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Title: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: millerwetzel on March 24, 2015, 05:54:05 PM
Hi everyone! Long time griller, first time poster. I finally replaced my beloved 2000' genesis with a BRAND SPANKING NEW E-310. While leaning toward Copper I found the Crimson color on Ebay and fell in love. Shortly after I just had to replace my 10 year old original kettle with a matching Crimson premium kettle I also couldn't find anywhere but Ebay. Just curios as to why no one carries it any longer making me wonder if it was. Certain retailers exclusive or something. Possibly a new old stock item in both cases?

Also, the specs say a E-310 normally wouldn't have stainless grates and flavorizers but mine does. It also says GENESIS SPECIAL EDITION on the right table label, is that legit or marketing??
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: dwnthehatch on March 24, 2015, 06:00:48 PM
True Value carries it:

http://www.truevalue.com/product/performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill-crimson-22-in-/64371.uts?keyword=performer

The Special Edition gasser is sold at my local Ace hardware.
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Harleysmoker on March 24, 2015, 06:01:01 PM
Ace Hardware has them here.
Title: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Craig on March 24, 2015, 06:03:12 PM
Crimson is available through Ace Hardware Crimson is carried by premium retailers and Ace is one of them. The color came out in 2014 replacing "red brick". It's still available this year.
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Saugust on March 24, 2015, 06:07:29 PM
Yeah I've seen them at our local ACE. But I'm not super in love with it. Both the green and Crimson seem dull or muted or something. Not sure how to put it. But I'm glad you love it. And that's awesome that you have a matching set!
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Craig on March 24, 2015, 06:17:27 PM
The crimson kettles darken with heat.
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Saugust on March 24, 2015, 06:24:26 PM
Craig, do they stay that nice dark Crimson? Same with the green? I'm headed out for a new kettle this weekend and don't really want black.
Title: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Craig on March 24, 2015, 06:33:22 PM
Yes. they darken with heat. The get almost as dark as the old 2000-01 plums look cold. Here is a video I did of mine. It's at night but you can see the difference.

https://vimeo.com/123160583 (https://vimeo.com/123160583)
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on March 24, 2015, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: Saugust on March 24, 2015, 06:24:26 PM
... I'm headed out for a new kettle this weekend and don't really want black.

How do you feel about blue? You're an hour from Mayfair Mall: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/weber-blue-performer-deluxe-charcoal-grill/s379523
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Saugust on March 24, 2015, 07:00:58 PM
Craig, that is dark! But nice.

Addicted-to-smoke, I LOVE the blue, but the price tag would mean I'd own a grill but couldn't afford the food to put on it. If they had a blue OTG I'd be all over it. But, no dice.
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Craig on March 24, 2015, 07:48:12 PM

Quote from: Saugust on March 24, 2015, 07:00:58 PM
Craig, that is dark! But nice.


Here's a daytime shot ...

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/be62aac9647d0bbc2058e0f55703bcd2.jpg)
Title: Re: CRIMSON Weber? Exclusive to certain retailers and what years were they made?
Post by: Saugust on March 25, 2015, 03:18:49 AM
Oh man, Craig, that is pretty nice, especially with the wood handles. I've got a few I'm going to throw on my new kettle from a Go Anywhere that was given to me (which I'd much rather have a SJ, but you can't argue with free). It might just be crimson. Maybe Millerwetzel was right after all!