]

^^THIS^^

I could not get rid of that jewel!!

[SteveMBH]

Keep it and use it.  Then start collecting. 


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[Jan M.]

I would keep it!
If not sell it to a good German member to a fair price! :-)


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[PotsieWeber]

Pay no attention to that German.  I live near where it was made in Arlington Heights (right by my aunt's house at the time) & based on the box, it is clearly a French model because it says fragile, which is pronounced "fra gee lee".  I'm also part French.  For those reason alone, you should just sell it to me.   

I would keep it!
If not sell it to a good German member to a fair price! :-)


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[Jan M.]

Pay no attention to that German.  I live near where it was made in Arlington Heights (right by my aunt's house at the time) & based on the box, it is clearly a French model because it says fragile, which is pronounced "fra gee lee".  I'm also part French.  For those reason alone, you should just sell it to me.   

Haha - I was first!
If you live near where it was made you should find another one!
I have a temp and humidity controlled room for my kettles so it would be in good hands :-)


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[RRRanger99]

@bredbizzle, If it has any sentimental value, keep it in the family.

[PotsieWeber]

Sure, you were first.  But, I referenced A Christmas Story.  See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1NR1omdvY0

Pay no attention to that German.  I live near where it was made in Arlington Heights (right by my aunt's house at the time) & based on the box, it is clearly a French model because it says fragile, which is pronounced "fra gee lee".  I'm also part French.  For those reason alone, you should just sell it to me.   

Haha - I was first!
If you live near where it was made you should find another one!
I have a temp and humidity controlled room for my kettles so it would be in good hands :-)


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