Performer find but... do I buy it?

BigButzBBQ · Jul 17, 2014

Almost evryone wants a performer, I am no exception to this. However, I need another grill like I need another hole in the head. (it should be noted I just scored a sweet Red Head OTG still in the box from an auction for $70. :thumb: ) Anyways, I get a tip that a weber in a table was spotted at a store, I went to check it out and yep, it's a n older green performer. When I looked closer at it, it's missing the charcoal grate, the one touch system needs to be replaced including the ring and the ash catcher that wasn't locatable, also it appears that the assist may no longer be functional as the knob to turn on the gas is missing along with any tank mounting hardware. So, basically, the table is in great shape and so is the kettle but would have to buy a lot of replacement parts to get it back in working order. Now, is the tough question, they want $50 for it but, I think I can get it for $25. Do I get it, and just think it's cool to have a weber in a table or, do I get it and replace the parts, or pass on it?

Ron_L · Jul 17, 2014

Do you need a project? I don't have time for projects right now so I would pass. If your looking for a project than grab it, but you can probably find a better deal if you are patient.

Bludawg · Jul 17, 2014

At that a price it can be the beer grill in My shop I would scoop it up and work on it at my leisure "He who Dies with the most toys wins the game"!

Whitewookie · Jul 17, 2014

I'd get it for 25 if I could. Hell it would cost more than 25 to build a decent table.

1buckie · Jul 17, 2014

$25~50 is EXTREMELY reasonable.....much less & they'd be paying you to take it, see?

ereplacementparts.com has a lot of stuff...............

I know some folks that may have boneyard parts, depending on year / model......

deguerre · Jul 17, 2014

Why are you even asking? You know you're gonna get it.

Brian in Maine · Jul 17, 2014

That sounds expensive for a grill that needs so much work. I agree with the advise to offer $25.

mchar69 · Jul 17, 2014

Grate -$10
Ash catcher $25
I don't know but probably $35 for the assist, etc. Plus some shipping.
Any Cover?
That might push me to buy it.
Otherwise - I'd walk.

cholloway · Jul 17, 2014

If you can get it for $25 do so. Remove the kettle and use the cart for a UDS.
Use the kettle for parts (at least the lid).

Drunk Monkey · Jul 17, 2014

Yes!!!

Demosthenes9 · Jul 18, 2014

Heck, a good kettle in a cart is easily worth $25-$50 even if you don't do anything else to it. Last I checked, Weber sold quite a few Performers without the gas assist and some who have it don't even use it, preferring to go with a chimney instead.

Also FWIW, used OTS's go for $50 around here and of course, they don't have the ash catcher.

Lastly, even if you don't have time currently for a project, if you have the space for the grill, you'll be kicking yourself later for not grabbing it. You probably already have a grate that will fit it so it's not like it will have to just sit around and wait for a 100% restore.

charrederhead · Jul 18, 2014

Is it an SSP? Green is reason enough, imo.

deguerre · Jul 18, 2014

You know Tom, I've had my gas assist performer for a few years now, and I've NEVER used the gas assist. I don't even have a propane bottle for it...

Ron_L · Jul 18, 2014

deguerre said:
You know Tom, I've had my gas assist performer for a few years now, and I've NEVER used the gas assist. I don't even have a propane bottle for it...

I have used it to light my chimney once in a while :-D

aawa · Jul 18, 2014

deguerre said:
You know Tom, I've had my gas assist performer for a few years now, and I've NEVER used the gas assist. I don't even have a propane bottle for it...

I use my propane assist on all 3 of my performers to light my chimneys lol. They actually do come in handy, so I don't need to pull out my weedburner.

deguerre · Jul 18, 2014

Haven't used my chimney in quite a few cooks. I've been starting the coals with just one Weber starter cube nestled under a few briquettes.

aawa · Jul 18, 2014

deguerre said:
Haven't used my chimney in quite a few cooks. I've been starting the coals with just one Weber starter cube nestled under a few briquettes.

Dang you got all fancy on me. I thought I was all high tech with the weed burner or propane assist.

deguerre · Jul 18, 2014

aawa said:
Dang you got all fancy on me.

Yes. I AM a lazy fark, after all. :laugh:

tdwalker · Jul 18, 2014

I purchased a used redhead Weber performer about four years ago for $25. It had one-touch issues as well as some rust. It was unique in that the original owner had installed ceramic tile mosaic on the table.

My restoration project failed when I determined the rust was too much to overcome in replacing the one-touch system.

Last summer I purchased a new performer and have been very pleased.

Good luck if you decide to get it.

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