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


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


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They're about to push out that glen blue 🤞


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Quote from: WNC on May 04, 2020, 05:30:25 PM
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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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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I've actually been toying around with an idea for some new "my new obsession" cooks


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Quote from: WNC on May 04, 2020, 05:39:12 PM
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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The performer is the people who are only gonna buy one market


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


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26" performer
In Glen blue

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

Big grill apocalypse?!
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Quote from: WNC on May 04, 2020, 05:31:27 PM
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.

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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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.  ;D

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. 

Quote from: HoosierKettle on May 04, 2020, 05:38:25 PM
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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I think you're spot on. 2 CGAs give you 320 square inches vs 1 18" giving you 240. 2 CGAs are easier to store and move than an 18 on wheels.  I haven't cooked on an 18 since getting my CGA. If the CGA isn't big enough I just fire up a 22. Everyone should own at least 1 26" kettle.


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Quote from: kettlebb on May 04, 2020, 07:15:48 PM
I think you're spot on. 2 CGAs give you 320 square inches vs 1 18" giving you 240. 2 CGAs are easier to store and move than an 18 on wheels.  I haven't cooked on an 18 since getting my CGA. If the CGA isn't big enough I just fire up a 22. Everyone should own at least 1 26" kettle.

I currently have an 18 that I have yet to even be tempted to use.  The 22 is just too handy and if I am on the go a CGA works just fine.  I doubt the 18 will ever be discontinued though.  I think the demand for them is much higher over seas.  Worst case scenario Weber might stop making them stateside or look to only sell limited color runs on their website.   

18's are really fun to cook on for the right cooks. I like seeing how much I can cram into them or see how efficiently I can cook something. My mini 18" master touch is one of my favorite grills.

Another possible explanation for the shortage of the 26s is, combined with the increase of cooking (and shopping) at home, the $100 off Amazon is offering to people who sign up for their credit card. Both these factors, along with this model already having limited production (relatively speaking), may have caused a spike in sales.

Quote from: magic mike on May 05, 2020, 04:05:48 AM
Another possible explanation for the shortage of the 26s is, combined with the increase of cooking (and shopping) at home, the $100 off Amazon is offering to people who sign up for their credit card. Both these factors, along with this model already having limited production (relatively speaking), may have caused a spike in sales.

Good call. Hopefully they are just out of stock at the moment.


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@Darko you guys still shipping steel to Weber?

Weber shows the 26 available and in stock ready to ship on Weber.com

Quote from: JEBIV on May 06, 2020, 08:08:50 AM
Weber shows the 26 available and in stock ready to ship on Weber.com

That's good!  Maybe they did sell out temporarily. That would also be good.


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Quote from: HoosierKettle on May 06, 2020, 08:50:42 AM

Quote from: JEBIV on May 06, 2020, 08:08:50 AM
Weber shows the 26 available and in stock ready to ship on Weber.com

That's good!  Maybe they did sell out temporarily. That would also be good.


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I would love to get a blue 26 then convert it to either a mini ranch with swing up side tables or a gas assist performer . Or just get two and make the both.....

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Quote from: JEBIV on May 05, 2020, 04:20:12 AM
@Darko you guys still shipping steel to Weber?

Yeah! Still happening.

So I sent an email  to find out what was going on with the 26"
My message and their response 2½ months later is below.

Sent May 4, 2020, 11:54 PM CDT

26" grills are out of stock everywhere.
Why?




Thank you for reaching out to Weber.

We apologize for the delay in response. We are experiencing higher volumes of questions from our grilling community as many are enjoying more at-home dining during Covid-19. As we staff up and train team members, we want to assure you that we are working as quickly as possible to address the questions you have submitted.

- The limited-edition kettle is currently unavailable and I do not have a date in which they will again be available
- The 26" Original Kettle that you are interested in is currently not in stock, I also do not have a date for when this will be available

I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused, there is a chance that these become available again sooner rather than later, though I cannot say with 100% certainty.

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This thread makes me feel like I got an even better deal on my 26! Btw, if you dont have a 26, you need one, and the hunsaker griddle.

Quote from: Kneab on July 16, 2020, 04:40:29 AM
So I sent an email  to find out what was going on with the 26"
My message and their response 2½ months later is below.

Sent May 4, 2020, 11:54 PM CDT

26" grills are out of stock everywhere.
Why?




Thank you for reaching out to Weber.

We apologize for the delay in response. We are experiencing higher volumes of questions from our grilling community as many are enjoying more at-home dining during Covid-19. As we staff up and train team members, we want to assure you that we are working as quickly as possible to address the questions you have submitted.

- The limited-edition kettle is currently unavailable and I do not have a date in which they will again be available
- The 26" Original Kettle that you are interested in is currently not in stock, I also do not have a date for when this will be available

I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this may have caused, there is a chance that these become available again sooner rather than later, though I cannot say with 100% certainty.

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Basically, 2.5 months to tell you they know nothing.

I've had a similar experience.   Weber seems to have a covid and smokefire hangover. 


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26" Performer in ANY color for a price that doesn't end up half the cost of a Summit and I'm there.

Quote from: Ashley Coalburn on July 16, 2020, 08:33:51 AM
26" Performer in ANY color for a price that doesn't end up half the cost of a Summit and I'm there.

And dammit - I want a GBS grate!

Quote from: leeharvey418 on July 16, 2020, 10:14:53 AM

Quote from: Ashley Coalburn on July 16, 2020, 08:33:51 AM
26" Performer in ANY color for a price that doesn't end up half the cost of a Summit and I'm there.

And dammit - I want a GBS grate!

Ewwww...you can have mine. I'll swap you for a standard one.

Here's the new color


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Yeah those are going to sell out fairly quickly.


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Easiest trigger pull for me... lol

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I guess I was too late to get a Glen Blue. Currently unavailable.

Does anyone know why it went unavailable? I thought about getting one for a couple of hours, went back to order it and couldn't.

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Quote from: jp217p on July 16, 2020, 05:59:04 PM
Does anyone know why it went unavailable? I thought about getting one for a couple of hours, went back to order it and couldn't.

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Glen Blue is one of the most sought after colors for collectors.  Bringing the color back, combined with the fact that it is a 26" kettle and you have the ultimate recipe for a quick sell out.  I am sure that more will be made available soon, first run just went really quickly.


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Quote from: WNC on May 04, 2020, 05:31:27 PM
They're about to push out that glen blue 🤞

Hit the nail on the head with this comment.

I was able to place an order.

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