Am happy to be the newest member of the Ranch Kettle Owner's Club

Started by demosthenes9, February 12, 2016, 07:05:15 PM

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February 12, 2016, 07:05:15 PM Last Edit: February 12, 2016, 08:01:59 PM by demosthenes9
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With special thanks to @ramsfan for the heads up in the Online Finds section.  I returned from vacation to find ramsfan's post about a brand new Ranch just a couple of hours south of me in Bowling Green, KY.    I had gone way over budget on the vacation, so I resigned myself to the notion that I'd have to let a golden opportunity pass on by.  The next evening (Tuesday), I said "OH HELL NO" and called the seller leaving a voicemail and also emailed him.  The next morning (Wednesday), he called me back.

As the ad stated, the Ranch was brand new and seller was asking $450.  I asked if he would take any less.  He replied with "Umm, are you familiar with the grill I'm selling ?"  I  chuckled and said "Oh yeah, most definitely.   I went on to say that it was a great price (more than fair) and that if he was here in Louisville, I'd have already been at his front door.  But, with time and gas, I'd have to pass at his asking price.

He followed up in reply saying "How about $375?"  I answered with,  "SOLD, I can be there in about 3 hours"


Turns out that day didn't work into his schedule.   Ended up arranging to me on Friday (today) around Noon.  He promised that it was mine no matter what.



So, I hopped in the van this morning and made my way South.    Met the seller at his house and shot the breeze with him a bit.  He's not into grilling at all that I could make out.  He picked up the Ranch on an auction site with the hopes of flipping it.     He seemed to get a kick out of how stoked I was over getting the Ranch.    We got her loaded up in my van and I headed out towards home.

Here are the pics I posted in the Online Finds thread.  They are the only ones I have so far.








Here's a photo the seller posted in his ad:





Absolutely brand spanking new!!!!


More pics to follow tomorrow or Sunday. 

Oh yeah @ramsfan, sorry for not responding to your reply PM about the light.   Might sound strange, but at that point I had some strange thought that further discussion about the Ranch might jinx the deal or something.   Crazy stuff for sure, but I was on edge from Wednesday til this morning.

GregS

#1
February 12, 2016, 07:09:10 PM
ballin'.  congrats on the ranch score! 
I only use kettles with lid bales.

Troy

#2
February 12, 2016, 07:09:50 PM
Mannn freaking awesome.
I want one so damned bad. I'm not sure where I'd put it though.

iCARRY

#3
February 12, 2016, 07:12:47 PM
What an amazing deal. I hope to one day find one in my area.


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demosthenes9

#4
February 12, 2016, 07:28:01 PM
Quote from: GregS on February 12, 2016, 07:09:10 PM
ballin'.  congrats on the ranch score!


Thanks Greg !!


Quote from: Troy on February 12, 2016, 07:09:50 PM
Mannn freaking awesome.
I want one so damned bad. I'm not sure where I'd put it though.

What ?  I have a Weber that you don't ?  Holy Smokes.  I'm gonna have to let that one soak in for a while   :P :P :P :P

Funny that you mention where to put it.  Before going to pick it up, I already started the process of moving some other grills out just to make space.   :D



Quote from: iCARRY on February 12, 2016, 07:12:47 PM
What an amazing deal. I hope to one day find one in my area.



Have faith.   Wait long enough and something is bound to pop up.   

brewtownbeatdown

#5
February 12, 2016, 09:39:18 PM
Welcome to the RK Club!!!  You're now a high-roller.
Get ready for the "man, that grill is awesome" comments. Take it tailgating. People will ask if they can get a pic with it.


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Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn't?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I've amassed a nice collection, but I'm missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞

MeatAndPotatos

#6
February 13, 2016, 01:07:09 AM
oh man, that thing looks pristine. Great deal, would love to have one (and the space for one) at that price someday.

Congrats.

ramsfan

#7
February 13, 2016, 03:13:32 AM
Welcome to the RK club! Glad you got the grill and at an even better price than the $450! If I had bought it, I would be the first member of the dual Ranch Club. lol  Good luck and put that light on the handle. You will love it.
This is the original Weber kettle. The most powerful bbq grill in the world and can blow your taste-buds clean off! So, you have to ask yourself one question: "Do you feel hungry? Well, do you punk?"

stubblebum

#8
February 13, 2016, 04:19:33 AM
Congrats! That is a great deal! Did the seller tell you what auction site he bought it on? It must have been a smaller local site that he got an awesome deal on. Just think of what he got it for if his first ASK was $450 and he sold it for $375.

Maxmbob

#9
February 13, 2016, 04:48:37 AM
Great pick up!
WTB, Westerner, glen blue,

WNC

#10
February 13, 2016, 05:15:25 AM
Wow, I can't believe you got it for that price! And to be brand new too, that's an awesome grill!

Big Dawg

#11
February 13, 2016, 09:26:55 AM
Dayum ! ! ! !





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charred

#12
February 13, 2016, 10:40:18 AM
HOLY !@#$ING SH!T!

$375!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!


awesome!
hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

weldboy

#13
February 13, 2016, 01:21:10 PM
Congrats man that's a steal!


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JDD

#14
February 13, 2016, 03:45:02 PM
 Way to go, a ranch for 375!!! That is one hell of a deal!
May The Smoke Be With You!
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