It looks brand new in the picture. We don't get all that many Webers for sale here in Craigslist and when they do turn up at a decent price, they don't stay long. I looked around and new ones in this area are about $90. I really would rather have a gold I think. Are they worth the difference in cost?
Ahhh.... mentioning the One Touch Gold changes perspective!
I waited until I was able to find a gold on CL. I am glad I did. I got it for 40 bucks with a bag of charcoal. It was already 11 years old when I did so. Was not shiny and new, rather a rugged backyard veteran is how I viewed it. Personally though after using it for 2 plus years, at this point I would of paid full price retail if I had to. And I am a cheap bugger!
I LOVE the ash catcher on the gold. Some folks may not think it is not worth the price, but I cook on mine 2-3 times weekly every week, so for me the convenience is definitely worth it.
All depends on your timing, needs, and wants. If you have a little dough around, buy new and you can begin cooking on it by the weekend maybe even. If you want a CL deal of the year it may take a year to find one. I got my CL deal of the century a couple of weeks back, but I had been looking almost daily for 3 years and finally landed the big score. 3 years is a loooong time to wait.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110560
Amazon has them new for $135, free shipping, no tax. Best price I can find for a new one. The gold models I think also come with the hinge grate, which is wonderful as well. If you do buy new and do not have a protected area, sport for the cover, as that also would help your investment. Or pick one up down the road a little later.
Either way... good luck and let us know what ya decide! :thumb:
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