Weber Red Limited Edition

[bthorn9435]

When they first launched these, I read so many bad reviews I didn't get one. It was my understanding that
the later ones were improved. Do you think Weber will ever do another run like this in the near future? I would
have loved to own one and have hopes they will. I had planned on modding it to the Gen 2 Performer. 

[Foster Dahlet]

If they made good money and believe more money is to be made. they will do it again at some point.  It is a business, after all.

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[ReanimatedRobot]

I would keep your eye out on Facebook. They frequently come up for sale in the $75 (dirty and used) to $100-$150 like new or new in box. 

For the most part there was not any major issues, but the porcelain coverage was kinda sloppy and thin around holes and handles that might cause problems down the line. It was also clearly visible on inspection.  The cause of this is that it was outsourced to China for the porcelain spray and hopefully will never be done again.

I have purchased a new in box Spring Green and Glen Blue directly from Weber and the porcelain coverage was significantly better.  About the only place you will see light or no coverage is maybe underneath the bottom grate strap because it is just a pain to get a good spray without a lot of runs in the porcelain.  While runs on the interior of the kettle doesn't bother me, too much could cause issues with the sweeps.  Even with light coverage in that spot you will probably be ok as long as you cook some greasy meat from time to time to season the metal well.

If you really like the reds I would keep your eyes out for a 90s era red in good shape because from what I have seen the coloring is just significantly better than the LE red.  They also dropped them into stainless steel performers, but the reds and blues in good shape move quick.

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[bamakettles]

It doesn't help you now I guess but Ralph's and Kroger (same parent company I believe) were selling these 1st qtr of this year for $159 and it was all over FB with people snapping them up.  Might keep an eye out on those websites - they might have more stock in the future.  I really like my red LE and use it a lot.  It's my pizza cooker as well as vortex wings go to grill.  Comes to the beach with us too and has cooked so many awesome meals....  Good luck on finding one, they tend to show up often as Robot said.....

[DrewZ]

When they first launched these, I read so many bad reviews I didn't get one. It was my understanding that
the later ones were improved. Do you think Weber will ever do another run like this in the near future? I would
have loved to own one and have hopes they will. I had planned on modding it to the Gen 2 Performer.

After kicking myself for not getting one when they fell to $100, I found one on eBay for just over $100 and installed it in my SSP frame.  The one I bought had no issues with the porcelain.  The only issue it did have was the lid vent wouldn't seal.  One call to Weber produced a new lid vent (with the fancy LE tab cover) shipped to me fast and free.

[bthorn9435]

Thanks for all the input, I will keep my eyes peeled for one to pop up. Drew the SSP and Red Kettle look amazing.