Red Kettle in DC/Baltimore

[Martini]

Hi all,

I'll be travelling out to DC and Baltimore shortly for work.  Having a ridiculously large luggage allowance, I was thinking about bringing one of the red limited edition kettles home with me to Australia (they aren't available here).  Trouble is, I'm worried about the quality issues that were reported early on.  Does anyone have advice as to whether the QC issues have been fixed now, or where somewhere near the Arlington or Baltimore areas might have some in stock that I could give a once over before I buy?  I've been to a couple of good retailers out that way before, but Weber's online store locator just seems to show big box retailers now.

Cheers, and thanks,
Ian

[JEBIV]

If I were you I would not hesitate to just get one, IMHO there was more hype than actual issues

[dwnthehatch]

If you are willing to drive to Annapolis, MD(about 25 min drive) I have a spare NIB kettle that I bought during the $149 clearance. I opened the box to verify its perfect.

[Martini]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the steer.  dwnthehatch, I'll be in touch via PM.  I have a car and time to spare to get down to Annapolis (beautiful area!).

Cheers, Ian