Hey everyone, I am posting new (posting) here and have a question. I recently picked up a craigslist "Blue" 10 year old Kettle that I drove 3 hours round trip for. I am a Penn State fan and want BLUE like Facebook Blue... and when I got there it was Indigo/Purplish. I still bought it due to it's price and the time it took me to get there.
I recently found a Weber Performer in BLUE listed on Facebook and I really don't want to be disappointed if I make the trek to get it. Will it be BLUE or are purplish? Are they all like that? It will be the Performer of the last Generation with the plastic table. I was told by the seller it is Blue but that is what the Craigslist person told me with the craigslist kettle.
Thanks!
Welcome to the site! Blue kettles, especially the ones from the late 90s-2013 have a varying degree of a periwinkle tint to them. They look blue and are pretty sweet. It's only when you pair a 2000s blue next to a 1970s-80s era blue that you will notice a huge difference. To add more confusion, no two blue kettles are exactly alike. I say go get it. If it's not your color, you can always flip/sell it.
Quote from: Craig on June 07, 2017, 11:05:04 AM
Welcome to the site! Blue kettles, especially the ones from the late 90s-2013 have a varying degree of a periwinkle tint to them. They look blue and are pretty sweet. It's only when you pair a 2000s blue next to a 1970s-80s era blue that you will notice a huge difference. To add more confusion, no two blue kettles are exactly alike. I say go get it. If it's not your color, you can always flip/sell it.
It is amazing how the blue shows up through the camera lens.. looks BLUE. As soon as the guy opened the door to his house I saw that It was purplish/indigo. I guess I will make a 2 hour round trip to see what it actually looks like. And if it isn't already in the color palate world, Facebook Blue should be a color.. that is what I am looking for.
What do you think a fair price is for a hardly used ( so she said ) Performer with gas assist?
The value of kettles varies by area. That being said, a blue Performer in great condition, is a good deal for $150(ish) pretty much anywhere. Anything over that amount is your discretion (how badly you want it, can you at least break even if you decide to flip, how often they pop up, etc)
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Quote from: mdb240 on June 07, 2017, 11:28:33 AM
Facebook Blue should be a color.. that is what I am looking for.
Which one? ;)
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As bad as blues are to get right, try finding a yellow that everyone agrees on! Do you want it to look right indoors or out? Incandescent or fluorescent? Noon or sunset? Full sun or shade? Hot or cold kettle? Better yet, come join the dark side and learn to appreciate black kettles.
Quote from: 56MPG on June 07, 2017, 11:53:33 AM
Quote from: mdb240 on June 07, 2017, 11:28:33 AM
Facebook Blue should be a color.. that is what I am looking for.
Which one? ;)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/35123421156_e372206262_c.jpg)
As bad as blues are to get right, try finding a yellow that everyone agrees on! Do you want it to look right indoors or out? Incandescent or fluorescent? Noon or sunset? Full sun or shade? Hot or cold kettle? Better yet, come join the dark side and learn to appreciate black kettles.
Any of those work.. none of those are INDIGO/PURPLE :)
I am picking it up for $100 so hopefully all is right when I get up there with condition and color.
On a side note, how do people not know the age of their kettle. The one I picked up on craigslist that is in excellent condition (other than the color) was Oh I only used it a couple of times, got it a couple of years ago. IT WAS 10 YEARS OLD!!
Check our this article it should answer all your questions about age.
http://weberkettleclub.com/determine-age-of-old-grill/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/determine-age-of-old-grill/)
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Do you have any pics of the purple(ish) kettle you already picked up?
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@mdb240 I know exactly what you are describing, regarding the purplish color. I've had a '78 MBH and a 80', that were truly blue in color. I've had three different blue performers and all had that purple metallic hue to them. I'm hoping to find a Crate & Barrel blue, to see if it has the purple metallic hue to it or not.
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Do you have any pics of the purple(ish) kettle you already picked up?
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@brewtownbeatdown currently in the process of selling it for $75,
good price, right? (http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p416/Mdb240/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170520_120118_zpscceijnlq.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/Mdb240/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170520_120118_zpscceijnlq.jpg.html)
Where are you located?
Quote from: Kneab on June 07, 2017, 02:07:16 PM
Where are you located?
Outside of Philadelphia, Pa.. I have someone buying it for $75, they will be here in an hour. It is what I paid, i just wasted all my time going to get the thing. Hopefully the performer works out much better (color wise).. i wanted a performer all along!
Good luck with the next one.
This is what i am picking up in exchange.. i cant tell if it has that purple tone to it :(
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p416/Mdb240/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170607_183742_zps1zr43h5c.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/Mdb240/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170607_183742_zps1zr43h5c.jpg.html)
My blue one has sort of a purple tint to it but I don't care. It's mine!
(http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h174/horry_dresser/b1_zpsbfoenpsd.jpg)
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On a side note, how do people not know the age of their kettle. The one I picked up on craigslist that is in excellent condition (other than the color) was Oh I only used it a couple of times, got it a couple of years ago. IT WAS 10 YEARS OLD!!
Likely explanation is that they bought used.... so it's only a couple of years old to them. Or they lie to you.
That blue performer looks purple too. Just box it up and ship it to me.
Quote from: Kneab on June 07, 2017, 04:04:27 PM
That blue performer looks purple too. Just box it up and ship it to me.
Shipping would probably be more than a new one from Crate and Barrel :). The wife is giving me grief of why I need another grill, I only have a 22" that I rescued from a curb and added new parts to it.I have weber gassers though.. she just doesn't understand.
Quote from: mdb240 on June 07, 2017, 04:27:39 PM
Quote from: Kneab on June 07, 2017, 04:04:27 PM
That blue performer looks purple too. Just box it up and ship it to me.
Shipping would probably be more than a new one from Crate and Barrel :). The wife is giving me grief of why I need another grill, I only have a 22" that I rescued from a curb and added new parts to it.
We all started with one.
Once you have 7 or 8 they start to lose count. Try not to group them all together too. A couple here or there is best. Maybe hide a few in boxes.
Ahhhh..... Weberitis.
Quote from: Jason on June 07, 2017, 01:44:35 PM
@mdb240
I know exactly what you are describing, regarding the purplish color. I've had a '78 MBH and a 80', that were truly blue in color. I've had three different blue performers and all had that purple metallic hue to them. I'm hoping to find a Crate & Barrel blue, to see if it has the purple metallic hue to it or not.
(http://i1303.photobucket.com/albums/ag159/Elastokinematic/seville008_zps880d855c.jpg) (http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Elastokinematic/media/seville008_zps880d855c.jpg.html)
CnB blue definitely has a purple hue to it in the right light. Here's some shots I took in the store.
Heres another blue..
(https://images.craigslist.org/00I0I_6luzEDZTOdR_1200x900.jpg)
If this is the shade of blue your hoping for, you probably won't find it in the Performer models. This is a 1990 OTP (with an added ash bucket).
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/KingL68/DSC01582_zpsmhnsroiz.jpg)
Dam, that was a sweet blue!!
That C&B one was how the Craigslist one looked all the time, in any light. I don't think I'd mind a little tiny in since light... Just want it to look blue most of the time. I'm going to make the trek to see the performer but won't but it if it's like the Craigslist one i just got rid of.
That blue Rights frkm thr 90s
I understand having your mind set on a color and then seeing something else when you get it in front of you. Weber has always done a poor job of representing colors online (ever seen an emerald kettle? I haven't but they looked that way on the website). Over time, most of us have come to appreciate that each kettle is unique, and we kinda like it that way.
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Blues clues?
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So this is what I just picked up, another oh not sure how old it is.. marked 2008 on the sticker. It isn't as purplish but definitly still has that shade. Not horrible condition, couple light scratches but I'll see what the steel wool uncovers. Not bad for $100 but I have to get a new ash sweep that is kind of rusted.
When you guy's pick up used grills what do with the grate? Do you keep it or just buy new? Not a complete germ a phobe but not sure a used grate is my stylre
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p416/Mdb240/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170609_171356492_zpsor3jwday.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/Mdb240/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20170609_171356492_zpsor3jwday.jpg.html)
Me personally, I always clean up the interior & grates (if they're still in great shape). Then just run a hot set of coals for a bit. The other person's "yuck" should be neutralized at that point.
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Quote from: Cellar2ful on June 07, 2017, 10:24:33 PM
If this is the shade of blue your hoping for, you probably won't find it in the Performer models. This is a 1990 OTP (with an added ash bucket).
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/KingL68/DSC01582_zpsmhnsroiz.jpg)
That might be my grail... birthday kettle and blue. Looks sharp!
Quote from: mdb240 on June 09, 2017, 02:04:23 PM
marked 2008 on the sticker.
What is the code on the vent on the lid? I'm going to go out on a limb and say it looks like an AD code as the side
panels are exactly the same as my Crate and Barrel Grass Green and Blue Performers.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2015/07/06/ADPerformerscrop.jpg)
@mirkwood Code on the lid is AT and the date on the sticker says 2008a.
I would like to clean it up. I know there is a write-up about the table.. anything for the Legs, Shelf on the bottom? They seem to be a satin type of aluminum, wouldn't want to scratch them.
From Crate and Barrell ... No color change yet...
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Quote from: mdb240 on June 10, 2017, 07:44:57 AM
@mirkwood Code on the lid is AT and the date on the sticker says 2008a.
I would like to clean it up. I know there is a write-up about the table.. anything for the Legs, Shelf on the bottom? They seem to be a satin type of aluminum, wouldn't want to scratch them.
The handy dandy webeer age guide located right here (http://weberkettleclub.com/determine-age-of-old-grill/) will help everyone figure out the age of their latest score, your's looks to be a 2013 Performer according to the vent code,
I just used soap and hot water to clean the legs, panels and wire shelf. If you find a really stubborn spot on the painted surfaces try some simple green on it, as for the bowl and lid,
the "Weber Grill Restoration: Interior and Exterior Kettle Cleaning"guide here (http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/) will give you all the knowledge you'll need to bring your kettle back to "fresh from the box" as possible.