Walmart Clearance Grills/Griddles YMMV

Was trying to get pitboss memphis ultimate for few months for lower tban $592, saw few markdowns but out of stock. One store showed 3 in stock drove there couldnt find it then placed order online to pickup in store there, next day cancelled email. Saw another store for $474 and placed order for pickup showing 6 in stock on walmart app but again recieved cancelled email next day now showing out of stock. Found a third store with 3 in stock for $474 which was 50 mins away, took the gamble and drove and they did have 3 in box and i grabbed one. For those in dfw area this was lewiswille walmart. Their inventory was matching with what was showing in app, others were way off on inventory. That store had few more left from cuisinart grills and other pitboss smokers but markdown was minimal. The tags were still full price which i suspect why they were still there

Has anyone had luck buying from one location at normal price then doing a price adjustment at another location that is listed at the discount?

Here is my 2 cents on Weber
1) They used to be hands down the best grill available in America. They weren't cheap but they were still the best value and the quality made them a great bang for your buck.
2) This gradually changed starting around 2007. They still make a quality grill. But at full retail price they simply arn't that great of a bang for your buck anymore. The quality has decreased just enough that along with price increases they have formidable competition in every price range.
3) They rely somewhat on their brand name and previous dominance. People compare them against cheaper grills rather than grills in their same price range. Here is what I mean by that. Is Weber better than Charbroil in general? Yes, absolutely Charbroil makes a bunch of cheap grills and only a few good ones. But there is no point in comparing a $500 Weber to a $250 Char Broil. In the $500 -$600 range you can get a Weber Spirit 3 Burner, Broil King Signet 3 burner, Broil King Baron 4 Burner, or Napoleon Rogue 3 Burner, as well as the Char-Broil commercial stainless 4 burner which is quite a bit bigger and has a side burner. Is the Weber Spirit clearly better than those grills? I personally would never pay full price for a Weber spirit and it ranks 3rd or 4th among those IMO. You can do this comparison all the way up and when you get into the higher price ranges $1500+ the Weber may be the best or only grill in that range in the big box store. But in those price ranges IMO they have even less of a leg up on the competition but much of their competition is only sold through authorized dealers or online and they may not have a model in the box stores.

Bottom line: for the features you get and the current quality I don't think Weber is the clear cut best in any price range. While in the 90's and early 2000's the Weber Genesis was miles above the competition and many of those grills are still running today. You are paying for the Weber brand name, long term customer service, and availability of parts. They still may be the best choice for some and probably still the best all-around grill brand. The bang for your buck simply isn't there unless you find a unicorn deal and I would compare paying full price for a Weber to buying an I-phone. The I-phone may be the best phone for you. But did you get a good deal? No - you paid retail price for an I-phone because it's your favorite phone, you like it, you know how to use it, and you know what your going to get and you have been buying Apple products for years .... NOT because you got a good deal.

Edit: No grill lasts 10+ years without new flavorizer bars and most of the time burners/grates. Replacing these on an expensive grill is the best route most of the time. But if you are not willing to replace a few parts then spending $1000 on a gas grill is simply not for you. If you are not even going to clean your grill than even a $500 grill is not for you.

Here is my 2 cents on Weber
1) They used to be hands down the best grill available in America. They weren't cheap but they were still the best value and the quality made them a great bang for your buck.
2) This gradually changed starting around 2007. They still make a quality grill. But at full retail price they simply arn't that great of a bang for your buck anymore. The quality has decreased just enough that along with price increases they have formidable competition in every price range.
3) They rely somewhat on their brand name and previous dominance. People compare them against cheaper grills rather than grills in their same price range. Here is what I mean by that. Is Weber better than Charbroil in general? Yes, absolutely Charbroil makes a bunch of cheap grills and only a few good ones. But there is no point in comparing a $500 Weber to a $250 Char Broil. In the $500 -$600 range you can get a Weber Spirit 3 Burner, Broil King Signet 3 burner, Broil King Baron 4 Burner, or Napoleon Rogue 3 Burner, as well as the Char-Broil commercial stainless 4 burner which is quite a bit bigger and has a side burner. Is the Weber Spirit clearly better than those grills? I personally would never pay full price for a Weber spirit and it ranks 3rd or 4th among those IMO. You can do this comparison all the way up and when you get into the higher price ranges $1500+ the Weber may be the best or only grill in that range in the big box store. But in those price ranges IMO they have even less of a leg up on the competition but much of their competition is only sold through authorized dealers or online and they may not have a model in the box stores.

Bottom line: for the features you get and the current quality I don't think Weber is the clear cut best in any price range. While in the 90's and early 2000's the Weber Genesis was miles above the competition and many of those grills are still running today. You are paying for the Weber brand name, long term customer service, and availability of parts. They still may be the best choice for some and probably still the best all-around grill brand. The bang for your buck simply isn't there unless you find a unicorn deal and I would compare paying full price for a Weber to buying an I-phone. The I-phone may be the best phone for you. But did you get a good deal? No - you paid retail price for an I-phone because it's your favorite phone, you like it, you know how to use it, and you know what your going to get and you have been buying Apple products for years .... NOT because you got a good deal.

Edit: No grill lasts 10+ years without new flavorizer bars and most of the time burners/grates. Replacing these on an expensive grill is the best route most of the time. But if you are not willing to replace a few parts then spending $1000 on a gas grill is simply not for you. If you are not even going to clean your grill than even a $500 grill is not for you.

How did you get the option to pickup? I don't see it on the walmart.com or the pickup option via the app?

I picked up the last Cuisinart Twin Oaks in my area for $478. It received good reviews from some Youtubers for smokers in this price range. I really like the flexibility of quick gas grilling and ease of pellet smoker to make some real southern bbq.

Is anyone getting these prices?

If I can order pickup today and it shows full price, but on brickseek it shows lower will they adjust when I pickup?

Can anyone comment on this? Or more specifically, if the item is showing a lower price on Walmart app for a specific store, when you go to pick up, will it be adjusted to that lower price? When you check out online, it is the main website price that is charged, not whatever in store price is displaying.

Can anyone comment on this? Or more specifically, if the item is showing a lower price on Walmart app for a specific store, when you go to pick up, will it be adjusted to that lower price? When you check out online, it is the main website price that is charged, not whatever in store price is displaying.

Was trying to get pitboss memphis ultimate for few months for lower tban $592, saw few markdowns but out of stock. One store showed 3 in stock drove there couldnt find it then placed order online to pickup in store there, next day cancelled email. Saw another store for $474 and placed order for pickup showing 6 in stock on walmart app but again recieved cancelled email next day now showing out of stock. Found a third store with 3 in stock for $474 which was 50 mins away, took the gamble and drove and they did have 3 in box and i grabbed one. For those in dfw area this was lewiswille walmart. Their inventory was matching with what was showing in app, others were way off on inventory. That store had few more left from cuisinart grills and other pitboss smokers but markdown was minimal. The tags were still full price which i suspect why they were still there