Is this worth a 2hr drive or a Weber Performer?

CORNDAWG · 10-02-2013, 04:06 PM

I seen a weber performer on CL today for $40. I never used one or really know what they are worth. It looks in great shape, only a year old. Thing is, it's a 2 hr drive one way. I keep reading people here talking about them. Worth the drive????

Bigjohnb20 · 10-02-2013, 04:09 PM

Well new I think they go for $300. Seems like 40 is a pretty good deal if its in nice shape. Guess if it is worth it depends on what you think your time is worth. 4 hrs round trip is a bit of a trek, but if I didn't have a kettle already I would be tempted...

peeps · 10-02-2013, 04:12 PM

Also depends on what you are driving to go pick it up. If you are driving something that gets ~10 MPG, is the $100 in fuel plus your time worth it?

deguerre · 10-02-2013, 04:14 PM

Well, that's about 140 miles (@ 70/hr) one way? Say you get 18 mpg in your truck so add an additional 45~50 dollars for fuel?

Whoops. Beat by Peeps with an even more conservative estimate...

warhawk_83 · 10-02-2013, 04:16 PM

The adventure adds value in my opinion. I love going off and buying stuff and meeting new people.

funugy · 10-02-2013, 04:19 PM

With all of the above said, I don't think it is a great deal with the drive included.

BUT, if you can find other reasons for making a trek like that, go to the zoo, other shopping, etc., it could be worth while.

ssv3 · 10-02-2013, 04:29 PM

Hell yes! Especially if it's a year old and in good shape. Even if you get 8MPG

+1 on what Warhawk said.

azken · 10-02-2013, 06:09 PM

My experience...if I want something I get it before it's gone...if I hem-n-haw it is usually gone...my biggest lesson is never regret the decision.

Garrett · 10-02-2013, 06:17 PM

If you're poor like me then you have more time then money. Go get that sucker and enjoy your savings, you want regret it. Hell, who knows what you might find or see on the way!!

charrederhead · 10-02-2013, 06:39 PM

This it?

http://nmi.craigslist.org/for/4102864257.html

Go for it. It can be an adventure...check out CL and maybe there is something else you can buy along the way or someplace to visit.

I've driven 4 hours 1-way for BBQ stuff!

jsperk · 10-02-2013, 06:52 PM

I would if I was on the look out for one.

Then again I drove round trip from Pa to N.H. (22 hours) for my first ceramic grill. Brand new Grill Dome for $200.

Tonybel · 10-02-2013, 07:19 PM

Go get it it's worth it....

ssv3 · 10-02-2013, 07:20 PM

I think he's on his way.

That wont last long for sure.

Dirtbuddy · 10-02-2013, 09:02 PM

I wish i lived in Gaylord

Heck of a deal, good luck in getting it!

Shadowdog500 · 10-02-2013, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charrederhead

This it?

http://nmi.craigslist.org/for/4102864257.html

Go for it. It can be an adventure...check out CL and maybe there is something else you can buy along the way or someplace to visit.

I've driven 4 hours 1-way for BBQ stuff!

If that's the one, why the heck didn't you call already!

I fished my first one out of someone's trash. After I used it a few years the legs started falling off from rust(the house I trash picked it from was right on the ocean and it was pretty shot when I got it). The day the legs fell off we immediately went out and bought a brand new one for list price and use it all the time. A performer is worth every penny even for list price!!

Chris

10-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#1
CORNDAWG Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-16-13 Location: Saginaw, Michigan	Is this worth a 2hr drive or a Weber Performer? I seen a weber performer on CL today for $40. I never used one or really know what they are worth. It looks in great shape, only a year old. Thing is, it's a 2 hr drive one way. I keep reading people here talking about them. Worth the drive????

10-02-2013, 04:12 PM	#3
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	Also depends on what you are driving to go pick it up. If you are driving something that gets ~10 MPG, is the $100 in fuel plus your time worth it? __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

10-02-2013, 04:14 PM	#4
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	Well, that's about 140 miles (@ 70/hr) one way? Say you get 18 mpg in your truck so add an additional 45~50 dollars for fuel? Whoops. Beat by Peeps with an even more conservative estimate... __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

10-02-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Hell yes! Especially if it's a year old and in good shape. Even if you get 8MPG +1 on what Warhawk said. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

10-02-2013, 06:17 PM	#9
Garrett Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina	If you're poor like me then you have more time then money. Go get that sucker and enjoy your savings, you want regret it. Hell, who knows what you might find or see on the way!! __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle, Chargriller Pellet Grill, 36" Blackstone Griddle

10-02-2013, 04:09 PM	#2
Bigjohnb20 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-17-13 Location: MPLS, MN	Well new I think they go for $300. Seems like 40 is a pretty good deal if its in nice shape. Guess if it is worth it depends on what you think your time is worth. 4 hrs round trip is a bit of a trek, but if I didn't have a kettle already I would be tempted...

10-02-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
warhawk_83 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: Hartsville,SC	The adventure adds value in my opinion. I love going off and buying stuff and meeting new people.

10-02-2013, 04:19 PM	#6
funugy Take a breath! Join Date: 05-21-12 Location: Oak Harbor, WA	With all of the above said, I don't think it is a great deal with the drive included. BUT, if you can find other reasons for making a trek like that, go to the zoo, other shopping, etc., it could be worth while.

10-02-2013, 06:09 PM	#8
azken is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: Arizona	My experience...if I want something I get it before it's gone...if I hem-n-haw it is usually gone...my biggest lesson is never regret the decision.

10-02-2013, 06:39 PM	#10
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	This it? http://nmi.craigslist.org/for/4102864257.html Go for it. It can be an adventure...check out CL and maybe there is something else you can buy along the way or someplace to visit. I've driven 4 hours 1-way for BBQ stuff! __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

10-02-2013, 06:52 PM	#11
jsperk Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-27-08 Location: Pittsburgh PA	I would if I was on the look out for one. Then again I drove round trip from Pa to N.H. (22 hours) for my first ceramic grill. Brand new Grill Dome for $200.

10-02-2013, 07:19 PM	#12
Tonybel Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: San Berdoo, CA	Go get it it's worth it.... __________________ Primo Grill Oval XL,Weber Summit Charcoal Grill, Pellet Grill and lots of different size Webers

10-02-2013, 07:20 PM	#13
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	I think he's on his way. That wont last long for sure. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

10-02-2013, 09:02 PM	#14
Dirtbuddy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-24-12 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Canada	I wish i lived in Gaylord Heck of a deal, good luck in getting it! __________________ Kamado Joe Classic, 18.5" WSM w/ CyberQ WiFi, [COLOR="BLUE"]22.5" OTG[/COLOR], [COLOR="Lime"]Weber SJS[/COLOR]