This year, Weber is introducing a new version of their popular Performer Charcoal Grill. The new version is just like the classic one, but without the gas powered ignition system. You will light the charcoal just as you would with any other charcoal grill. Why did Weber do this? Weber is increasing the price of the Weber Performer. This new version, losing its most revolutionary feature, will cost the same as the old version. Just to make sure that you and I are confused, this new grill will be known as the Weber Performer Charcoal Grill, and the old grill, with its new, higher price tag, will be known as the Weber Performer Charcoal Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition. The prices of the two Performer grills is now $299USD and $429USD.

My question is, for those of you who have a Performer, is the gas ignition system worth this much money? Would you be willing to buy a Performer without it? What are your thoughts?

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