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If you want a BK I can't see the prices getting any better. Signet 20 seems like the best bang for the buck since it has the 3 tube burners instead of the 2 super 8 burners.. not sure why tube is better but they say it is so..

I think the reasoning was that the super8 burners are more expensive to replace than the tube burners. Not sure if there is any difference in heat quality.

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I missed this one last year. I wanted to get the Signet 20 and found brand new for $250. By the time I decided to buy, sale was over. It was brand new and was just clearing the last item. I looked at Rona and it was really a nice bbq. But now, I decided to get the Q220 and just waiting for the sale. Lowest right now is at BBQ galore for $270, which incidentally just received their brochure. Signet 20 is $399 including the 12x12 wok topper, cover, 18" grill brush, stainless chicken roaster, and 15" tongs (free actually on all Signets).

I'm also trying to decide by between the signet 20 and the Q300. The Q300 is suppose to be a very decent bbq (lots of 5 star reviews) that is also efficient on gas usage. Also, heat-up time is very quick and both have roughly the same cooking space (no warming rack on the Q). Anyone else had these 2 short-listed? Which one would be better?

[deals newbie]

I'm new to BBQ and looking to get one this summer. I'm looking at the Weber charcoal grill series. Anybody got any experience with those and would you recommend those?

[smuPoker]

I'm new to BBQ and looking to get one this summer. I'm looking at the Weber charcoal grill series. Anybody got any experience with those and would you recommend those?

Not trying to be an ass, but search in the thread. Weber charcoal grills have been discussed many, many, many, *MANY* times.

[67mike]

I'm new to BBQ and looking to get one this summer. I'm looking at the Weber charcoal grill series. Anybody got any experience with those and would you recommend those?

I would get a Propane BBQ.

[algrande]

I picked up the 'top-rated' Weber Genesis CEP-310 Natural Gas from Double Diamond Electronics Ltd. in Edmonton yesterday (found them listed as an authorized Weber dealer on a Weber dealer search. I thought it was a mistake as they have TVs, stereos, cables, etc....and BBQs)

The CEP-310 is the premium model not found in the box-stores -- 9mm stainless steel grates (twice the thickness of the standard grates); black porcelain lid; no side burner; stainless steel doors. Those 9mm grills are HUGE and heavy, and aren't found on the EP-310/320 or the S310/320. It's a Canada only premium model.

Anyway, after shopping for the past bit I could not get a deal on this BBQ at all -- no one would budge a cent. BBQ Country was asking $1149 for the 310; $1249 for the CEP-320.

I called up DD and they quoted $995 for the CEP-320; $950 for the CEP-310. I went to pick up the CEP-320 but they had just run out, so he let me have the CEP-310 for $920, which is $230 cheaper than BBQ Country's price and also beats what Sears / Home Depot / Home Hardware / etc. is selling the lower end models for (EP-310).

If you're looking for a Weber and that's the model you're after, you know it's a pretty good deal. (sweet-BBQ too)

I just bought the CEP-310 (NG) for $850 from DD. A $100 price drop from last year. This was only deal I could find on this BBQ in Canada.

[Mepoor]

FYI - not sure if this has been stated already, but...

Rona also has a fairly basic Sterling BBQ that comes with a rear rotisserie burner and NO SIDE BURNER for only for $289.

Granted, this unit is not too sexy looking... but maybe this is an option for those looking for a basic BBQ for under $300 with a rear rotisserie burner and not a side burner.

The aluminum oven casting has a life time warranty, and both the Dual-H and rear burner carry a 5-YEAR WARRANTY, and 2-yrs on everything else. Not too shabby for a sub $300 BBQ.

Model 445174 LP• 44,000 BTU stainless steel Dual-H™ burner system
• 15,000 BTU stainless steel rear rotisserie burner
• Premium rotisserie kit included
• 700 sq. in. total cooking surface
• 400 sq. in. primary cooking surface
• Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
• Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system
• Linear Flow™ valves
• Accu-temp™ thermometer
• Sure-Lite™ electronic ignition system
• Uni-Cast™ aluminum oven
• Black chrome epoxy painted front panel and control panel
• Perma-Mold™ side shelves with integrated tool hooks

I currently have a 7 year old Sterling bbq that is still going strong. I had the dual-H burner replace under warranty in year 4 for free with no problems from Sterling. (I had the original receipt so the warranty process was smooth and flawless).

Just a thought...
Cheers

[nounou23]

FYI - not sure if this has be stated already, but...

Rona also has a fairly basic Sterling BBQ that comes with a rear rotisserie burner and NO SIDE BURNER for only for $289.

Granted, this unit is not too sexy looking... but maybe this is an option for those looking for a basic BBQ for under $300 with a rear rotisserie burner and not a side burner.

The aluminum oven casting has a life time warranty, and both the Dual-H and rear burner carry a 5-YEAR WARRANTY, and 2-yrs on everything else. Not too shabby for a sub $300 BBQ.

Model 445174 LP• 44,000 BTU stainless steel Dual-H™ burner system
• 15,000 BTU stainless steel rear rotisserie burner
• Premium rotisserie kit included
• 700 sq. in. total cooking surface
• 400 sq. in. primary cooking surface
• Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
• Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system
• Linear Flow™ valves
• Accu-temp™ thermometer
• Sure-Lite™ electronic ignition system
• Uni-Cast™ aluminum oven
• Black chrome epoxy painted front panel and control panel
• Perma-Mold™ side shelves with integrated tool hooks

Just a thought...
Cheers

Wow that's not bad at all.
I've been shopping for a BBQ and I like this one. I'll have to contact my local rona to see if they can get it.

Thanks

[curls00]

You won't be disappointed with the Sterling. We have a very basic one (260 square inch, no side burner, no rotisserie). It has the Dual-H burner and the cast aluminum oven. It is still going hot like day-1 and the burner is in great shape, and is 9 years old.

The only reason I'm looking at the Signet by Broil King is because its bigger andhas some features my old and small Sterling doesn't. I'd recommend the Sterling (with the cast aluminum oven) to anyone looking for that size of a bbq. Ours has been bulletproof and is the main reason I'm sticking with the OMC line of BBQ's (specifically the built-in Canada ones like the Broil King line, and like my Sterling once was).

[nounou23]

One of my local Home Hardware have the Sterling 44516 and since it's the 2008-2009 model they would sell it to me for 239$

http://www.sterlingbbq.com/grills/grill_7.html

Is it a good deal?

[Akaz1976]

I was about to pick up the signet 20 but now this sterling BBQ is being mentioned cheaper. What would be the difference between Signet 20 and Sterling BBQ?

[jbarns]

I was about to pick up the signet 20 but now this sterling BBQ is being mentioned cheaper. What would be the difference between Signet 20 and Sterling BBQ?

signet 20:

* 44,000 BTU stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burner system
* 635 sq. in. total cooking surface including porcelain coated warming rack
* 400 sq. in. primary cooking surface
* Heavy duty porcelain coated cast iron cooking grids
* Stainless steel Flav-R-Wave™ cooking system
* Three stainless steel Dual-Tube™ burners
* Linear-Flow™ valves with 180° Sensi-Touch control
* Sure-Lite™ electronic ignition system
* Deluxe Accu-Temp™ thermometer
* Therma-Cast™ aluminum oven with stainless steel wrap
* Stainless steel cabinet doors and control panel
* Deluxe Perma-Mold™ drop down side shelves with integrated tool hooks and condiment bins
* Heavy duty cabinet with enclosed storage area
* 7" wheels with decorative white walls and 2.5" locking casters
* Rust resistant zinc coated steel components
* Quality epoxy paint finish
* Cool-To-The-Touch thermonylon handle

and no rotisserie

[bf_ns]

I just picked up a two burner sterling 445154 from Kent for $199.99 (for work). I've had a sterling for years, not the most even heat but its predictable and not bad as a average BBQ. I bought a weber this year for home, its the chinese built BBQ but hoping I will like it.

[prod]

I was thinking of the signet 20, but I was at home depot and their broil mate version looks the same to me, cast aluminum oven and iron grids, and its $299 regular price, $50 cheaper.
http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...k=P_PartNumber

[Inno]

Here is my Hot Deal: I found a Broil King Imperial for $175. This originally sold for $1,300 with tank, cover and taxes.

Super unit, works great.

Amazing what you can find at yard sales! The deals are out there.