Grills & BBQ Equipment Flipping Guide: Make Money Reselling in 2026

If you’ve ever driven through a neighborhood on trash day and spotted a perfectly good Weber sitting on the curb, you already understand the opportunity. Grills and BBQ equipment are one of the most overlooked — and most profitable — flipping categories in 2026. They’re bulky, which scares off casual resellers. They’re seasonal, which means most people have no idea when to buy or sell. And they carry brand loyalty so fierce that people will pay serious money for a used Weber Genesis before they’ll touch a brand-new budget grill.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know to turn neglected, grease-caked grills into real profit. We’re talking brand-by-brand resale values, restoration techniques that cost $20 and add $200, and the seasonal pricing calendar that separates successful flippers from everyone else.

Quick Stats: Grills & BBQ Equipment Flipping at a Glance

Why Grills and BBQ Equipment Are So Profitable

There are categories where you have to explain why the margins exist. Grills aren’t one of them. Once you understand the dynamics, the opportunity is obvious.

High Retail Prices Create a Massive Used Market

New grills are expensive. A mid-range Weber Genesis runs $1,000–$1,400 at retail. A Traeger Ironwood will set you back $1,500–$2,000. A Big Green Egg with a basic setup easily crosses $2,000. At those price points, the used market isn’t just active — it’s thriving. Buyers who want quality BBQ gear but don’t want to drop four figures at Home Depot are actively hunting for deals on the secondary market.

That gap between retail and used pricing is where your profit lives. A Genesis that retailed for $1,200 and sells used for $450–$600 still represents massive savings for the buyer — and if you picked it up for $150–$250, you’re looking at a clean double or triple on your money.

Brand Loyalty Drives Premium Resale

BBQ culture runs deep, and brand allegiance in this space is borderline religious. Weber owners recommend Weber. Traeger owners won’t shut up about pellet grills. Big Green Egg loyalists refer to themselves as “Eggheads.” This isn’t casual consumer behavior — it’s identity-level attachment.

What that means for flippers: buyers aren’t just shopping for “a grill.” They’re shopping for a specific brand, often a specific model. That intent-driven demand keeps resale prices strong and sell times short, especially for the top-tier names.

Seasonal Demand Swings Create Arbitrage

Here’s the real edge. Grills follow one of the most predictable seasonal demand curves of any reselling category. Demand craters in fall and winter. Supply floods the market as people upgrade, move, or just decide they’re done grilling for the year. Then in spring, demand explodes — and suddenly that grill you bought for $100 in November is worth $300 in April.

This isn’t a theory. It’s a pattern that repeats every single year, and most people never think to exploit it. If you do nothing else from this guide, just remember: buy September through February, sell March through June. That alone will double your margins.

Top Brands: Where the Money Is

Not all grills are created equal on the resale market. Brand recognition, build quality, and cult followings drive wildly different resale values. Here’s your brand-by-brand breakdown.

Tier 1: Premium Resale Value

Weber — The king of grill resale. No brand holds value better. Weber’s decades of reputation, wide parts availability, and loyal customer base make these the safest flip in the category.

Traeger Pellet Grills — The pellet grill market has exploded, and Traeger is the brand everyone knows. Resale values of $300–$800 depending on model and condition. The WiFIRE-enabled models (Pro, Ironwood, Timberline) command the highest prices because buyers want the smart features. Pellet grills are the fastest-growing segment in BBQ, and Traeger demand shows zero signs of slowing.

Big Green Egg — The ceramic kamado that started it all. These things are nearly indestructible (ceramic doesn’t rust), and the cult following is intense. Resale ranges from $400–$1,200 depending on size and accessories. The Large and XL sizes move fastest. One major consideration: they weigh 150–400+ pounds, so plan your transportation accordingly.

Kamado Joe — Big Green Egg’s primary competitor, and many BBQ enthusiasts actually prefer it. Resale of $300–$800. The Classic series is your bread and butter. Kamado Joe introduced features like the divide-and-conquer cooking system that Egg owners envy, which keeps demand strong.

Tier 2: Strong Resale, High Volume

Blackstone Griddles — The flat-top griddle trend isn’t slowing down. Blackstone dominates this category, and resale values of $150–$400 make these reliable flips. The 36-inch models are the most popular. Condition matters a lot here — a well-maintained, rust-free cooking surface commands a significant premium over one that’s been left out in the rain.

Tier 3: Budget Brands With Decent Resale

These won’t make you rich per flip, but the volume is there and the buy-in is low:

• Char-Broil — Resale of $50–$200. Massive installed base means parts are everywhere and buyers know the name. The Performance and Commercial series hold value best.
• Camp Chef — $100–$350 resale. Particularly strong in the pellet grill and outdoor cooking segments. Their flat-top griddles compete directly with Blackstone.
• Oklahoma Joe’s Smokers — $100–$300 resale. Offset smokers are a niche but passionate market. The Highland and Longhorn models are the ones to look for.
• Pit Boss — $100–$350 resale. Budget pellet grills that sell well because buyers want the pellet experience without Traeger pricing.

Types of Grills and Equipment to Flip

Understanding the different categories helps you spot deals and price accurately.

Gas Grills

The largest segment by volume. Most families own a propane or natural gas grill, which means the used market is enormous. Weber dominates resale here, but any 3+ burner gas grill from a recognized brand can turn a profit. Check burner condition carefully — that’s the most common failure point.

Charcoal Grills

Kettle Grills — Weber Kettles are the classic. Low buy-in ($10–$50 used), fast sales, and nearly indestructible. The 22-inch Original Kettle is the standard. Master-Touch models with the hinged grate and ash catcher command higher prices.

Kamado Grills — Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, and a growing field of competitors. Ceramic construction means they last decades if not cracked. High resale, but heavy and fragile during transport. These are your highest-margin flips when you find them at estate sales or from people who are moving and can’t take them.

Pellet Grills and Smokers

The fastest-growing category in BBQ by a significant margin. Pellet grills offer the convenience of set-it-and-forget-it temperature control with real wood-fired flavor. Traeger leads the pack, but Pit Boss, Camp Chef, and RecTeq all have strong followings. These grills have electronics (controllers, augers, fans, temperature probes) so condition assessment requires a bit more attention than a simple charcoal grill.

Flat-Top Griddles

Blackstone created this category and still dominates it. The trend toward outdoor griddle cooking continues to grow. These are relatively simple mechanically (burners and a flat cooking surface), so restoration is straightforward. Rust on the cooking surface is the main issue, and it’s fixable with elbow grease and re-seasoning.

Portable and Camping Grills

Lower dollar amounts per flip but extremely fast sellers, especially in spring and early summer. Weber Go-Anywhere, Coleman Road Trip, and various tabletop models. Light, easy to transport, and can sometimes be shipped cost-effectively. Great for bundling with your larger grill sales — “I’ll throw in the portable for an extra $30.”

Condition Assessment: What to Check Before You Buy

A dirty grill isn’t a bad grill. A rusted-through grill is. Learning to quickly assess condition is the difference between profitable flips and expensive mistakes.

Rust Severity Levels

• Surface rust (light orange discoloration): Cosmetic only. Wire brush and high-heat paint fix this in 30 minutes. Buy it.
• Flaking rust (loose, layered rust): Deeper penetration but usually still structural. More work to restore, but margins are higher because most people walk away. Buy it if the price is right.
• Rust-through holes (visible holes in the firebox or body): Structural failure. The firebox or body is compromised. Walk away unless the grill is free and you can part it out.

Burner Condition

This is the single most important mechanical check on a gas grill. If possible, do the flame pattern test: light each burner and look for even, blue flames across the full length. Yellow or orange flames, gaps in coverage, or flames coming from unexpected places all indicate burner deterioration.

The good news: replacement burners cost $15–$40 for most models and are widely available online. If everything else checks out, a bad burner is a cheap fix with massive ROI.

Ignition Systems

Click the igniter. Does it spark? If not, replacement ignitor kits run $10–$25 and are a 15-minute install on most grills. Non-working ignition dramatically lowers the seller’s asking price but costs almost nothing to fix. This is one of the easiest value-adds in grill flipping.

Grate Condition

Grates are the first thing buyers inspect, so their condition matters disproportionately to the sale.

Replacement grates cost $20–$60 for most grills and are one of the highest-ROI upgrades you can make. A $30 set of new grates can add $75–$150 to your selling price. Always factor this into your buy decision.

Grease Management Systems

Check the drip tray, grease trap, and any channels that direct grease away from the burners. Clogged grease management is a fire hazard and a mess. It’s also one of the easiest things to clean. Replacement drip trays run $10–$20 if the original is too far gone.

Wheels and Casters

Broken or seized wheels make a grill look neglected, even if the cooking components are fine. Test all wheels for smooth rolling. Replacement casters are available for $5–$15 each. A grill that rolls smoothly to the buyer’s car closes faster than one you have to drag.

Cleaning and Restoration: Turning $50 Grills Into $250 Sales

This is where the real money is made. The vast majority of used grills just need a thorough cleaning to be resale-ready. Most sellers are intimidated by the grime — you shouldn’t be.

Degreasing: The Oven Cleaner Method

Here’s the move that transforms crusty, black-caked grills into clean machines:

1. Remove all grates, flavorizer bars, and burner covers
2. Spray everything with heavy-duty oven cleaner (Easy-Off yellow can works best) — grates, interior walls, lid interior
3. Bag the grates in plastic garbage bags after spraying, seal, and let sit overnight (12–24 hours)
4. Scrub with a wire brush and hot water — the baked-on grease will come off dramatically easier
5. Rinse thoroughly and let everything dry completely
6. For the exterior, use a degreasing spray and microfiber cloths. Stainless steel cleaner for stainless exteriors

Total supply cost: under $15. Time investment: about an hour of active work plus overnight soak. Value added: $50–$200 depending on the grill.

Wire Brush and Scraper Work

For grates and interior surfaces, a good wire grill brush ($8–$12) and a paint scraper handle the heavy carbon buildup. For cast iron grates specifically, a brass wire brush is gentler and won’t damage the surface.

Replacing Grates for Huge ROI

If the existing grates are rusted, chipped, or warped beyond rescue, don’t hesitate to replace them. This is the single best dollar-for-dollar upgrade in grill flipping:

• Cost: $20–$60 for a full set
• Value added: $75–$150+ to your sale price
• Buyer perception: New grates make the entire grill feel “almost new”

Order the correct model-specific replacement grates. Universal grates that don’t fit perfectly will cost you the sale.

Replacing Burners

Warped, corroded, or clogged burners are the second-most-common restoration:

• Cost: $15–$40 per burner (many grills use 3–4)
• Value added: A working grill vs. a non-working grill (potentially hundreds of dollars in difference)
• Difficulty: Easy. Most burners are held in with 2–4 screws

High-Heat Spray Paint

For grills with surface rust or faded/peeling exterior paint, high-heat spray paint ($6–$10 per can) transforms the appearance. Available at any hardware store in flat black, which matches 90% of grill exteriors. Use paint rated for 1,200°F+ for any surfaces near the firebox.

Steps: wire brush loose rust and old paint, wipe down with mineral spirits, apply 2–3 light coats, let cure for 24 hours before firing up the grill.

New Ignitor Kits

A non-sparking igniter is the most common complaint from grill sellers — and one of the cheapest fixes:

• Cost: $10–$25
• Install time: 15–30 minutes
• Impact: Transforms a “grill with issues” into a “works perfectly” listing

Being able to tell a buyer “click it, it lights right up” is worth its weight in gold.

Total Restoration Budget

A full cosmetic and mechanical restoration on a typical gas grill runs $50–$120 in parts:

That $50–$120 investment on a grill you bought for $50 can easily yield a $250–$500 sale. That’s the math that makes grill flipping work.

Seasonal Strategy: The Calendar That Doubles Your Margins

This is the most important section in this guide. Seasonal timing in grill flipping isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s the entire strategy. Get this right and you’ll consistently outperform flippers who buy and sell year-round without thinking about timing.

When to Buy: September Through February

September–October: End-of-season sell-off begins. People who grilled all summer are suddenly looking at a dirty grill they don’t want to store. Motivation to sell is high, prices are low. This is your primary acquisition window.

November–December: Holiday upgrades flood the used market. Someone gets a new Traeger for Christmas and lists their old Weber for cheap. Moving season creates supply too — people relocating in winter don’t want to haul a 200-pound grill. Curbside finds peak during this period.

January–February: The absolute bottom of the price cycle. Anyone still trying to sell a grill at this point has been listing it for months and is ready to take any reasonable offer. You should be aggressively buying during these months. Your garage should be filling up.

End-of-season retail clearance: Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart clear out grill inventory in September and October at 50–75% off retail. Brand-new grills at clearance prices can be held and resold in spring at or near full retail. This is a legitimate arbitrage play if you have the capital and storage space.

When to Sell: March Through June

March–April: Early spring demand kicks in. Buyers who are planning their grilling season start shopping. Prices begin climbing. List your inventory.

May (Pre-Memorial Day): Demand accelerates hard. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of grilling season, and buyers get urgent. This is premium pricing territory. Your best margins of the year happen in the two weeks before Memorial Day.

June (Pre-July 4th): Second demand peak. Buyers who missed the Memorial Day rush are now scrambling for July 4th cookouts. Prices stay elevated.

July–August: Demand is still decent but the urgency fades. Buyers know they have the whole summer ahead. Prices plateau and begin to soften. This is your signal to slow down selling and start watching for early end-of-season deals.

The Seasonal Arbitrage Math

Here’s a concrete example of how seasonal timing transforms your margins:

Same grill. Same condition. Timing alone changes your profit by 3–4x.

Sourcing: Where to Find Grills to Flip

Moving Sales and Estate Sales

Your absolute best sourcing channel. People who are moving — especially out of state or downsizing — almost never take their grill. It’s heavy, dirty, and they figure they’ll buy a new one. Estate sales are even better because the executor just wants everything gone.

• Moving sales: Negotiate hard. The moving truck comes Tuesday regardless.
• Estate sales: Show up on the last day for the best prices. Grills are always the last thing to sell.

Curbside Finds

You’d be amazed how many perfectly functional grills end up on the curb. Most need nothing more than a thorough cleaning. Drive through suburban neighborhoods on bulk trash pickup days. A free grill that takes $30 in cleaning supplies and an hour of work to flip for $150–$300 is the purest profit in this business.

Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist

Search terms to use: “grill,” “bbq,” “smoker,” “Weber,” “Traeger,” “Big Green Egg,” “griddle,” “moving must sell,” “needs cleaning.” Set up saved searches with alerts so you’re notified the moment underpriced listings appear.

Look specifically for listings with bad photos and words like “as-is,” “used,” “needs work,” or “just needs cleaning.” These sellers are signaling low expectations — exactly what you want.

Use the Underpriced app to quickly check resale values before committing to any purchase. Knowing a grill’s true market value within seconds gives you the confidence to make fast, profitable buying decisions.

End-of-Season Retail Clearance

Home Depot and Lowe’s begin clearing grill inventory in September. By October, markdowns hit 50–75% off retail. A $500 Weber Spirit at 60% off costs you $200 — brand new, in the box. Store it until April and sell it for $400–$450. That’s a $200+ profit on a brand-new grill with zero restoration work.

The key is storage space. If you have a garage, shed, or storage unit, retail clearance arbitrage is essentially free money.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Thrift Stores

These occasionally receive donated grills that are priced for quick turnover. Check weekly. When a Weber Genesis shows up at ReStore for $75, that’s a $300+ flip waiting to happen.

Pricing Your Grills for Maximum Profit

Always Check Local Comps — Not eBay

This is critical. Unlike electronics or clothing, grills sell locally. Nobody is shipping a 150-pound gas grill across the country. Your pricing should be based on what similar grills are selling for in your local market on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist.

Search for the same brand and model within 25–50 miles. Look at sold listings if available, or note how quickly comparable listings disappear (a proxy for actual sale prices). The Underpriced app streamlines this process by analyzing real market data so you can price competitively from the start.

Brand Premium Rankings

Not all brands command equal resale premiums. Here’s the hierarchy:

1. Weber — Highest resale value relative to original retail. Name recognition is unmatched. A used Weber outsells a used anything-else at the same price point.
2. Traeger — Extremely high demand. Pellet grill buyers are often coming from gas grills and willing to pay premium for the brand that started the category.
3. Big Green Egg — Niche but devoted. Egg buyers know what they’re looking for and will pay for it.
4. Kamado Joe — Growing fast. Seen as the “better value” alternative to Big Green Egg.
5. Blackstone — Strong demand in the griddle category specifically.
6. Camp Chef / Pit Boss / Oklahoma Joe’s — Solid mid-tier. Price based on condition and local demand.
7. Char-Broil and other budget brands — Lower margins but high volume. Keep buy prices very low.

Pricing Strategies by Condition

• Like-new / minimal use: Price at 50–65% of current retail. Buyers feel they’re getting a deal, and you’re maximizing profit.
• Good condition (cleaned and restored): 35–50% of retail. The sweet spot for most flips.
• Fair condition (functional but showing age): 20–35% of retail. Move these quickly — don’t sit on aging inventory.
• Parts or project grills: 10–15% of retail, or sell individual components (grates, burners, covers) separately for higher total return.

Selling Platforms and Listings That Convert

Sell Locally — Period

For full-sized grills, your platforms are:

• Facebook Marketplace — Largest buyer pool, best messaging integration, free to list. This should be your primary platform.
• OfferUp — Strong in many metro areas. Good secondary channel.
• Craigslist — Still effective, especially for higher-priced items where buyers do more research.

Don’t bother listing full-sized grills on eBay or Mercari. Shipping costs make it non-viable, and the buyer pool for local-pickup-only listings on national platforms is tiny.

Listing Tips That Sell Grills Fast

• Clean the grill before photographing. This sounds obvious. Most people don’t do it. A clean grill with good photos outsells a dirty grill at a lower price.
• Photograph with the lid open and closed. Show the grates, the burners (lit if possible), the exterior, the wheels, and any included accessories.
• Include the model name and original retail price. “Weber Genesis E-325s — retails for $1,099” immediately anchors value.
• Mention what’s been done. “Deep cleaned, new grates, new igniter, all burners tested” tells the buyer this isn’t a gamble.
• Photograph in daylight. Grills shot in a dark garage look sketchy regardless of condition.

The Propane Tank Question

Propane tanks add complexity to grill sales:

• You cannot ship propane tanks. Period. This is a federal regulation.
• Including a tank adds perceived value to a local sale. A grill that comes “ready to cook” sells faster.
• Safety consideration: If the tank is old, expired, or in questionable condition, leave it out. Direct buyers to their local propane tank swap program (available at most gas stations and hardware stores).
• Best practice: If you have a current, in-date tank, include it and mention it in the listing.

Small BBQ Accessories That CAN Ship

While grills themselves are local-only, there’s a profitable adjacent market in BBQ accessories that ship easily:

• Digital meat thermometers (ThermoPro, MEATER) — $15–$50 resale, light and easy to ship
• Grill covers (Weber, Traeger, Blackstone branded) — $20–$60 resale, fold flat for shipping
• BBQ tool sets (tongs, spatulas, brushes) — $10–$35 resale
• Replacement grates (brand-specific) — $20–$60 resale, niche but consistent demand
• Wood pellets (competition-grade, flavored) — $10–$25 per bag, heavy but shippable
• Smoking wood chunks and chips — $8–$20 per bag
• Cast iron grill presses and accessories — $10–$30 resale
• Rotisserie kits — $25–$75 resale, brand-specific models command premiums

These accessories won’t replace your grill flipping income, but they’re excellent add-ons that can be sourced cheaply at the same estate sales and clearance events where you find grills.

Transportation and Logistics

Getting Grills Home

• Most standard gas grills (Weber Spirit, Genesis, Char-Broil) fit in an SUV with the seats folded down or in a truck bed. Remove the side shelves if needed.
• Pellet grills (Traeger, Pit Boss) are typically 100–175 lbs. Manageable for two people or one person with a hand truck.
• Blackstone griddles — The flat top usually detaches from the base, making transport easier.
• Big Green Egg and Kamado grills — These are the heavy hitters. A Large Big Green Egg weighs about 165 lbs; an XL is 220 lbs. The ceramic is also fragile — a drop will crack it. Bring a helper, use a furniture dolly, and pad with moving blankets. A cracked kamado is worthless.
• Portable grills — Throw them in the back seat. No logistics concerns.

Storage Considerations

If you’re buying seasonally (and you should be), you need storage. A single-car garage can comfortably hold 6–10 grills. If you’re scaling beyond that, a small storage unit ($50–$100/month) is a legitimate business expense. Keep grills covered to prevent additional weathering while in storage.

Using Underpriced to Stay Ahead

Grill flipping rewards preparation. Knowing what a grill is worth before you show up to buy it is the difference between confident negotiation and expensive guesswork. The Underpriced app gives you instant resale value analysis so you can make smart buying decisions on the spot.

Whether you’re scanning Facebook Marketplace listings from your couch or standing in someone’s driveway looking at a dusty Traeger, having real market data in your pocket means you never overpay and you never miss a deal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Buying grills with rust-through holes in the firebox. Surface rust is fine — it’s cosmetic and fixable. Holes mean structural failure and the grill is scrap metal (unless you’re parting it out).

Ignoring seasonal timing. Paying March prices and selling at March prices means you’re working harder for thinner margins. Patience is profit. Buy low in fall and winter, sell high in spring.

Skipping the cleaning. A 45-minute cleaning job can add $100–$200 to your price. There is no higher hourly rate in reselling than cleaning a grill before listing it.

Over-investing in budget brands. A fully restored Char-Broil is still a Char-Broil. Keep your restoration investment proportional to the brand’s resale ceiling.

Not checking the weight before committing. Getting a 400-pound Big Green Egg down a flight of deck stairs solo is not a lesson you want to learn the hard way. Always ask about access and bring muscle when needed.

Pricing based on what you paid rather than what the market will bear. Your cost is irrelevant to the buyer. Price based on local comps and condition. The Underpriced app makes this easy with real-time market data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the single most profitable grill to flip?

The Weber Genesis series offers the best combination of consistent supply, strong demand, excellent brand recognition, and solid margins. You can buy used Genesis grills for $150–$300 in the off-season, invest $30–$60 in restoration, and sell for $400–$600 in spring. Traeger pellet grills are a close second due to exploding demand in the pellet category.

How much space do I need to flip grills?

A two-car garage is ideal but not required. You can work with a single-car garage or even a covered patio. The key is having a space to clean, restore, and photograph grills. If you’re doing seasonal arbitrage (stockpiling in winter, selling in spring), plan for storing 4–10 units at a time.

Do I need any special tools for grill restoration?

Nothing exotic. A wire grill brush, putty knife/paint scraper, heavy-duty oven cleaner, high-heat spray paint, a basic socket set (for removing burners and hardware), and a hose is the full toolkit. Total investment under $40 if you’re starting from scratch.

Can I flip grills without a truck?

Yes. Most gas grills fit in an SUV or minivan with the seats down. Remove side tables and shelves to reduce width. For kamado grills or other very heavy units, consider renting a truck from Home Depot ($19 for 75 minutes) or partnering with someone who has one. The occasional $19 truck rental is a minor expense against a $300 profit.

Is it worth buying grills that don’t light?

Absolutely — and here’s why. A non-lighting grill scares most buyers away, which craters the seller’s price. But in most cases, the fix is a $10–$25 ignitor kit and 15 minutes of your time. Buy non-lighting grills at steep discounts, fix the igniter, then sell them as fully functional at full market price. This is one of the highest-margin plays in grill flipping.

How do I handle propane tanks in the sale?

For local sales, including a propane tank adds convenience value — especially if it’s current on its inspection date (tanks are good for 12 years from manufacture, then need recertification). If the tank is old or sketchy, leave it out and tell the buyer about the Blue Rhino or AmeriGas exchange programs available at gas stations and most hardware stores.

What’s the best way to test a grill before buying?

Bring a small propane tank and a lighter. Connect the tank, open each burner individually, and light them. Check for even flame distribution across each burner. Click the ignition system. Check all grates for rust-through. Rock the grill to test structural stability and wheel condition. This 5-minute inspection tells you 90% of what you need to know.

Should I part out grills or sell them whole?

Sell whole whenever possible — it’s faster and usually more profitable per unit of effort. However, if a grill is too far gone to sell whole (rusted body, missing components), the grates, burners, ignition systems, warming racks, and side shelves all sell individually. Weber parts have particularly strong individual resale because the install base is so large. Parting out a junk Weber can yield $75–$150 from components that would otherwise go to the landfill.

How do I price a grill I can’t find comps for?

For obscure brands or models with no visible local comps, price based on a comparable grill from a known brand in similar condition — then discount 10–20%. If a Weber Spirit in this condition would sell for $250, price your comparable unknown-brand grill at $200–$225. The Underpriced app can also help analyze broader market data to give you a pricing anchor.

When should I walk away from a grill deal?

Walk away when: the firebox has rust-through holes, the frame is bent or structurally compromised, the seller won’t negotiate and the price doesn’t leave enough margin, the grill is a no-name brand with no resale demand, or the logistics (weight, location, access) make it impractical. There will always be another grill. Discipline on buying is what keeps your margins healthy.

Final Thoughts

Grill flipping is one of the most accessible and profitable niches in reselling — especially if you embrace the seasonal rhythm. The barrier to entry is low: a little elbow grease, some inexpensive parts, and the patience to buy when nobody wants grills and sell when everybody does.

Your competitive advantage? Most casual sellers don’t restore, most casual buyers don’t understand seasonal timing, and most resellers are intimidated by the size and weight. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty (literally) and plan your calendar around demand cycles, there’s consistent, repeatable profit waiting for you in this category.

Start with one Weber to get your process dialed in. Clean it, photograph it well, list it, and sell it. Then scale from there. By this time next year, you’ll have a garage full of grills every January — and an empty garage and a full wallet by June.

Now fire up the Underpriced app, go find your first deal, and start flipping.