Buying your first BBQ
Well there is a lot involved in buying your first BBQ, no its not a quick trip down to B&Q that is the last place I would go. I would search around for a BBQ specialist and go there as they should know a bit more about BBQ's than just what's written on the POS (point of sale). Once you have found the place for possibly buying said BBQ you want to go with some questions in mind or written down if you like. When you are in the store you are thinking of buying from you want the shop assistant that is going to sell the BBQ to you to know or be able to find out certain answers and I will list them now. Not in any order.
Oh don't forget they should already have seen you browsing the BBQ's even if they are with another customer. If you go into the store and don't see a sales person or get approached within couple of minutes (unless you see they are with another customer but at some point they should acknowledged you) then I would start to walk out, oh and if they are sat there eating lunch on the shop floor walk out as that is just rude as there's no reason for there not to be another member of staff at hand.
- (if not in the point of sale) Length of warranty
- What is the difference's between brands
- How does the Limited warranty break down
- Is there a warranty procedure to follow or do I just keep my receipt and come back to you if I get a problem
- Are parts easy to get hold off if ever needed and if so how long on average would it take to get a part
- Can you show me how easy this BBQ is to use and how to keep it clean
- Does it come with a cover? if not do I need 1 and if so do you supply them
- Is there a brand YOU would recommend and why
- (if you want to get into barbecuing serious) is there anywhere I can learn how to use my BBQ
- (if you need them) what accessories does the brand im buying make or accessories would you recommend
- Are you after gas or charcoal
- What is your price point
- How many people will you normally be cooking for
- How much barbecuing have you done in the past
- And would you like demonstration on how to use and look after your chosen barbecue
Oh don't forget they should already have seen you browsing the BBQ's even if they are with another customer. If you go into the store and don't see a sales person or get approached within couple of minutes (unless you see they are with another customer but at some point they should acknowledged you) then I would start to walk out, oh and if they are sat there eating lunch on the shop floor walk out as that is just rude as there's no reason for there not to be another member of staff at hand.
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