How to spot a Weber Kettle observannce..

Ashmont · 05-20-2010, 01:18 PM

I just wanted to pass along some info in spotting a Weber Kettle or for that matter most any kind of pit smoker. So here we go on my observances:

Brinkman pretty plentiful to find
Weber 18.5" Kettles they are out there
Weber 22.5" Kettle can be found (Usually a couple a Year)
WSM almost impossible 18.5! 22.5 are too new.

What I have found is that most are found:

On Big Trash days
The eve before on trash days at the curb.
Most plentiful during the spring and fall when people are starting to grill and get a new one or cleaning out the garage for winter and tossing the grill..
Houses that are for-sale....
Apartment complexes usually last day or two of the month when rent is due. Sometimes a day or two into the month.
Near college towns in early May right before graduation
Not to many at garage sales but Estate sales where everything must go you might find something but rarely.

If you do have some cash keep an eye out on Craiglist for something called out as "BBQ PIT" What I found that the possibility increases when somebody does not know what they have. They label "BBQ PIT" ( I got a WSM for 40.00 this way.

Reuseit.com you seee more 18.5 kettles but 22.5 or out there. Everyone feel free to add your experiences!

As founding member of Weber's for life I must ask that you reallocate whenever possible. Keep your eye out and you will find one. I will be sure keep looking for deserving Brethren/ Sisterin...

Chef Jim · 05-20-2010, 04:26 PM

Good advise, but these are few and far between around this area. If they do show up they are usually over priced.

bbqbull · 05-20-2010, 07:36 PM

I use the search on Craigslist.
I type in bbq, then I type in Weber grills.

Hofy · 05-20-2010, 10:25 PM

I am always searching craigslist. I spotted a garage sale lastnight that started today. They listed a Weber charcoal grill with side table. I was thinking Performer but my gut was saying Platinum. I stopped by this morning on my way to work. Sure enough, next to the garage sat a blue Platinum. Too bad they wanted $150

No sale from me.

stiffy · 05-20-2010, 10:59 PM

Find your local metal dump and do a drive-by daily, I have gotten 4 Weber's since April alone this way.

Single Fin Smoker · 05-21-2010, 02:03 AM

My newest Weber is a Blue one touch- my dad found it in the dumpster at the condo plex they live in. Grate was shot, but the rest of it is beautiful! I love the ash catcher(which I have marveled over for years).
The best Webers to own, are ones that are rescued...

05-20-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
Ashmont Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-13-05 Location: St. Louis MO	How to spot a Weber Kettle observannce.. I just wanted to pass along some info in spotting a Weber Kettle or for that matter most any kind of pit smoker. So here we go on my observances: Brinkman pretty plentiful to find Weber 18.5" Kettles they are out there Weber 22.5" Kettle can be found (Usually a couple a Year) WSM almost impossible 18.5! 22.5 are too new. What I have found is that most are found: On Big Trash days The eve before on trash days at the curb. Most plentiful during the spring and fall when people are starting to grill and get a new one or cleaning out the garage for winter and tossing the grill.. Houses that are for-sale.... Apartment complexes usually last day or two of the month when rent is due. Sometimes a day or two into the month. Near college towns in early May right before graduation Not to many at garage sales but Estate sales where everything must go you might find something but rarely. If you do have some cash keep an eye out on Craiglist for something called out as "BBQ PIT" What I found that the possibility increases when somebody does not know what they have. They label "BBQ PIT" ( I got a WSM for 40.00 this way. Reuseit.com you seee more 18.5 kettles but 22.5 or out there. Everyone feel free to add your experiences! As founding member of Weber's for life I must ask that you reallocate whenever possible. Keep your eye out and you will find one. I will be sure keep looking for deserving Brethren/ Sisterin... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ashmont Proud member of Brethren Weber's for life (Rescued 7 kettles in 2007, 1 in 2008, 2 in 2009 and 1 in 2010 Three of which I have and 8 that have gone to Brethren. PM me to get on the waiting list) Weber Kettle Dabomb Weber Kettle Justintime Weber Kettle (Yet to be named by Daughter) Evil Twin Suggested! Weber Kettle Grace WSM "Winni" WSM "Dumas" One Smokey Joe UDS "Peggy Sue" http://ashsmoderndayclubhouse.blogspot.com/

05-20-2010, 04:26 PM	#2
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida	Good advise, but these are few and far between around this area. If they do show up they are usually over priced. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. [B][COLOR=Black] I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet.[/COLOR][/B] [URL]http://www.chef-jim.com[/URL] [FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma]A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.[/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT] [COLOR=Red][COLOR=Black] [/COLOR][/COLOR]

05-20-2010, 07:36 PM	#3
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	I use the search on Craigslist. I type in bbq, then I type in Weber grills. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

05-20-2010, 10:25 PM	#4
Hofy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: Outskirts of the Internet	I am always searching craigslist. I spotted a garage sale lastnight that started today. They listed a Weber charcoal grill with side table. I was thinking Performer but my gut was saying Platinum. I stopped by this morning on my way to work. Sure enough, next to the garage sat a blue Platinum. Too bad they wanted $150 No sale from me. __________________ If I wanted to cook on gas, I would stay inside and use the stove.

05-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#6
Single Fin Smoker is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-06 Location: Huntington Beach California	My newest Weber is a Blue one touch- my dad found it in the dumpster at the condo plex they live in. Grate was shot, but the rest of it is beautiful! I love the ash catcher(which I have marveled over for years). The best Webers to own, are ones that are rescued... __________________ Sidartha translated: Every wish fullfilled Keiki Kai UDS(Norco II) WSM Webber Kettle True stainless kegerator w/cheap 1/2 barrel 10'6 EC single fin 10' Minchington 2-1 set up

05-20-2010, 10:59 PM	#5
stiffy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-26-09 Location: NW, MO	Find your local metal dump and do a drive-by daily, I have gotten 4 Weber's since April alone this way.

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