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05-01-2014, 03:00 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: 05-21-12
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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Weber 26.75 now or wait
I've been scouring C/L for a couple years now and have not found a used Weber 26 anywhere around me. Are they that hard to find used at a good price? Since we are at that time of year that we spend more time around the bbq I WANT another grill. I currently have a UDS and a Weber 22.5 otg. I am not sure if I should just bite the bullet and get the 26.75 at HD. The other option is to buy another 22.5 off of C/L as they seem to pop up every couple of months at a decent price.
Those of you that have the 26.75 and a 22.5, do you use the 22.5 much? Would you prefer to have 2 22.5's over one 26.75? I think I just might go and pick it up today, but I just hat paying full price for things like this. That and I have been jealous of all the farkers on here showing their latest C/L score. One day that will be me I'm tellin ya. Advice, poking, prodding, pushing, etc expected and appreciated. |
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05-01-2014, 03:24 PM | #2 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 06-04-12
Location: NOVA via NOLA
Name/Nickname : David
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I have been looking really hard at the 26.75' at HD myself. I am interested to see the responses here.
What I'd REALLY like is a 26.75" Stainless Performer....
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05-01-2014, 03:51 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-22-13
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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If i needed another smoker (which i don't) and if i need a bigger smoker (which i don't) then i'd buy a 85 gallon drum and make it work just like a Big Poppa drum and have the charcoal basket come up and sit right below the cooking grate to grill and sear.
That way you got a bad a** huge drum smoker and also a grill all in one machine.
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05-01-2014, 04:08 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: 09-02-12
Location: Kentucky
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I love my 26" kettle. It isn't too large, you can just pile the coals to one side and cook over the coals for small cooks. If you like to go indirect on the kettle, it really frees up some space. The lid holder is angled much better than a performers holder. You don't see them used really because the people who get them don't get rid of them. I wish they made a performer version because I do love having the table on my performer. Just be cautious with the grates on them, Weber replacement grates are $100!
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05-01-2014, 04:15 PM | #6 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 05-20-11
Location: Berkeley, CA
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26'rs are hard to Come by. It seems like a member on Weber Kettle Club find's one only every few weeks. Typical asking price is 100-150 for the newer ones. Once you factor in the effort/luck and waiting time, OR cost to ship of a used one from another location then You're likely better off buying new. There's a guy in TN that clearances 26.75 closeouts for ~200 regularly if you know someone that can grab and ship it. Good luck
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05-01-2014, 04:27 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: 05-21-12
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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Glad to know I'm not the only one that really wants one, but can't find'em used.
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05-01-2014, 04:59 PM | #8 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 08-27-13
Location: Princeton, TX
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I'm waiting for a Ranch to show up near me.
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05-01-2014, 05:14 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 10-16-10
Location: Culver City, CA
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Since I got my 26.75 my 22.5 hasn't seen a lot of action. I mainly keep it for the rotis ring and the fact that it was my first real grill (got it in '93). The 26.75 is crazy versatile with plenty of room for multiple temp zones. I love that thing.
But if anybody knows where I can score a Ranch Kettle....
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05-01-2014, 05:27 PM | #10 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 04-13-14
Location: Truro, Nova Scotia
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I just bought my weber 22.5 kettle about 3 weeks ago and I have only had time to cook on it once but I already love it! However, by the end of the summer I should have a better idea if it is enough grill space for me.
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05-01-2014, 05:28 PM | #11 |
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Join Date: 05-21-12
Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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05-01-2014, 05:31 PM | #12 |
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Location: Oak Harbor, WA
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They are great grills for sure. Most of my cooking is done with a sear at the end if needed. I tend to cook more than is needed, just in case of that unexpected guest, but most times just so I can have leftovers. My problem is I run out of room at times between the meat, veggies, apps, etc.
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05-01-2014, 05:35 PM | #13 | |
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05-01-2014, 05:45 PM | #14 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 04-09-12
Location: Ft Mudge AT
Name/Nickname : Ron
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I have multiple kettles and doing multiple chickens or other things for me is fun trying to keep everything balanced, however if that is not for you then get the 26" and call it good p.s if it were me get the 26" that way one will come up on C/L
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05-01-2014, 05:47 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: 11-24-11
Location: Middletown, PA
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Years ago I was hung up on gas grills because they heated faster. Then I discovered this site and the joys of charcoal and how to heat it FAST. I have a 22" silver and a gold kettles and I buy them or salvage them whenever I can. I am hooked on weber kettles!
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