Well, figure I would post a follow up. Grill came last Tuesday, and I'm glad I ordered direct from Weber. I pulled the lid out of the box and there was chips in the ceramic. The box didn't look damaged. I removed the bowl and the was a big dent, no ceramic in 3 places. Called Weber and after 30 mins the girl agreed to send a new grill and a shipping label for the Fed Ex guy to do the return when dropping off the replacement. Initially, they wanted me to load it up and drive it to a fed Ex store which would have been a huge hassle. I had a load of chicken wings to cook for my son and his friend but ended making meat loaf. Disappointing but stuff happens.
The CS agent said they would inspect the replacement to ensure it was good. It came yesterday and the bowl and lid look great but it has a badly bent leg. I may get to fire it up next week.
I have to say the 26 is massive and I think I will like it. The 22 may still get a lot of use and the 26 will probably do more low and slow. We will see.