Holy Grail 5000/Platinum with Glass Cabinet in suburban Chicago area


 
Jon Tofte

Jon Tofte

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Here's what appears to be a complete 5000/Platinum Series? Genesis with the glass cabinetry intact and only $140. Better move quick if this is something you have wanted. The cabinetry always reminds me of my 1980's college stereo cabinet.

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Man, that one has it all, doesn't it? Ad should read, Must love Durawood (which I do!)

EDIT: That is too beautiful to be a barbeque. So impractical, too.
 
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Ed Pinnell said:
Man, that one has it all, doesn't it? Ad should read, Must love Durawood (which I do!)

EDIT: That is too beautiful to be a barbeque. So impractical, too.
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I had a stereo cabinet with doors like this. If I can mount my 8-track under this firebox, oh, that's the ultimate setup.... But seriously, glass doors that never rust, that is indeed appealing.
 
I saw that one too, it's close to me. It looks like a nice grill but I personally don't want a NG grill. I especially don't want to pay for it and cap off their gasline, and then have to aquire the parts to convert it to LP. I hope someone else grabs it before I do all the stuff I just said I wouldn't do.
 
It's kind of amazing how many nice NG grills I have been coming across around here. I know getting the parts isn't a problem, but it's still an extra step I don't really want to take. The only thing I really want right now is a Skyline so it's easier for me to be picky. If that grill stays on for awhile and I can get for less then I will take the plunge.
 
Steve Hoch said:
It's kind of amazing how many nice NG grills I have been coming across around here. I know getting the parts isn't a problem, but it's still an extra step I don't really want to take. The only thing I really want right now is a Skyline so it's easier for me to be picky. If that grill stays on for awhile and I can get for less then I will take the plunge.
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Steve, what is unique about a Skyline that you covet it so?
 
Do we agree that this grill has potentially more value than a Skyline, and that it is undervalued at the asking price? The Skyline was a special economy edition, or at least close to an entry level grill, while the 5000 was the top of the line no-holds-barred luxury version. If it's not your cup of tea, it would be the ultimate bargaining chip in a trade, IMO.
 
Ed Pinnell said:
Do we agree that this grill has potentially more value than a Skyline, and that it is undervalued at the asking price? The Skyline was a special economy edition, or at least close to an entry level grill, while the 5000 was the top of the line no-holds-barred luxury version. If it's not your cup of tea, it would be the ultimate bargaining chip in a trade, IMO.
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Ed, you're right as always. If I wasn't in the middle of a bathroom remodel I would probably be more excited about it. If it wasn't 30 degrees here and snowing, I would probably be more excited about it. If it's still available in a couple of days I will still try and get it because it is very cool.
 
Steve Hoch said:
Ed, you're right as always. If I wasn't in the middle of a bathroom remodel I would probably be more excited about it. If it wasn't 30 degrees here and snowing, I would probably be more excited about it. If it's still available in a couple of days I will still try and get it because it is very cool.
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Ok, I get it. Sometimes life gets in the way of our leisurely pursuits, and while it may well be a Holy Grail to some, it may not be the grill that one has his sights set on. As for me, while I'd like to have it, I think i would just as equally like to have someone else own it who appreciates it as I do so I don't have to decide what to do with it.

EDIT: Besides, I really think this grill belongs indoors because of the glass doors. In all honesty, if they were still being sold today I would never buy one for that reason. My Holy Grail is the model below this one, the 4000, which I am fortunate enough to have.
 
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That's the problem. I do want it, and I would try my best to make it brand new again. It would then become part of my permanent collection because I would become emotionally attached to it and couldn't let it go. Realistically though, I need to finish this bathroom or my wife is going to throw me out😀
 
Steve Hoch said:
That's the problem. I do want it, and I would try my best to make it brand new again. It would then become part of my permanent collection because I would become emotionally attached to it and couldn't let it go.
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I know that feelin!

Every time I see those glass doors I think about the time I hit a sprinkler head with a lawnmower and it ended up in the middle of the street in front of my neighbor's house...
 
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