THoey1963
somebody shut me the fark up.
So, my Genesis S-330 is starting to wear down. I know I could buy most of the parts and get back to 90% new. I am also starting to see where the inside of the lid is starting to rust out. Again, probably something I could buy a replacement part for, but figure that wouldn't be cheap.
And then, there is the whole I prefer charcoal / wood over gas and have only been buying gassers the last 20 years because the wife needed an outside burner for some of her stronger Korean dishes. But, a couple years back we had a new vent hood installed with an exhaust out the roof instead of back into the kitchen (why would they do that???).
So... I am thinking of putting her up for sale (the gasser, not the wife, there are laws against that sorta thing) fairly cheap locally, and getting one of them new fangled Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Centers with my annual bonus. I looked at one a couple weeks ago at the BBQ Outfitters near me. Pretty nice. Almost got it then as they had the non-tabled price attached to the one with the table.
But as with any big purchase, I have to do my homework. So, feel free to offer your opinions, whether you have one, seen one, or wouldn't go near one.
1. Is it worth it? $2K is pretty steep, but it is pretty big, and since it is a Weber, it should last a long time.
2. Will it last a long time? It would be outside 24X7X365 in the hot SoTex sun with very little shade. I'd keep it covered on when not in use, but how well do we think it will hold up?
3. Those that have one, your opinions on Grilling & BBQing on it? I'd mostly use it to grill steaks, burgers, chicken, etc., but an occasional smoke of something just for the wife and I would be easier and maybe more efficient than firing up the cabinet.
4. If you had the option to buy it local and help a fellow (Your City Name Here) family out or get it through Amazon (and possibly help this site out), which would you do? I know, we all love and would doing anything for the site, but the idea of buying local and being able to call and ask questions, or get help locally is weighing on my mind.
Probably got a month or so until I make my decision. Leaning towards it, don't want to rush, but it has been in the back of my mind since I saw it in person.
And then, there is the whole I prefer charcoal / wood over gas and have only been buying gassers the last 20 years because the wife needed an outside burner for some of her stronger Korean dishes. But, a couple years back we had a new vent hood installed with an exhaust out the roof instead of back into the kitchen (why would they do that???).
So... I am thinking of putting her up for sale (the gasser, not the wife, there are laws against that sorta thing) fairly cheap locally, and getting one of them new fangled Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Centers with my annual bonus. I looked at one a couple weeks ago at the BBQ Outfitters near me. Pretty nice. Almost got it then as they had the non-tabled price attached to the one with the table.
But as with any big purchase, I have to do my homework. So, feel free to offer your opinions, whether you have one, seen one, or wouldn't go near one.
1. Is it worth it? $2K is pretty steep, but it is pretty big, and since it is a Weber, it should last a long time.
2. Will it last a long time? It would be outside 24X7X365 in the hot SoTex sun with very little shade. I'd keep it covered on when not in use, but how well do we think it will hold up?
3. Those that have one, your opinions on Grilling & BBQing on it? I'd mostly use it to grill steaks, burgers, chicken, etc., but an occasional smoke of something just for the wife and I would be easier and maybe more efficient than firing up the cabinet.
4. If you had the option to buy it local and help a fellow (Your City Name Here) family out or get it through Amazon (and possibly help this site out), which would you do? I know, we all love and would doing anything for the site, but the idea of buying local and being able to call and ask questions, or get help locally is weighing on my mind.
Probably got a month or so until I make my decision. Leaning towards it, don't want to rush, but it has been in the back of my mind since I saw it in person.
