- May 19, 2017
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Hey All,
Longtime lurker, first time poster. I have been waiting for a great used deal on either an 18" or 22.5" and today it happened! Today, I picked up a 2013 WSM 18" off of Craigslist for $80!
It was a deal I thought wasn't going to go down...but low and behold...at the 11th hour it did, and I finally got a WSM!
Here is the story...
I have been watching Craigslist like a hawk waiting for WSM's to pop up. Most are far enough away that it doesn't really justify traveling to get them. Well the other day one popped up about 30 miles away. $160. Hmmm....lady said it was an 18" and sent me some pics. Looked in pretty good shape, but no cover. I said I could possibly do $125, but would have to see it. She said she was firm at $160. Ok...well I just may have to pass on this.
Last night I said I could still do $125, but was told that another person was potentially going to see it today. Ok...no big deal. Either I get it or I don't. If they flaked, she would do $125.
I got a text at the last minute saying she would do $125....and then text another shortly after saying she would gladly do $100. Hmm...she said the door latch was broken and there was some rust. I replied..."please send me a picture of each."
The door appeared slightly bent and the latch was indeed broken, with part of it in the bottom of the kettle. The rust that was spoken of was on the inside coal grate (superficial--wire brush). After seeing the pics, I offered $80 (but would gladly do the $100 if she countered) and said I could be there within the hour. She sent a text back and settled on $80!
Drove down cash in hand and picked it up!
Its dusty for sure, but the fit and finish is near new! it has been lightly used, but the grates still show glimmers of their shiny finish. No dings or rust on the exterior at all. The door is bent and the latch is broken....so I what do I do? I bought a SS door and latch from Cajun Bandit and upgraded it for a price I was originally looking to pay!
So for under $130 I have a near new, upgraded WSM 18."
I'm so pumped to finally get this thing fired up.
Question is....what to cook first?
-Mike
Longtime lurker, first time poster. I have been waiting for a great used deal on either an 18" or 22.5" and today it happened! Today, I picked up a 2013 WSM 18" off of Craigslist for $80!
It was a deal I thought wasn't going to go down...but low and behold...at the 11th hour it did, and I finally got a WSM!
Here is the story...
I have been watching Craigslist like a hawk waiting for WSM's to pop up. Most are far enough away that it doesn't really justify traveling to get them. Well the other day one popped up about 30 miles away. $160. Hmmm....lady said it was an 18" and sent me some pics. Looked in pretty good shape, but no cover. I said I could possibly do $125, but would have to see it. She said she was firm at $160. Ok...well I just may have to pass on this.
Last night I said I could still do $125, but was told that another person was potentially going to see it today. Ok...no big deal. Either I get it or I don't. If they flaked, she would do $125.
I got a text at the last minute saying she would do $125....and then text another shortly after saying she would gladly do $100. Hmm...she said the door latch was broken and there was some rust. I replied..."please send me a picture of each."
The door appeared slightly bent and the latch was indeed broken, with part of it in the bottom of the kettle. The rust that was spoken of was on the inside coal grate (superficial--wire brush). After seeing the pics, I offered $80 (but would gladly do the $100 if she countered) and said I could be there within the hour. She sent a text back and settled on $80!
Drove down cash in hand and picked it up!
Its dusty for sure, but the fit and finish is near new! it has been lightly used, but the grates still show glimmers of their shiny finish. No dings or rust on the exterior at all. The door is bent and the latch is broken....so I what do I do? I bought a SS door and latch from Cajun Bandit and upgraded it for a price I was originally looking to pay!
So for under $130 I have a near new, upgraded WSM 18."
I'm so pumped to finally get this thing fired up.
Question is....what to cook first?
-Mike