Hi all,

My trusty old Ducane has given me 14 years of service but it is time to
replace it. Got a lot of family visiting next month and I intend to have a
new grill to cook the goods on. I'd love nothing more than a #7 Kamado but
the budget and timeframe just don't allow it. I need to stay $500 or less.

I gotta say I am really tempted by yhe Amazon offer for the Weber Genesis
Gold C for $499 with free shipping. It's hard to find anything bad that
people say about this grill...yes, it's a safe choice, but it's also a
quality one. And from what I hear with the good low temp control I can even
do some smoking. Yes, the rotis and a cover will add a bit more but I think
I could spring for that.

Other options are the Nexgrill at Target and the Costco Char-Broil Front
Avenue. The latter at $389 including cover and rotis seems like a great
value, but I am still leaning toward the Weber Genesis Gold C.

Someone out there convince we one way or another so I can retire the Ducane!

Bob in RSM, CA