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How to Flip Grills
Updated: 3 hours ago
Grills are one of my favorite seasonal flips. People get rid of them because they’re dirty, they bought a new one, or they’re moving. A lot of the time, all a grill needs is a deep clean and maybe a cheap part.
What sells
Gas grills from well-known brands. Some brands hold value really well and sell fast used. Learn which ones in your area.
Flat-top griddles are popular right now
Pellet grills and smokers can sell for a lot, but check the electronics
Charcoal grills sell, but for less
What to check before you buy
Firebox: rust is normal, but rust-through (holes) on the main body is a dealbreaker
Burners: look for holes or rust-through. Burners can usually be replaced, so price it in.
Grates: heavy rust or flaking means replacing them
Igniter: test it. Igniters are cheap to replace, but it’s a negotiating point.
Hose and regulator: look for cracks
Wheels, doors, and side tables: check they’re all there and solid
Pellet grills: plug it in and make sure the controller, auger, and fan come on
If you find problems that weren’t in the listing, use them to negotiate. See How to Negotiate When Flipping.
How to clean a grill
Burn it off on high for 15 minutes (if it works)
Scrape and brush the grates, or soak them in degreaser
Pull the grates and flavorizer bars and scrape out the inside of the firebox
Empty and clean the grease tray
Degrease and wipe down the outside. Stainless cleaner on stainless parts.
Touch up the outside with high-heat grill paint if it’s faded
Cheap fixes that add value
New grates
New burners or flavorizer bars
New igniter
New knobs
A grill cover
Replacement parts for popular brands are easy to find. A $40 part can turn a $50 grill into a $200 grill.
When to buy and sell
Buy in fall and winter when people are clearing out patios. Sell in spring and summer. The weeks before Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day are great. See Seasonal Flipping.
How to sell
Show it clean, with the lid open, plus a photo of the inside and the burners lit if you can. List the brand, number of burners, fuel type, and what you replaced. Include whether a propane tank comes with it. Offer delivery if you have a truck. See How to Take Photos and Write Listings That Sell.
Grills pair well with patio furniture. Same buyers, same season.
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