Is this a good deal?? Weber performer deluxe

[88rxna]

I'm in need of a kettle. Trying to find one used. I know these are $400 but he said it sat for 4 years and I don't know how long he had it before it sat.

 

[b-one]

Looks like a decent deal! You never know for sure till you get to see it. I'm guessing it's 22.5 as I'm not sure the make that model other sizes. I bought a used one the other year for about $140 iirc but it needed a new grate. I bought it to use mainly as a rotisserie. I got the add ons from Cajun bandit.

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• b-one
• Jul 28, 2016

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• b-one
• Aug 2, 2016

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• b-one
• Sep 25, 2016

 

[88rxna]

I got him down to $150.00
What signs of wear should I look for besides rust? Anything else to worry about besides obvious cracks or broken plastic something like that?

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[b-one]

Sounds like a score! I would look for rust and just make sure it's solid. Try rocking the cart side to side to see if it's missing bolts. Those pics look good and the Weber are known to last.

 

[ws dave]

At least around here $150 is what you would pay for that model grill itself without the cart (22" with the easy clean set up and lid holder). That exact one you have is $350 and the one I have that's the same but with a smaller table and no charcoal bin is $250. The price he quoted you seems like a good deal if that's the model you really want. If you just want the grill itself you can get a new one for that price. They're all good though, Weber definitely knows what they're doing.

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• ws dave
• May 12, 2017

I actually got mine as a gift for 25 years of service at my job. Perfect timing because I was going to buy one anyway.Just used it the other day to make some really dry chicken. All the equipment in the world doesn't​ cover my incompetence sometimes.

 

[chopsaw]

I got him down to $150.00
What signs of wear should I look for besides rust? Anything else to worry about besides obvious cracks or broken plastic something like that?

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Unless it was knocked over , or hit with a club ,,, you are not going to find a problem . If it rolls and no dents in the rim of the lid I would buy it . Work the storage bin and cycle the one touch clean out I guess . Still ,,, 150 if the lid fits right ,,, buy it .

 

[88rxna]

Thanks all, I guess it's the obvious things eh? It's not like I'm buying a car right?! Lol
I was actually looking at the master touch (no tables at all) because my back porch is only a 10x10. I already have a propane grill (I know!! I know, I'm learning) so space is limited. But, I'd have to pay $50 more for that model. And I REALLY like the gourmet grill for some reason. I see its $35 in Amazon so I'd still be ahead of a lesser model.

 

[88rxna]

At least around here $150 is what you would pay for that model grill itself without the cart (22" with the easy clean set up and lid holder). That exact one you have is $350 and the one I have that's the same but with a smaller table and no charcoal bin is $250. The price he quoted you seems like a good deal if that's the model you really want. If you just want the grill itself you can get a new one for that price. They're all good though, Weber definitely knows what they're doing.

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• ws dave
• May 12, 2017

I actually got mine as a gift for 25 years of service at my job. Perfect timing because I was going to buy one anyway.Just used it the other day to make some really dry chicken. All the equipment in the world doesn't​ cover my incompetence sometimes.

That's the perfect size! I could dry my chicken on my back porch too with that guy!.. :thumbup:

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[ws dave]

Oh yea you're right, the Master touch is $200 (I was thinking it was $150). I'd get that used one for sure then. Even with limited space on the deck you're probably still better off. Only takes up an extra foot or so and the table will be nice to have. Don't feel bad about having a gas grill, I use mine all the time. I rarely have time to fire up the charcoal grill. Most of my grilling consists of trying to cook at least partially frozen meat over gas. You do what you have to do right?

 

[88rxna]

Well it's official! New owner of a used kettle! Time for some new adventures in bbq! So happy!

 

[ws dave]

Is that the same one as before?? That thing looks brand new. What a gorgeous grill and a smoking deal (no pun intended).

 

[b-one]

Looks great from the pic! It may replace that gasser totally at some point. You need to stock up on kbb there should be plenty of sales on charcoal this week!

 

[88rxna]

Is that the same one as before?? That thing looks brand new. What a gorgeous grill and a smoking deal (no pun intended).

Yes it is! It's in amazing shape!
It's got chicken wings on it right now! When those are done pizzas are up next!

 

[88rxna]

Thanks B-one! It's definitely a game changer for us! More than happy with this purchase

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[ws dave]

....as if you needed any further confirmation that you got a killer deal....saw this on Craigslist this morning.

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• ws dave
• May 28, 2017

 

[chopsaw]

That thing is a beauty . Wow ! I need to go shine mine up . What a deal .

 

[88rxna]

Wow! I guess you're right! I tell ya, I'm more than happy with it! It was a 2 hours drive one way but I've already cooked quite a few times on it.
I still have quite a bit to learn about steaks!

 

[ws dave]

I love my Weber, just used it tonight for the second day in a row. It's soooo much easier than my old one and clean up is a breeze. My old one was so much trouble I rarely even used it, now I use my Weber all the time. Definite game changer. A buddy told me his trick of closing all the dampers when he takes the food off so it chokes out the fire and then you can reuse the charcoal next time. I just cooked tonight's dinner on last night's charcoal. Loaded it back into the chimney with a couple fresh ones and lit it up. Doing it that way not only saves charcoal there's no ash to clean up either. I would always open everything wide and let it all burn down when I was done which is messy and expensive so I'm liking this new method. Wish I would have gotten a Weber years ago, I always bought cheap grills that were useless.