Used performer prices.

[SmokenJoe]

.... The only issues I found are a small chip on the rim of the lid, a very small ding on the lid, and the charcoal bin is melted and a little deformed on the side closest to the kettle .....   

OK kettleheads, we've seen this (and discussed it) more than a couple of times over the past year.   Has anyone discovered the genesis of this malady???    Has anyone seen it in Gen1 Performers, Gen2 Performers, Genx Performers???   Don't mean to sidetrack this thread, but this really bugs me for some reason.                            SJ

[Jeepin79]

Bugs me too because I have a melted bin, good to know I am not alone.  The bin still works but my OCD tells me it need to be replaced because its not "perfect".

[addicted-to-smoke]

Wasn't aware that could happen.

[jeh_ar21]

Bugs me too because I have a melted bin, good to know I am not alone.  The bin still works but my OCD tells me it need to be replaced because its not "perfect".

just saw this thread of yours and i hope you dont feel ripped off with the melted bin . but feel free to retun if you changed your mind.( i still got a bunch of emails until i deleted my CL post that night). The complete story behind that is i am building my dream grass green gen2/gen3/gen4 performer. i got that gen2 for $80 and bought a new lid bale for it for $37.Then  i picked up a gen3 C&B green recently from CL also for $150.  i switched the entire kettle and want to sell that fast to fund my 2015 metal table top.

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[Jeepin79]

Have not changed my mind at all.  I am pleased with it, just bugs me that the design allows the bin to melt as this one did.  My concern is even if I replace the bin will it just happen again. 

[jeh_ar21]

Have not changed my mind at all.  I am pleased with it, just bugs me that the design allows the bin to melt as this one did.  My concern is even if I replace the bin will it just happen again.

i did not know that it could happen also.i think it can be avoided by placing charcoals on the kettle side far from the bin.

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[addicted-to-smoke]

And use charcoal baskets while cooking! It'll help save something even more valuable, the KETTLE.

[SmokenJoe]

i did not know that it could happen also.i think it can be avoided by placing charcoals on the kettle side far from the bin.

I'm not convinced that charcoal placement has much to do with this issue.  We've observed that wiring to the igniter doesn't show burning, and that the igniter tube at the kettle doesn't show burning.   Still a mystery waiting to be solved                                 SJ

[jeh_ar21]

i did not know that it could happen also.i think it can be avoided by placing charcoals on the kettle side far from the bin.

I'm not convinced that charcoal placement has much to do with this issue.  We've observed that wiring to the igniter doesn't show burning, and that the igniter tube at the kettle doesn't show burning.   Still a mystery waiting to be solved                                 SJ

maybe some bad molded charcoal bins that missed from quality control

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[Jeepin79]

I am going to cal Weber on Monday and see if they are willing to do something about it.  They have never questioned anything I have called them about in the past.  Maybe I can talk them into replacing the bin. 

[G19]

So how is $200 for a Deluxe Performer with a cover.  I see one local that hardly shows use.  That would be like $450 new.  I just have not tracked pricing for long. 

[pbe gummi bear]

@G19 performers can definitely sell for that much but it all depends on your area, and timing/patience. If you feel ok paying that much then by all means go for it and use the hell out of it. No use in waiting for a grill that might not come again anytime soon to save a few bucks when you could be having a good time grilling on it now. Ymmv.

[G19]

Another question please - without the lid on how tall is a performer.  I am trying to figure out if one can slide in an SUV.  Lowe's specs say that assembled height is 43.5" with a width of 48" and a depth of 30".  Our two local stores have them on the top rack so can't get dimentions off.  Thanks again.

[jd]

maybe rent a trailer.

[Jeepin79]

I picked mine up with my wife's Toyota Highlander and I had to lay it on its back to fit, it was about an inch or so too tall to fit upright without the lid.