Used 22.5 WSM (vs kettle)

cullenbranson · 08-18-2015, 01:15 PM

Long time proud owner of a OTS here. I smoke and grill on it. I've never owned anything else. Probably my favorite possession due to its simplicity and functional use. I have an opportunity to purchase a used WSM 22.5" for $150. Considerations for purchase are: is it right price? I have limited space and fear of the unknown.

I'm considering it because I could use the cook space occasionally. Anyone have both units or strong opinions either way? Thanks.

Smokedawg86 · 08-18-2015, 01:26 PM

Not sure of the shape, but if it's in good shape, I'd go for it. As for function, I have both and love both. With just those 2 things, you can pretty much cook anything you want any way you want to cook it. Not sure of your setup, but I'm glad to have both. I love them both, but if you can ONLY have one, i would keep my kettle for it's versatility. When run properly, I have found the WSM to be much easier to leave unattended for periods of time and has smaller dips and spikes than the kettle when I"m smoking. All that to say if possible and in good shape, scoop up the WSM and keep the kettle. You will not regret it.

yakdung · 08-18-2015, 01:30 PM

It is a great price if it is not damaged or chipped.

KevinJ · 08-18-2015, 01:35 PM

If it's not damage and has a tight fit that is a great price.

Ron_L · 08-18-2015, 01:41 PM

$150 for a 22.5" WSM in good condition is a steal! You can never have too many cookers :_D

cheez59 · 08-18-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

$150 for a 22.5" WSM in good condition is a steal! You can never have too many cookers :_D

+1 on this. Smokin deal right there that will not last long.

RDOwens · 08-18-2015, 01:46 PM

Agreed with the others. If the WSM is in good shape, $150 is a very good price. Do you know why it is available?

Skip · 08-18-2015, 01:52 PM

Why don't you have this already. I would have called them whenever I saw this and offered to paypal the money immediately even if it were 3 am. Watch for the cops when you leave because you are basically stealing it.

grantw · 08-18-2015, 01:57 PM

Get it, a designed smoker is not the same as a grill, its a better smoker than the kettle, the kettle is a great grill.

DjPorkchop · 08-18-2015, 01:58 PM

If its not beat up for $150, I would grab it quickly.

cullenbranson · 08-18-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinJ

If it's not damage and has a tight fit that is a great price.

Interesting "tight fit" comment. I've been eyeing these new for a while. The first thing I notice on showroom floors is the doors appear to be loose fitting. Is this by design, or is it a bad assembly, and is that the reason for your warning? thanks

cullenbranson · 08-18-2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RDOwens

Agreed with the others. If the WSM is in good shape, $150 is a very good price. Do you know why it is available?

only comment so far is that the thermo is stuck. which i don't really care about . . . I think. I can't imagine it serves much of a purpose??

Smokedawg86 · 08-18-2015, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cullenbranson

only comment so far is that the thermo is stuck. which i don't really care about . . . I think. I can't imagine it serves much of a purpose??

Those thermos are easily replaceable. I concur with all the others. I still smoke on my kettle occasionally, but having a dedicated smoker has changed my life. You will also love the capacity of that thing.

Bob C Cue · 08-18-2015, 02:44 PM

Better hurry before it's gone!

yakdung · 08-18-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cullenbranson

only comment so far is that the thermo is stuck. which i don't really care about . . . I think. I can't imagine it serves much of a purpose??

Not needed. Run Forest run... before someone beats you to it.

08-18-2015, 01:15 PM	#1
cullenbranson Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-12-15 Location: Wentzville, MO Name/Nickname : Cullen	Used 22.5 WSM (vs kettle) Long time proud owner of a OTS here. I smoke and grill on it. I've never owned anything else. Probably my favorite possession due to its simplicity and functional use. I have an opportunity to purchase a used WSM 22.5" for $150. Considerations for purchase are: is it right price? I have limited space and fear of the unknown. I'm considering it because I could use the cook space occasionally. Anyone have both units or strong opinions either way? Thanks.

08-18-2015, 01:35 PM	#4
KevinJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-09-15 Location: Pensacola, FL	If it's not damage and has a tight fit that is a great price. __________________ MAK Grills ★ Gateway 30gal Weber Performer w/SnS & Vortex WGA :plane: [SIZE="2"][I]All American Moinkballer[/I][/SIZE] 🇺🇸

08-18-2015, 01:41 PM	#5
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	$150 for a 22.5" WSM in good condition is a steal! You can never have too many cookers :_D __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

08-18-2015, 01:52 PM	#8
Skip is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-24-07 Location: Wantagh, NY	Why don't you have this already. I would have called them whenever I saw this and offered to paypal the money immediately even if it were 3 am. Watch for the cops when you leave because you are basically stealing it. __________________ Yeah it looks good...but how does it smell? "you're eating tree RAT, tree RAT, you're eating RAT!" -- landarc

08-18-2015, 01:57 PM	#9
grantw is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-13-12 Location: canada	Get it, a designed smoker is not the same as a grill, its a better smoker than the kettle, the kettle is a great grill. __________________ Backwoods party,22.5 wsm,18.5 wsm,14.5 wsm, smokey joe, performer,22.5 kettle.

08-18-2015, 01:26 PM	#2
Smokedawg86 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-12-15 Location: Dallas, Texas	Not sure of the shape, but if it's in good shape, I'd go for it. As for function, I have both and love both. With just those 2 things, you can pretty much cook anything you want any way you want to cook it. Not sure of your setup, but I'm glad to have both. I love them both, but if you can ONLY have one, i would keep my kettle for it's versatility. When run properly, I have found the WSM to be much easier to leave unattended for periods of time and has smaller dips and spikes than the kettle when I"m smoking. All that to say if possible and in good shape, scoop up the WSM and keep the kettle. You will not regret it.

08-18-2015, 01:30 PM	#3
yakdung is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-12-10 Location: Houston, Texas	It is a great price if it is not damaged or chipped.

08-18-2015, 01:46 PM	#7
RDOwens Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-10-09 Location: Millville, NJ	Agreed with the others. If the WSM is in good shape, $150 is a very good price. Do you know why it is available?

08-18-2015, 01:58 PM	#10
DjPorkchop is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-24-13 Location: Marion,IL	If its not beat up for $150, I would grab it quickly. __________________ UDS \| BP UDS \| Weber OTS \| Weber Smokey Joe Never be afraid to try something new. Amateurs built the Ark, Professionals built the Titanic

08-18-2015, 02:44 PM	#14
Bob C Cue Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-16-14 Location: St. Louis, MO	Better hurry before it's gone! __________________ MAK 1Star Weber OTG Pit Barrel Cooker Thermapen Classic Thermoworks Smoke [I]Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast[/I].