Some misc. news/rumors on Member's Mark BBQ

Last Updated November 11th, 2002. I occasionally hear a tidbit of information from various sources (including Grand Hall themselves) and thought it might be worthwhile to pass this on and/or share with others. Disclaimer: I don't actively research/track/monitor this information; so it is by no means inclusive/authoritative.

One handy source of information is the Garden & Web BBQ Forum and for "generic information", check out my Member Mark BBQ Grill FAQ.

If you have any comments/suggestions/additions/etc. to this FAQ, pls Email me ... and also your favorite BBQ grill recipe! ;-)

Misc. info/news from Grand Hall in late September/2002

Additonal info on the Y0660 Grills (the Big/Bad Boy):

3-CAST IRON AND PORCELIN COATED BURNERS
634 PRIMARY COOKING SQUARE INCHES
231 ADDITIONAL INCHS ON 2ND RACK
865 INCHES TOTAL COOKING AREA
3/8' STAINLESS STEEL GRIDS
DOUBLE LAYERED SS W/LIFETIME WARRANTY ON SS
SMOKER BOX BURNER WITH 8K BTU'S
400 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT
80"L X 27.5"W X 48"H (GRILL MEASUREMENTS)
ROTISS. KIT W/SS MOTOR HOUSING
AVERAGE COST-$1499.00
Available in Propane (LP) or Natural Gas (NG)
No conversion kits or instructions on converting due to liability
As of November/2002, the new version will have SS Knobs and electronic fuel gauge & condiment shelf as on the Y0101XC. Also will have electronic ignition system that will ignite when the knobs are turned - no more pesky rubber buttons!

ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE MEMBERS MARK FAMILY WILL BE THE Y0202XC GRILL ALSO HITTING STORES IN NOVEMBER (JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!) THIS GRILL HAS IT ALL!!! PRICED LOWER THEN THE YO66O THIS GRILL HAS SS IGNITOR KNOBS-MEANING JUST TURN THE KNOB AND IT LIGHTS! BURNERS ARE PORCELAIN COATED CAST IRON-THE COATING KEEPS THE RUST OFF.COMES IN NG OR LPG,HAS A FUEL GAGE,SOLID STEEL COOKING GRIDS, REINFORCED CASTOR WHEELS AND A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ALL SS PARTS. ONLY TWO PARTS OF THIS GRILL ARE NOT SS-THE TANK HOLDER( SLIDE BAR) AND THE BACK BURNER COVER.ALL OTHER PARTS ARE 304 GRADE, STAINLESS STEEL (LIDS & DOORS ARE DOUBLE LAYERED). DON'T HAVE AN EXACT RETAIL PRICE ON THIS GRILL YET. -THE WHEELS ON THIS GRILL HAVE BEEN IMPROVED AND REINFORCED BUT THEY ARE STILL COVERED FOR JUST ONE YEAR WARRANTY

OTHER NEWS FROM GRAND HALL-DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE WILL BE CARRYING STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS STARTING IN JANUARY.THEY WILL SELL FOR $50 EACH.THE DESIGNERS STILL PREFER CAST IRON BURNERS FOR USE WITH PROPANE GRILLS BECAUSE IT REGULATES AND RETAINS THE HEAT BETTER.BUT WE WANT TO KEEP OUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY SO IF SS BURNERS IS WHAT THEY WANT WE ARE ONLY TOO HAPPY TO OBLIGE.

ALAS-THE SECONDARY RACK ISSUE-WE HAVE RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FOR A SECOND RACK AND NOW ONE IS IN PRODUCTION-HOWEVER ITS NOT MUCH WIDER THAN THE WARMING RACK.MEASURES 31" X 5" AND WILL SELL SEPRATELY FOR AROUND 19.95- 26.95. IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE Y0660 SECOND RACK. I ASKED ONE DESIGNER WHY THE RACK WAS NOT WIDER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A STABILITY ISSUE.THIS RACK IS HEAVY AND CAN BE USED WITH MOST OF OUR GRILL MODELS. AS ALWAYS ANY CUSTOMER MAKING A PURCHASE FOR GH ACESSORIES HAS 90 DAYS TO RETURN ANY ITEMS IF DISSATISFIED.

And here are two pictures Grand Hall sent me on November 4th, 2002 which show the EXISTING grills ... the news ones should be similar with the exceptions noted above.

Nov 11, 2002 Update: You can now see/order the new grills at http://www.samsclub.com. Rather than provide a long URL that might change, simply surf under the shopping section and it's under outdoor cooking.