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Do the price of Webers really vary that much? They're the most sought after brand for the majority of the bbq-buying demographic, I would have thought. Just get it bought and stop being a Munki.

duncs500 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:37 pm

Rich B wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:57 am

duncs500 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:55 am

Well I couldn't buy one earlier because I was moving house and didn't want to move extra shit, and is it not better to buy off season anyway?

if you can get a much cheaper price, then sure - but buying something that you won’t be using for 8 months is a bit odd mate! Who knows what will happen before next summer!

I can live with a bit odd.

Isn't it better to buy it cheap, and even if it doesn't get used this side of Christmas, stick it in the garage ready for that first nice day. The alternative is to panic buy one for more money when the nice day appears... I dunno, maybe my logic is flawed.

Apart from buying an outdoor cooker, rather than a BBQ, your money-saving logic is perfect Duncs. Are you part Northern?

Well, a few places showing 20% off at the moment.

Meh, not being a Munki, just though that someone (mainly unzippy TBH! ) may have some insight on the model/s I mentioned.

I didn't intend to debate anything other than the respective models... but you never know what's going to upset Rich.

Swervin_Mervin wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:09 pm

duncs500 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 2:37 pm

Rich B wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:57 am if you can get a much cheaper price, then sure - but buying something that you won’t be using for 8 months is a bit odd mate! Who knows what will happen before next summer!

I can live with a bit odd.

Isn't it better to buy it cheap, and even if it doesn't get used this side of Christmas, stick it in the garage ready for that first nice day. The alternative is to panic buy one for more money when the nice day appears... I dunno, maybe my logic is flawed.

Apart from buying an outdoor cooker, rather than a BBQ, your money-saving logic is perfect Duncs. Are you part Northern?

Well I do have a fair bit of Scottish heritage which may expain it! If I had moved earlier in the summer I would have bought there and then, but it got delayed so I might as well procrastinate and overthink for a while now.

duncs500 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 4:11 pm Well, a few places showing 20% off at the moment.

Meh, not being a Munki, just though that someone (mainly unzippy TBH! ) may have some insight on the model/s I mentioned.

I didn't intend to debate anything other than the respective models... but you never know what's going to upset Rich.

Sorry Duncs, I was away from my phone - buying flip flops for next summer...

How about people's plans to try Greek food in the next year or two?

Nah, I don't like lamb. I've got plans to try Pho for my 40th in 2023 though.

Sounds a little hasty to me.

JLv3.0 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 3:34 pm Do the price of Webers really vary that much? They're the most sought after brand for the majority of the bbq-buying demographic, I would have thought. Just get it bought and stop being a Munki.

They do, I bought mine for nearly half price because it was last years model and now some of the shape specific the accessories are up in the sale too because they no longer fit. They’ve changed the hinge on the new model, that was it.

Does the purchase price of a BBQ really warrant such strategising in terms of minimising the outlay?

JLv3.0 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:27 pm Does the purchase price of anything really warrant such strategising in terms of minimising the outlay?

Yes

Waiting a month saved me £300! Bit different to buying 7 months early though but I’d argue you could get use out of it over winter.

The Genesis II E310 is £900 RRP! That’s what I’d like but when they’re close to half price at the end of season is the time to buy.

I LOVE an out of season bargain...

I’ve saved loads over the years, buying stuff at seeming odd times - tents at the end of the summer season, BBQ’s in Winter, even an Ice Axe and Crampons in a heatwave...

For the most part, the purchase sits in the garage or the wardrobe for months where it makes no difference. Then the first time you use it you remember how much you saved...

I mean, why spend more on anything than you need to - least that’s they way I look at it...

Edit - that’s a good looking Grill Jobbo - can be got for £700 odd

They’ve been as low as £520 previously, so I’m waiting until they’re somewhere closer to £500. Or getting a Spirit II.

Can’t really justify spending so much more on an outdoor grill than the oven and hob

Blimey, I didn’t realise we were talking about £900 bbqs!

I’d like to be this sensible, but I tend to go, “ooh! New hinge!” etc and buy the new version.