Weber Q100 Baby $250 "Managers Special" at Rays Melbourne City

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  mshannon on 10/01/2013 - 14:38 ¶

  http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/78465

  used to be able to combine autoclub with vip to get a good price..

  http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/promotions/autoclub.aspx

  $250 seems an ok price for Q100.

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  crzie on 10/01/2013 - 15:07 ¶

  if anyone has a masters hardware store close by, they will beat the price by 10%

  i got mine for ~$230 about 2-3 weeks ago

  have fun with it though, their pretty awesome little bbqs

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    berger on 10/01/2013 - 17:32 ¶

    Strange that masters price beat. As I believe the masters webers don't have the temperature gauge on the lid?

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  funkioto on 10/01/2013 - 15:08 ¶

  The grill looks so small, I'm tempted to get a larger size Q.

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    Tafe on 10/01/2013 - 15:20 ¶

    I have one, but it's just me and the GF. If you've got any more than 2 people eating, I'd def want a larger size if that helps.

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      gussy on 10/01/2013 - 15:26 ¶

      Yeah I got this just got myself really, anything more than a few people and you would want something bigger. It's size is half of the appeal foe me :)

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    braddsey on 10/01/2013 - 15:28 ¶

    I have one, and I find that the grill is too small. I'm moving overseas so selling it, but will get a bigger version when i get to my new home.

    The problem I have with it is that despite the cooking method of all around heat, there are 2 "hotspots" that have to be avoided on the grill. You can see them - they're the 2 spots at either end of the grill where there's no gap in the bars. These hold too much heat, so food will get burnt if put here.

    There is enough space to cook around this area for a small family (2 adults, 2 small kids), but anymore than that and it's a struggle. Added to that we like cook some onions etc. on the grill - so put a cast iron plate on one end. when that is there, there is only just enough space left for 4 hamburgers…

    Admittedly this is not sold as a family BBQ, more a camping or patio BBQ. Still… we found when cooking for more than 2-3 adults, we end up having to cook & eat in shifts. if you overload the grill it doesn't retain heat well (something about the airflow around the food).

    On the plus side, it does cook well provided you don't overload it and it is incredible frugal on gas, and now I've learned to cook on it, food is always tender and delicious!

    The small pizza stone works really well, though slow eating is required - on pizza takes about 15-20 minutes, so count on 1 hour to cook enough for 4 adults.

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  cjb on 10/01/2013 - 16:21 ¶

  any thoughts on the beefeater bugg? more powerful burners, cooking with lid closed or open….

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  seijai on 10/01/2013 - 16:34 ¶

  Ok price

  Love Weber's BBQ

  Lid should be closed for cooking

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  +5 votes

  Ryan Toohey on 10/01/2013 - 16:42 ¶

  disclosure: I work(ed) for a BBQ's Galore store which was also a premium Weber Dealer.

  Two important things to note when cooking - a) you need to preheat them, b) they are designed to cook with the lid down all the time (even with steaks). At $250 it's a steal, but otherwise you're much better off getting the 100E which is the premium version (RRP $299) as it has a higher lid, electric ignition and a thermometer. You can only get the 100E's at premium dealers though.

  If you want to feed any more then 2-3 people, go for the Q200 (or Q220 for premium bits if you're near a premium dealer). It's still quite portable and just that bit bigger.

  Great BBQ's, if I wasn't so frugal I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

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  watts on 10/01/2013 - 17:17 ¶

  Good price, but even Rays themselves do cheaper when they have the 20% off sales. Add another 6.5% off if join the club (free).

  But..if you want one don't wait for the sake of a few $$. Get it now and enjoy the juiciness.