Broke Down...Gonna Buy It... Copper vs. Black?

[ChristopherC]

Ok, so I broke down and decided to add the Weber Performer Deluxe to my arsenal. Now I just have to decide whether it is worth the extra $20 + tax ($22.60) CDN to get the COPPER kettle vs. the BLACK?

HELP!

Poll attached.

 

[BillSmith]

Copper is very unique so I think it would be worth the $20.

 

[M Craw]

Copper.

 

[Brad Olson]

They cook the same, so I'd spend the $22.60 on a couple of nice steaks. Or beer, if there's beer in Canada.

 

[Kyle in Woodstock]

Of those two, I'd choose Copper.
I love my Crimson colored Performer. Crate and Barrel also sells a very cool Slate Blue color, but I'm not sure if have that store in Canada.

 

[Andrew IBSP]

I'd go with black and buy some steaks as Brad suggested, or a few bags of charcoal.

 

[Bruce Bissonnette]

For me personally, I would go with Black. If I bought a different color I know I would be more concerned with keeping it looking clean then just "cooking" on it. As someone said spend the extra $22 on beer or steaks, if you can find steaks for $22....LOL

 

[Michael Richards]

If YOU really want the Copper don't let the $22 stand in your way. This is a one time buy, you won't remember that $22 in five years if you get what you want, but you will regret not spend the few extra dollars if you don't get want you want. Make sure you order what you want!!!

 

[Dan Leighton]

Definitely go for the copper. If you keep the lid clean, it will stand out.

 

[Lynn Dollar]

Well, I hear the women really fall for a man who cooks on a copper Kettle ..............

 

[Richard in NS]

They say that all the kettles are black to begin with and then the copper is added on top. That means an extra layer of enamel which means better protection. Not sure if this is true but sounds like a good excuse to get the copper.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Well, I’d do black but, Richard does make a reasonable point. If you really have a Jones for the copper, do that it’s only 22 bucks!

 

[J Grotz]

Life is in color, not black and white. Get the copper.

 

[ChristopherC]

LOL...

They say that all the kettles are black to begin with and then the copper is added on top. That means an extra layer of enamel which means better protection. Not sure if this is true but sounds like a good excuse to get the copper.

 

[ChristopherC]

There is the likelihood I can get the Black on Wednesday but might have to wait 10 days for the Copper.....

 

[Ben in MO]

It's all your personal preference. However black goes with everything. It's the classic color and that's why I went black. Get the copper if you want something that stands apart from the standard.

 

[SteveF (Alpine)]

Get the one you want; don’t let the $20 enter the equation

 

[Bill - MO]

Black kettles have their uses, but if I could only have one or two kettles they wouldn't be black.

 

[ChristopherC]

Thanks for all the input and votes guys! I have ordered the....

COPPER WEBER PERFORMER DELUXE

Should arrive anytime before next Thursday Aug 27th.

Looking forward to adding it to my arsenal...I think I am set now...I will have:

1) Weber Summit S670 (9 years old)
2) Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 (new)
3) Weber Performer Deluxe (new)
4) Weber Go-Anywhere (1 year old)
5) Weber Q2200 (1 year old)


Also ordered a vortex knockoff and the Slow N Sear...so I think I am all set to cook just about anything!

 

[Kyle in Woodstock]

Thanks for all the input and votes guys! I have ordered the....

COPPER WEBER PERFORMER DELUXE

Should arrive anytime before next Thursday Aug 27th.

Looking forward to adding it to my arsenal...I think I am set now...I will have:

1) Weber Summit S670 (9 years old)
2) Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5 (new)
3) Weber Performer Deluxe (new)
4) Weber Go-Anywhere (1 year old)
5) Weber Q2200 (1 year old)


Also ordered a vortex knockoff and the Slow N Sear...so I think I am all set to cook just about anything!

Very nice! Sounds like you have a very nice family of grills!

When assembling your Performer, don't over-tighten any of the bolts that fix to the kettle bowl or lid. You can always re-tighten them, but if you over-tighten them you can create paint issues/pops. I've always made mine just tight enough and had no issues.