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Saw a performer at a garage sale today..


 
Stephen Scaggs

Stephen Scaggs

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I thought I might have been in luck. It was marked 25.00, but grate, charcoal baskets and frame in some areas are really rusted. The lid is chipped pretty good on the edge. I know that some things can be replaced such as grates, but the frame is not great. I guess the ash catcher, lid holder and thermometer would cost more than the asking price. Any thoughts on whether I should try to get it or wait for something in better condition?

Steve
 
Thanks for confirming my thoughts. I see people getting working grills for not too much more. If the frame was good it would be a different story, but I think it's just too far gone.
 
I was there early this morning, so hopefully someone will get it. It just had too many problems for me. I'm gonna keep looking though. I would really like a performer, and a 18.5 ots, and a smokey joe, and the rest of the makings for a mini wsm...........
 
A lot of guys would have picked it up. I think of my SJ, OTS and WSM as cooking tools, or a means to and end. I'm not really a collector, or restorer, or flipper/dealer so I probably would have passed on it. I like seeing the restored cookers but I don't really need/want another project.
 
I'm not a flipper either. I'm looking for good examples to keep. I wouldn't mind a chip or a little bit of rust, but this one was almost a total. It was almost like "what is still good and serviceable on this thing?". There wasn't much good left.
 
Was it the older stainless steel top? What color was the kettle?
A Red SS would be worth double that. Especially if it had the gas assist.
 
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