What’s up with the 26?

[HoosierKettle]

Not listed on Amazon. Weber site says unavailable. I knew I should have bought a couple back ups.


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[WNC]

I mean I don't want to say it, but a couple of back ups!?!
How much are you cooking?
🤪


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[WNC]

They're about to push out that glen blue 🤞


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[HoosierKettle]

I mean I don't want to say it, but a couple of back ups!?!
How much are you cooking?
🤪


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It's no secret it's my favorite in any color.


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[HoosierKettle]

This is controversial but imo they should get rid of the sj and the 18. The 22 would take the place of the 18 and the 26 would be the one on everyone's patios. I don't care what they do with the performers lol


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[WNC]

I've actually been toying around with an idea for some new "my new obsession" cooks


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[HoosierKettle]

I've actually been toying around with an idea for some new "my new obsession" cooks


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Oh yeah. I still utilize that method frequently. I love the distanced direct cook.


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[WNC]

The performer is the people who are only gonna buy one market


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[bamakettles]

If a Glen Blue 26 comes out from Weber I'm squeeling tires and getting 2 of em....


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[Kneab]

26" performer
In Glen blue

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[HoosierKettle]

I can put up with the shut downs, the uncertainty of the virus, work instability, meat shortages, but the thought of an endangered 26 pushes me off the cliff. 🤬


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[michaelmilitello]

Not on Amazon or Walmart.com.  Unavailable at Lowe's.com.   

Big grill apocalypse?!


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[greenweb]

They're about to push out that glen blue 🤞


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All the black 26" lids and bowls are being recoated to glen blue at this moment. That is why temporarily out of stock on black 26" until Weber makes more 26 lids and bowls to stock both colors.

Wishful thinking on my part, but I could dream.

[LiquidOcelot]

Lol they are probably going to adjust the style. Sell only what in stock at stores and then roll out a le or just upgraded

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[ReanimatedRobot]

There are probably a number of things at play here.

I think this is probably more of a supply and demand issue than anything else.  Most of the country has received their stimulous and tax return money AND they are avoiding going out to eat.  To make demand even higher the weather has finally started improving these last few weeks so we are officially in grilling season.  Between these two things it means more people than ever before are grilling at home.  Hell I saw a brand new Weber grill delivered to a neighbor's door last week.  Weber is probably fortunate in that they are a type of business that will actually see higher sales numbers through all of this. 

Unfortunately COVID is also making supply a pain because whole factories may be shut down for weeks or months at a time.  While the 26 is a popular grill it is also probably one where they only do a run of them every so often.  It isn't like the 22 that probably gets manufactured 24/7.  To make matters worst a lot of retailers are prioritizing food and essential supplies and probably almost avoiding large items.  As I was writing this I decided to check a few retailers and found this at bbqguys.com.  Leaves the warehouse in 6-8 weeks.  So here is to hoping that we will see more of these panic buying 26ers on Marketplace at the end of the season at 1/2 to 1/3 of the price. 

I will also be hopeful that they will make some improvements and color changes with this supply gap, but I am not holding my breath   I do think there will be a color 26er at some point in the next few years (fingers crossed Glen Blue), but I bet it will have a $399+ price tag and come form Weber directly.