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Title: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 02:32:16 PM
Just kidding RG ;) ;) ;)

I was in one of my local Walmarts today after reading RG's post & waited over an hour for the Manger to return from lunch. He then told me the Pit boss 700 FB was not on sale at $173 but he was happy that I was not mad as I was the first customer ever that came in with a third party price & was told it was wrong without them yelling at him lol.

He said look i will take you to the trailer & show you that it is $385.00 not $173.00. So we went out there so he could scan it for me..... guess what $173.00 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  He said wow you were right ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

He then said since you were so nice (he really said that...... I will sell it to you for  $150.00  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I said I just can't buy it today.....He said just ask for me & I will give you that price in the next two weeks.


So what is my Problem.........?........My wife will kill me if I buy it??? ??? ??? ??? ??? 
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: TMB on December 14, 2017, 02:38:07 PM
BUY IT, worth the pain at that price!!!!!!!!!   Man even Kimmie wouldn't pass that up ;)
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: teesquare on December 14, 2017, 02:41:06 PM
This situation causes me to pause and contemplate the wisdom of the Great BBQ-fucius, who said:

"It is always easier to ask forgiveness...than permission..." ;) ;D :D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: smokeasaurus on December 14, 2017, 02:55:31 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: TMB on December 14, 2017, 03:02:53 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............
Heck buy it send it to me, I'll resend it back tell your wife Tommy sent it to me.... :D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: smoker pete on December 14, 2017, 03:33:19 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

Buy it and turn around and sell it brand new for $250 - $300 and make a quick $100 plus ... Then give the money to your wife ...  :D :D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 04:06:14 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............
Heck buy it send it to me, I'll resend it back tell your wife Tommy sent it to me.... :D

Tommy I think I gave you that same answer a few years ago...lol
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 04:07:38 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

Buy it and turn around and sell it brand new for $250 - $300 and make a quick $100 plus ... Then give the money to your wife ...  :D :D

She would be happy & I get to live for another day :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 04:09:43 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........

Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Big Dawg on December 14, 2017, 04:21:25 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........



This situation causes me to pause and contemplate the wisdom of the Great BBQ-fucius, who said:

"It is always easier to ask forgiveness...than permission..." ;) ;D :D

Most definitely what Tee said ! ! !





BD
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: tomcrete1 on December 14, 2017, 04:23:33 PM
Awesome Deal! Go for it!!!  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 04:27:26 PM
Awesome Deal! Go for it!!!  :thumbup:

Thanks Tom & everyone
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: smokeasaurus on December 14, 2017, 05:06:17 PM
I still have my 700 FB well over a year now and not a problem with it. A solid performer at a great price point. It has pretty big temp swings but don't let that bother you.......it is programmed that way for a bunch of tasty smoke.
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: TentHunteR on December 14, 2017, 05:43:23 PM
I'll keep this simple...   Why are you still reading this?   GO BUY IT!!!   8)
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: RAD on December 14, 2017, 05:48:45 PM
I'll keep this simple...   Why are you still reading this?   GO BUY IT!!!   8)
x2 - if i could find that deal around here i would be posting pictures of it in my backyard.  ;D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Pam Gould on December 14, 2017, 06:09:17 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 06:13:06 PM
I still have my 700 FB well over a year now and not a problem with it. A solid performer at a great price point. It has pretty big temp swings but don't let that bother you.......it is programmed that way for a bunch of tasty smoke.

Its my wife's temp swings that worry me Smoke ;) ;' ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 06:15:47 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........

Pam you are always the voice of good reason
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Pam Gould on December 14, 2017, 06:34:26 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........

Pam you are always the voice of good reason
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
I can't get that Weber for $50.00..I tried..wonder why..it's $99..even that isn't bad..I have a 22" at the lake..need one for home..my gasser died...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

OMG...I got one for $50..yeah me..and hubby is buying it..Merry christmas to me..lol  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 14, 2017, 06:54:00 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........

Pam you are always the voice of good reason
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
I can't get that Weber for $50.00..I tried..wonder why..it's $99..even that isn't bad..I have a 22" at the lake..need one for home..my gasser died...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

OMG...I got one for $50..yeah me..and hubby is buying it..Merry christmas to me..lol  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.


good for you ;D
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: tomcrete1 on December 14, 2017, 09:32:38 PM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........

Pam you are always the voice of good reason
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
I can't get that Weber for $50.00..I tried..wonder why..it's $99..even that isn't bad..I have a 22" at the lake..need one for home..my gasser died...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

OMG...I got one for $50..yeah me..and hubby is buying it..Merry christmas to me..lol  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.


good for you ;D

Heck of a deal! congrats!
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Pam Gould on December 15, 2017, 09:21:52 AM
150.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  you gotta go for that deal.............

sad part is they have a Weber 22 for $50.00 so for $200.00 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)   Hey she can only kill me once,


I really want the 22 because I love my 18 just wish it were larger........


Pam you are always the voice of good reason
I'll take that Weber  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
I can't get that Weber for $50.00..I tried..wonder why..it's $99..even that isn't bad..I have a 22" at the lake..need one for home..my gasser died...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

OMG...I got one for $50..yeah me..and hubby is buying it..Merry christmas to me..lol  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.


good for you ;D

Heck of a deal! congrats!
I cancelled the order..it looks like a Weber but it's not..didn't want a knock off..damn WalMart anyways..lol..I need to pay bettter attention..I even had it paid for..but it's cancelled. Someone up there likes me.  .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: UPDATE: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 22, 2017, 01:52:17 PM
OK I went to Walmart today to buy the Pit Boss 700FB

I raided by spare change bottle & came up with $70.00 plus change. I waited a week going back & forth on should i buy it for $150.00.  or will my wife kill me as money has been short around our house but I figured with tax...... only around $89.00 would show up on the CC....not bad right????  You can't kill someone for $89.00 Right? ::) ::) ::)

On the back of my mind I was thinking the wise one Pam was right I should buy the 22 Weber original for $50.00 on clearance.

I don't need a pellet grill. yet the sear feature is great...baking :P :P :P & it would be fun to learn on a new cooker. Slow cooking would be nice!

But


I am a simple guy that is not crazy about smoked food (the Yankee in me).

I love my 18.5 Weber & a Gasser but I always wanted the 22 inch.

Space to store it & buying more fuel?

The money :'( :'( :'( :'(

I have always just loved charcoal & gas.

I love my wife & want to stay married ??? ??? ???


But

When it came down to it I did not listen to Pam or my wife(don't buy a thing) & figured This is too good a deal to pass up... I must buy it ;D ;D ;D

So my change jar in hand 45 minutes later I pull into Walmart. I meet the department Mgr. on the way in. He says I still have the three in the trailer plus I put one on the floor ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D He says yes I will give it to you for the $150.00 as promised. :D :D :D :D

He gets called up front so they get the store manager to help me (I think to myself there goes my special price). He said we cleaned out the trailer & they are all gone :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(   I said what...can't be...... ??? ??? ???  He said yes they are all gone... I was sad & very very disappointed at that very moment. :'( :'( :'(



All of a sudden it just hits me.........You may not believe me but it hit me that the PB was not for me but I always wanted the 22 inch Weber. It was number one on my wish list.

God was working for me & Pam was right all along.......I really did not need or want the pitboss but always wanted the 22 Weber.


So i ran over & the one $50.00 22 inch weber was still there I was all over it like a fly on _____ well you get it.

The department manager comes back in & comes to me to say he was sorry. He went on to say  "I thought we still had 4 left but we don't."  I said hey it happens thanks for looking but I will buy this Weber now.  He says Look you have been great both times you were here I will give you the Weber for $20.00.......I said wow thanks :D :D :D :D :D

So what did i learn:

Buy what you really want & need not just a great deal.

God talks to us we just need to listen.

Don't get upset when things don't go the way you think they should.

Never question Pam ;) ;) ;) ;)

I love my wife & i will still be alive.

Steaks ON :D :D :D :D :D   All well that ends well!


Ok My new $20.00 Grill

It is the Original one. The paint has a few marks that i will touch up but no dents & the cover fits well.

All the parts are there

It is black

Plus it was all put together (sorry Tom & Tommy I know no fun ;) ;) ;))



Ok now one more surprise the department manager said if I find one (PB) in the store I will give it to you for $100.00------Ok i will take back what i just said for that price I would have to get it  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? Right??????????    LOL
Title: Re: UPDATE: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Pam Gould on December 22, 2017, 03:16:05 PM
OK I went to Walmart today to buy the Pit Boss 700FB

I raided by spare change bottle & came up with $70.00 plus change. I waited a week going back & forth on should i buy it for $150.00.  or will my wife kill me as money has been short around our house but I figured with tax...... only around $89.00 would show up on the CC....not bad right????  You can't kill someone for $89.00 Right? ::) ::) ::)

On the back of my mind I was thinking the wise one Pam was right I should buy the 22 Weber original for $50.00 on clearance.

I don't need a pellet grill. yet the sear feature is great...baking :P :P :P & it would be fun to learn on a new cooker. Slow cooking would be nice!

But


I am a simple guy that is not crazy about smoked food (the Yankee in me).

I love my 18.5 Weber & a Gasser but I always wanted the 22 inch.

Space to store it & buying more fuel?

The money :'( :'( :'( :'(

I have always just loved charcoal & gas.

I love my wife & want to stay married ??? ??? ???


But

When it came down to it I did not listen to Pam or my wife(don't buy a thing) & figured This is too good a deal to pass up... I must buy it ;D ;D ;D

So my change jar in hand 45 minutes later I pull into Walmart. I meet the department Mgr. on the way in. He says I still have the three in the trailer plus I put one on the floor ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D He says yes I will give it to you for the $150.00 as promised. :D :D :D :D

He gets called up front so they get the store manager to help me (I think to myself there goes my special price). He said we cleaned out the trailer & they are all gone :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(   I said what...can't be...... ??? ??? ???  He said yes they are all gone... I was sad & very very disappointed at that very moment. :'( :'( :'(



All of a sudden it just hits me.........You may not believe me but it hit me that the PB was not for me but I always wanted the 22 inch Weber. It was number one on my wish list.

God was working for me & Pam was right all along.......I really did not need or want the pitboss but always wanted the 22 Weber.


So i ran over & the one $50.00 22 inch weber was still there I was all over it like a fly on _____ well you get it.

The department manager comes back in & comes to me to say he was sorry. He went on to say  "I thought we still had 4 left but we don't."  I said hey it happens thanks for looking but I will buy this Weber now.  He says Look you have been great both times you were here I will give you the Weber for $20.00.......I said wow thanks :D :D :D :D :D

So what did i learn:

Buy what you really want & need not just a great deal.

God talks to us we just need to listen.

Don't get upset when things don't go the way you think they should.

Never question Pam ;) ;) ;) ;)

I love my wife & i will still be alive.

Steaks ON :D :D :D :D :D   All well that ends well!


Ok My new $20.00 Grill

It is the Original one. The paint has a few marks that i will touch up but no dents & the cover fits well.

All the parts are there

It is black

Plus it was all put together (sorry Tom & Tommy I know no fun ;) ;) ;))



Ok now one more surprise the department manager said if I find one (PB) in the store I will give it to you for $100.00------Ok i will take back what i just said for that price I would have to get it  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? Right??????????    LOL
I'm so glad it worked out for you...you deserve it. Enjoy...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: UPDATE: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 22, 2017, 03:42:22 PM
OK I went to Walmart today to buy the Pit Boss 700FB

I raided by spare change bottle & came up with $70.00 plus change. I waited a week going back & forth on should i buy it for $150.00.  or will my wife kill me as money has been short around our house but I figured with tax...... only around $89.00 would show up on the CC....not bad right????  You can't kill someone for $89.00 Right? ::) ::) ::)

On the back of my mind I was thinking the wise one Pam was right I should buy the 22 Weber original for $50.00 on clearance.

I don't need a pellet grill. yet the sear feature is great...baking :P :P :P & it would be fun to learn on a new cooker. Slow cooking would be nice!

But


I am a simple guy that is not crazy about smoked food (the Yankee in me).

I love my 18.5 Weber & a Gasser but I always wanted the 22 inch.

Space to store it & buying more fuel?

The money :'( :'( :'( :'(

I have always just loved charcoal & gas.

I love my wife & want to stay married ??? ??? ???


But

When it came down to it I did not listen to Pam or my wife(don't buy a thing) & figured This is too good a deal to pass up... I must buy it ;D ;D ;D

So my change jar in hand 45 minutes later I pull into Walmart. I meet the department Mgr. on the way in. He says I still have the three in the trailer plus I put one on the floor ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D He says yes I will give it to you for the $150.00 as promised. :D :D :D :D

He gets called up front so they get the store manager to help me (I think to myself there goes my special price). He said we cleaned out the trailer & they are all gone :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(   I said what...can't be...... ??? ??? ???  He said yes they are all gone... I was sad & very very disappointed at that very moment. :'( :'( :'(



All of a sudden it just hits me.........You may not believe me but it hit me that the PB was not for me but I always wanted the 22 inch Weber. It was number one on my wish list.

God was working for me & Pam was right all along.......I really did not need or want the pitboss but always wanted the 22 Weber.


So i ran over & the one $50.00 22 inch weber was still there I was all over it like a fly on _____ well you get it.

The department manager comes back in & comes to me to say he was sorry. He went on to say  "I thought we still had 4 left but we don't."  I said hey it happens thanks for looking but I will buy this Weber now.  He says Look you have been great both times you were here I will give you the Weber for $20.00.......I said wow thanks :D :D :D :D :D

So what did i learn:

Buy what you really want & need not just a great deal.

God talks to us we just need to listen.

Don't get upset when things don't go the way you think they should.

Never question Pam ;) ;) ;) ;)

I love my wife & i will still be alive.

Steaks ON :D :D :D :D :D   All well that ends well!


Ok My new $20.00 Grill

It is the Original one. The paint has a few marks that i will touch up but no dents & the cover fits well.

All the parts are there

It is black

Plus it was all put together (sorry Tom & Tommy I know no fun ;) ;) ;))



Ok now one more surprise the department manager said if I find one (PB) in the store I will give it to you for $100.00------Ok i will take back what i just said for that price I would have to get it  ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? Right??????????    LOL
I'm so glad it worked out for you...you deserve it. Enjoy...☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.

Thanks Pam!!!!
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: FrugalQ on December 22, 2017, 08:12:26 PM
Alls well that ends well
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: RG on December 23, 2017, 07:27:35 AM
Wow! I was pulling for you on the Pitboss. That sear feature is why I bought it over a Camp Chef and it works surprisingly well! I'd still encourage you to try a pellet grill, I think you'd find its level of smokiness just right.

Now, about that $20.00 deal. You DESERVE that at the very least for the roller coaster they made you ride, lol! I know you'll enjoy it and smile everytime you use it thinking about all of that moolah you saved :)

Congrats on a heck of a deal!!
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: smokeasaurus on December 23, 2017, 09:41:25 AM
I am with RG on not giving up on a pellet grill. However, it seems to have ended nicely.
Title: Re: Houston I got a problem! To buy or not to buy problem thanks to RG
Post by: Tailgating is my game on December 23, 2017, 02:26:33 PM
Rg & smoke I agree!!!!!!  but you guys are getting me in trouble  ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)   One more thing I have a new friend in that department MGR.  After Christmas I am heading back there as he still feels there is one or two lost in the store. I am checking the chairs, sofas & car seats for change until then as my coin dish is empty ;) ;) ;) ;)