Time to come forward.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/an-epic-score-extraction-has-taken-place/Several months ago I traded for a mid 1960's Glen Blue Imperial. Both parties were pleased with the transaction. While I realized Troy was a previous owner, I did not realize how important this grill was to him (aka the "Meat Ninja" grill).
So, fast forward to August. An Imperial Weber Wood Dale was made available via an Estate Sale. My initial thoughts were to help Troy get the Estate Sale Imperial. However, he balked at the idea and wanted me to give him the opportunity to purchase/trade for the "Meat Ninja" grill at some point down the road.
So that is when I put my plan into action. With the help of a fantastic agent (non WKC Member), I would try and purchase the Estate Sale Imperial and pass the "Meat Ninja" grill to Troy for some WKC shirts and stickers.
Well, the Estate Sale Planner told me a couple days before the sale he received 35 calls regarding the grill. He said "the buyer would have to be #1 or worst case #2 in line at the start of the sale". My agent arrived at the house @ 11:00 pm Thursday (the sale started at 9:00 am on Friday). He waited for 10 hours and never once complained as we were on a mission. We kept in constant contact throughout the evening and into the early morning hours. That night was a lot of fun!! The agent made it know to all arrivals that he was number one in line and was there for the Weber grill.
In the end, the agent purchased the grill and Troy received his beloved "Meat Ninja" grill. I was very happy to pass it along to him! Hell, I had two Imperials at the house for several days....
Special shout out to an Agent who gave me some sound advice during the transaction! You know who you are.....
and Troy..... I wear a large.....LOL
Some pics.....
shortly after purchase.
vintage cover.
Getting ready to say goodbye to the "Meat Ninja".....
Topic: The Imperial Weber Wood Dale i.e. "The Epic Transaction".... (Read 6781 times)