Mickey, why aren't you buying either of these? The prices aren't bad and they are in great condition. One guy wants it gone so bad he's asking someone to make him an offer. I bet he would take $180.
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/for/4820363164.html
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ppd/4811246614.html
Shawn,
I snagged one today. A nice one in great shape, 2011 model.
There were problems with the others you linked to. I had seen them both advertised and made inquiries. The one that is now listed for $225 was originally $275.
When I told the seller that a new one could be had for $14 more he told me he had about $375 in it including shipping and taxes. I asked why he thought I should pay taxes to him and also pay his shipping costs.
I told him UPS would have nothing to do with our deal if we made one. I'd pick it up myself.
He just didn't get it. But at least he dropped his price. I think $225 is still too much for used 18.5 WSM.
I saw the other one. It was at a flea market. Was it really new? I'm not sure. But there was a box.�� New? Maybe, maybe not. He wanted $239 and his rock bottom was $225. I saw it when I bought my SJS from him to make my mini WSM.
We were too far apart money wise. My tops was $150.
And as I said, I got a nice one today for $140. The seller had just gotten a 22.5 and had a tiny patio so the other had to go.
I could tell he had taken care of it meticulously. He even had installed that lid hinge with the quick release pin, a lid gasket and a grommet.
Also added was the original Weber cover which he said, due to the hinge, was a tight squeeze. So he gave me two other covers that do fit.
One of them is a Classic Series Hickory Cover. Looks real nice. Breathable material but I don't think it's waterproof.
The other is a Classic Accessories Veranda Smoker Cover. and is rubber lined. I wonder which I should use?
He even gave me a thermometer and some cherry wood which I guess he didn't fancy. Heck of a nice guy. I'm going to have to bring him some ribs.
It was a good day.