Not your typical Saturday

LightningBoldtz · June 28, 2020, 03:57:48 AM

This started on Friday when a member tipped me off to a gasser that was in his area for a good price, as I was on my way to pick it up, he said hey while you are coming out are you interested in a Yellow 18, Brownie 22 and Lions smokey Joe for (Offer too good to refuse). Also added, I might sell the ranger also if you are interested.
I called him up got the grand total and said YES! I wasn't sure when I could pick them up because my road is all torn up and grill acquisitions are very challenging having to wheel them 3 houses down the street.

Saturday morning while browsing FB Marketplace I see an add for a Mastertouch and 18 for half the price of an 18. I reach out, yup it's available done deal. I reach out to the member with the lot of grills and ask if I could wait til my road is fixed, he said that he was hoping to get them cleared out this week, so with that I made the trip, member is about 45 minutes to an hour from my house.

So here is my haul from your not so typical Saturday.

My personal PSA
I will say this again this deal only happened because two members throughout the years have helped each other score grills with a mutual respect for the other guy. We never engaged in dog eat dog to the benefit of ourselves over the other guy. If I see something I really want, I ask if he is on it and let him know I would like it, if he says he is on it, I back off and not try to outbid, he does the same with me. If I see something cool and it is in his area, I alert him to it, he does the same for me. This is not the first time I have bought a lot from him and probably will not be the last. We have seen dog eat dog characters come here their flame burns bright for a short season and burn out because people figure them out.

For those wondering, the Ranger is already on its way out. No, I am not selling it, it is being traded to a member that would never sell it, would never get a chance for something like this in his area and who would treasure it more than I. In the process, I am getting back grills that help me achieve a kettle goal that I have been working on. While I appreciate the rareness of the Ranger, it is not something I want in my limited collection.

Mr.CPHo · June 28, 2020, 04:04:47 AM

Congratulations, LB! I would've loved to see your neighbors' faces as you wheeled grill after grill down your street!

.... and whole-heartedly concur with your PSA. Love the collaborative spirit we see amongst those that stick around longer than one season.

JEBIV · June 28, 2020, 04:57:09 AM

Sweet Saturday for a grate WKC'er who has INTEGRITY !!!

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Kneab · June 28, 2020, 05:02:04 AM

Congrats on the van load Jeff.
I can't wait to see what is coming to your collection in the pending trade.

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bamakettles · June 28, 2020, 05:29:53 AM

Cool story, congrats! I like that yellow 18 and of course reds and brownies are also favorites. Way to go!

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judgekane · June 28, 2020, 05:35:10 AM

Awesome day! Congrats!

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smokeyjoe · June 28, 2020, 06:05:23 AM

Awesome haul. WKC!!!

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Scott Zee · June 28, 2020, 06:12:37 AM

This is just the greatest story and what the WKC is all about. Congrats to all parties involved. Like Karl, I'm excited to see whats coming back your way Jeff, for the ranger. AWESOME

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SteveMBH · June 28, 2020, 06:55:09 AM

Nice haul!

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on June 28, 2020, 03:57:48 AM
My personal PSA
I will say this again this deal only happened because two members throughout the years have helped each other score grills with a mutual respect for the other guy. We never engaged in dog eat dog to the benefit of ourselves over the other guy. If I see something I really want, I ask if he is on it and let him know I would like it, if he says he is on it, I back off and not try to outbid, he does the same with me. If I see something cool and it is in his area, I alert him to it, he does the same for me. This is not the first time I have bought a lot from him and probably will not be the last. We have seen dog eat dog characters come here their flame burns bright for a short season and burn out because people figure them out.

That's the spirit of the WKC!

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PotsieWeber · June 28, 2020, 01:19:29 PM

NICE!

Craig · June 28, 2020, 05:16:19 PM

Congrats on the haul, Jeff & THANK YOU!!! A very wise friend once told me, the best trades hurt a little.... but well worth it! She'll be right at home in the Heartland

A camping she will go!

Many memories, she will make.

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Lowbrass · June 28, 2020, 07:32:43 PM

Quote from: Craig on June 28, 2020, 05:16:19 PM
Congrats on the haul, Jeff & THANK YOU!!! A very wise friend once told me, the best trades hurt a little.... but well worth it! She'll be right at home in the Heartland

A camping she will go!

Many memories, she will make.

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Congrats Craig and awesome story Jeff! I love everything about this story! While I don't regret selling my ranger, especially to the fella who got it, I do miss it! Craig, you are going to LOVE that grill!

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Pezdogs · June 29, 2020, 06:59:59 AM

Great story guys and waiting to see the trades

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WeberKell11 · June 29, 2020, 09:06:42 AM

Awesome story and haul.... Love the collaboration and respect that comes from most of the members here! Looking forward to the trade return as well.

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WNC · June 29, 2020, 09:08:00 AM

Awesome guys!

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