Title: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 06, 2021, 08:42:58 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 06, 2021, 08:42:58 PM
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I remember a few years ago (around 2018) seeing a Ebay listing where a seller was unloading a bunch of these SS Woks at $10 each. I think he had at least 10 for sale. At that the time I really didn't have any interest in a wok so I passed on purchasing one. Kinda regretted that decision ever since. At some point Weber changed the product number to #8412 but it was the same SS wok, just a different packaging. When Weber came out with the GBS system grates and accessories, the SS wok was discontinued and Weber began producing the porcelain coated, GBS wok. The GBS wok is much smaller than the older SS wok and the even older, first generation steel wok.
Fast forward to yesterday. I get a text from @pbe gummi bear with a photo of an estate sale close to my house.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/146517902_870872490152844_3255327523043056548_n.jpg)
My eyes weren't sharp enough to pick out the NIB Weber Wok that was in the photo so gummi had to point it out to me. Once I found out he wan't interested in picking up the wok, I jumped in my truck and headed to the sale (4.5 miles from my house). I arrived around 4 PM and the seller was starting to close up for the day. She said it was the first day of the Estate Sale and she had around 500 people come through. I walked through the yard and find no sign of the Weber box with the wok. I ask the seller about the wok, saying it was in the photo she posted about the Estate Sale. She says yes, she thinks there was a wok but thinks it was sold. I start to leave and then something catches my eye. Behind a bunch of crap (which this property had a lot of) I spot the edge of a Weber Wok. The seller tells me she wants $10. I don't respond and she says "What will you give me for it". Before I can even answer she says "I'll take $5". I tell her she drives a hard bargain and agree to purchase it for $5. In hindsight I should have held out till she offered to pay me to take it away.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/145994328_1077324802767546_8542187656185127797_n.md.jpg)
Not sure this was the wok in the box shown in the photo as this one was really dirty. Who knows, maybe there was a second one, NIB that she sold prior to my arrival. There were three kettles in the yard so it's possible. This one appeared to have never been used but was covered with dirt like it had sat out in the rain and elements. It quickly cleaned up with dawn soap and a SOS pad.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01190.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01188.md.jpg)
Coincidentally, in December I received a NIB Weber Wok Tool set for having my photo selected for the WKC calendar. Sometimes the stars align just right so - Winner, Winner, Chicken Wok Stir Fry dinner......................
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01187.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01193.md.jpg)
In keeping with the wok theme, I used my blue "W" code OTP for the cook tonight.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01191.md.jpg)
*yeah, yeah, I know it's an M
Thank you to @pbe gummi bear for the heads up, @inkaddictedchef1 for the technical assistance for my first wok cook and @SixZeroFour for the Weber tool set.
I remember a few years ago (around 2018) seeing a Ebay listing where a seller was unloading a bunch of these SS Woks at $10 each. I think he had at least 10 for sale. At that the time I really didn't have any interest in a wok so I passed on purchasing one. Kinda regretted that decision ever since. At some point Weber changed the product number to #8412 but it was the same SS wok, just a different packaging. When Weber came out with the GBS system grates and accessories, the SS wok was discontinued and Weber began producing the porcelain coated, GBS wok. The GBS wok is much smaller than the older SS wok and the even older, first generation steel wok.
Fast forward to yesterday. I get a text from @pbe gummi bear with a photo of an estate sale close to my house.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/146517902_870872490152844_3255327523043056548_n.jpg)
My eyes weren't sharp enough to pick out the NIB Weber Wok that was in the photo so gummi had to point it out to me. Once I found out he wan't interested in picking up the wok, I jumped in my truck and headed to the sale (4.5 miles from my house). I arrived around 4 PM and the seller was starting to close up for the day. She said it was the first day of the Estate Sale and she had around 500 people come through. I walked through the yard and find no sign of the Weber box with the wok. I ask the seller about the wok, saying it was in the photo she posted about the Estate Sale. She says yes, she thinks there was a wok but thinks it was sold. I start to leave and then something catches my eye. Behind a bunch of crap (which this property had a lot of) I spot the edge of a Weber Wok. The seller tells me she wants $10. I don't respond and she says "What will you give me for it". Before I can even answer she says "I'll take $5". I tell her she drives a hard bargain and agree to purchase it for $5. In hindsight I should have held out till she offered to pay me to take it away.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/145994328_1077324802767546_8542187656185127797_n.md.jpg)
Not sure this was the wok in the box shown in the photo as this one was really dirty. Who knows, maybe there was a second one, NIB that she sold prior to my arrival. There were three kettles in the yard so it's possible. This one appeared to have never been used but was covered with dirt like it had sat out in the rain and elements. It quickly cleaned up with dawn soap and a SOS pad.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01190.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01188.md.jpg)
Coincidentally, in December I received a NIB Weber Wok Tool set for having my photo selected for the WKC calendar. Sometimes the stars align just right so - Winner, Winner, Chicken Wok Stir Fry dinner......................
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01187.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01193.md.jpg)
In keeping with the wok theme, I used my blue "W" code OTP for the cook tonight.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC01191.md.jpg)
*yeah, yeah, I know it's an M
Thank you to @pbe gummi bear for the heads up, @inkaddictedchef1 for the technical assistance for my first wok cook and @SixZeroFour for the Weber tool set.
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 06, 2021, 09:37:28 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 06, 2021, 09:37:28 PM
Awesome post all the way around. Congrats on the wok.
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 06, 2021, 10:42:38 PM
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 06, 2021, 10:42:38 PM
That's a cool ass wok. Thanks for sharing
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: Winz on February 07, 2021, 02:19:13 AM
Post by: Winz on February 07, 2021, 02:19:13 AM
Great story and excellent cook! Congrats on the Wok - it was meant to be.
Winz
Winz
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: WNC on February 07, 2021, 03:20:17 AM
Post by: WNC on February 07, 2021, 03:20:17 AM
Awesome! It cleaned up nicely, and dinner looks great too!
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: smokeyjoe on February 07, 2021, 03:45:46 AM
Post by: smokeyjoe on February 07, 2021, 03:45:46 AM
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: Scott Zee on February 07, 2021, 04:48:00 AM
Post by: Scott Zee on February 07, 2021, 04:48:00 AM
Best $5 you ever spent and the cook looks grate. I need to do more stir frying
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: bamakettles on February 07, 2021, 05:07:35 AM
Post by: bamakettles on February 07, 2021, 05:07:35 AM
Awesome story and a great score. Looks brand new after your cleanup efforts!
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: Darko on February 07, 2021, 06:15:52 PM
Post by: Darko on February 07, 2021, 06:15:52 PM
Thats a good score.
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: dazzo on February 07, 2021, 07:04:45 PM
Post by: dazzo on February 07, 2021, 07:04:45 PM
Woks are fun
Glad you used it
Looks good
Glad you used it
Looks good
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on February 07, 2021, 09:36:56 PM
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on February 07, 2021, 09:36:56 PM
Awesome Jim
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: bladz on February 08, 2021, 02:33:07 AM
Post by: bladz on February 08, 2021, 02:33:07 AM
Great job fellas!
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: JEBIV on February 08, 2021, 04:47:39 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 08, 2021, 04:47:39 AM
Awesome score, a good group of guys you mentioned in this thread. Love this club
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: FlashHokie on February 08, 2021, 10:46:22 AM
Post by: FlashHokie on February 08, 2021, 10:46:22 AM
Wow, looks like new after cleaning! Congrats!
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Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: SixZeroFour on February 08, 2021, 07:27:11 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on February 08, 2021, 07:27:11 PM
Nice job on the wok cleanup Jim, and that's a great looking stir fry!
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: jcnaz on February 08, 2021, 08:11:18 PM
Post by: jcnaz on February 08, 2021, 08:11:18 PM
That's a great deal and a great way to put it to use!
Title: Re: SS Weber Wok (#16118)
Post by: getlego on February 16, 2021, 02:12:32 AM
Post by: getlego on February 16, 2021, 02:12:32 AM
Those are so cool and useful. Congrats on the find. One of the best things to cook is fajitas or tacos. It's large enough to warm some shells around the edge and the handles make it easy enough to transport to a table and impress the guests.
It can cook anything from breakfast to dinner. I actually get excited anytime I get to use it because I just know it will be something delicious.
Try something like a steak and pasta one day. Grill the steak and cook the pasta and then put it all together in the wok. It's fun and amazing when it's all done.
I paid 60 bucks for mine and still happy to have it.
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It can cook anything from breakfast to dinner. I actually get excited anytime I get to use it because I just know it will be something delicious.
Try something like a steak and pasta one day. Grill the steak and cook the pasta and then put it all together in the wok. It's fun and amazing when it's all done.
I paid 60 bucks for mine and still happy to have it.
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