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Post# 776075   8/7/2014 at 16:33 (3,521 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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This is awesome and so is the pricetag. I'd love to own one of these at some point. The seller does indicate they will help arrange shipping, which is nice to see on eBay, since most people listing appliances don't want to bother with shipping. CLICK HERE TO GO TO bluejay's LINK on eBay |
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Post# 776082 , Reply# 1   8/7/2014 at 17:27 (3,521 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I would assume shipping that thing past Potato Country would not be cheap. It does look almost new but it's still sort of a novelty. It doesn't appear they have the umbrella. A 220 volt outside portable appliance scares me. 2 or 3 years ago one of these was advertised on the local Craigslist. The owner said they won it on "The Price Is Right." I know if I had that thing I'd hate to use it and get it dirty, at least the charcoal grill part.
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Post# 776100 , Reply# 2   8/7/2014 at 18:58 (3,521 days old) by verizonbear (Glen Burnie )   |   | |
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Post# 776148 , Reply# 3   8/7/2014 at 23:23 (3,520 days old) by jamesclarke (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I have one of these. I am updating the electrical. |
Post# 776150 , Reply# 4   8/7/2014 at 23:30 (3,520 days old) by funktionalart (Rison, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 776151 , Reply# 5   8/7/2014 at 23:33 (3,520 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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Post# 776154 , Reply# 6   8/7/2014 at 23:44 (3,520 days old) by funktionalart (Rison, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 776159 , Reply# 7   8/8/2014 at 00:13 (3,520 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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Post# 776162 , Reply# 8   8/8/2014 at 00:37 (3,520 days old) by funktionalart (Rison, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 776164 , Reply# 9   8/8/2014 at 00:41 (3,520 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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Post# 776166 , Reply# 10   8/8/2014 at 00:45 (3,520 days old) by funktionalart (Rison, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 776244 , Reply# 12   8/8/2014 at 09:59 (3,520 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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These are awesome outdoor cooking centers, we already have two of them, one could probably bargain with them a little as it seems to be missing the umbrella, but my first one also came without the umbrella. But when you consider what you could easily pay for an ugly new grill, even this price is a great deal.
And the PC allows you to have a large thermostatically controlled griddle, two easy to control top elements that can actually boil a large pot of water for corn, crabs, etc and two burners that keep a perfect temperature for slow cooking and keeping food warm. It also has an excellent GE oven for perfect baking, two long counter tops, with outlets for a blender for making drinks etc. No new grill from Lowe's can do any of these things regardless of the price. The GE PC is very easy to roll around and comes with a 50' cord so most folks can use their dryer outlet to power the PC. The unit is very well protected against rain, and since it is permanently grounded it should pose no hazard using it even in the rain while standing in wet bare feet. Yes you could get a ground fault breaker if one wanted, but I certainly will not brother for either of ours, this appliance was UL approved for use in wet environments and when you look at how it is built you can see it is safe. John L. |
Post# 776285 , Reply# 14   8/8/2014 at 14:16 (3,520 days old) by scoots (Chattanooga TN)   |   | |
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Post# 776287 , Reply# 15   8/8/2014 at 14:28 (3,520 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I suppose the grill section is great for die-hard charcoal fans but here where the weather allows you to cook outside almost every day (a bit uncomfortable at 120+ degrees) gas is so much easier and more convenient. I know how wimpy most side burners are on portable grills but the built-in BBQ type usually aren't. My DCS burners are more powerful than the Thermador star units in my kitchen. The draw back is that "low" is not low enough and things can overcook and burn. I guess the wattage wouldn't be the same but one of those electric griddles would probably suffice.
The big advantage for me would be the "real" outdoor oven. I have been looking for an outdoor natural gas oven for a long time with no luck. Viking and similar brands are way too pricey. I was thinking of just buying a 24" gas stove on C-list. Something vintage with a good oven would be nice. I realize these are not intended for outdoor use but my patio is almost like another room and is not affected by the little rain we get. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'd still love to have one of those Patio Carts. Since the casters look substantial it might be able to do double-duty as a hot dog vendor cart and pay for itself. |
Post# 776314 , Reply# 17   8/8/2014 at 16:57 (3,520 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA)   |   | |
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I've been tempted to drag one home. There was one being offered in Iowa a couple years back but I just couldn't align on a time to pick it up (antique store going out of business). I think if I ever did add one to the stable, a mini-garage/shed to store it in would make the most sense. Install a dedicated outlet, a small roll up door, and stash the tiki torches and lawn chairs in there and you're set for an instant patio party! : )
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Post# 776369 , Reply# 18   8/9/2014 at 01:51 (3,519 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Maybe there is some thought to this thing after all.50 ft cable to reach your dryer outlet.That would be nice.The thing still looks like it could be a lot to lug in and out.But it would be good for those dedicated outdoor cooks. |
Post# 777195 , Reply# 19   8/13/2014 at 21:21 (3,514 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Well, there were no takers so it's been relisted at $200 less...there's your 220 extension cord.
Of course you would need proper outdoor cooking attire. A tweed sport coat, cashmere sweater vest along with a shirt and tie are essential when flipping burgers on a charcoal grill. I can't tell, but that's gotta be a GE percolator.
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Post# 777198 , Reply# 20   8/13/2014 at 21:23 (3,514 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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Post# 777203 , Reply# 21   8/13/2014 at 21:33 (3,514 days old) by funktionalart (Rison, AR)   |   | |
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Post# 777209 , Reply# 22   8/13/2014 at 21:50 (3,514 days old) by bluejay (Havre de Grace, MD)   |   | |
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I know people dressed like the folks in the ad for parties; we have a bunch of old family photos from the 50s and 60s and my relatives are dressed similarly (sans Partio cart); I'm glad jeans became acceptable in the mainstream, although it's fun to hear stories of my dad's teenage years. Apparently only hoodlum teens wore them back then. Granted dad is from Maine; not sure if his experience was the norm for the country.
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Post# 777235 , Reply# 23   8/14/2014 at 00:29 (3,514 days old) by jamesclarke (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I got mine two years ago as a house warming gift to myself. Cost me $300 and it was out if Arkansas. |
Post# 777265 , Reply# 24   8/14/2014 at 03:49 (3,514 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Clothes like that for an outdoor cooking party?Are you kidding-UNCOMFORTABLE as heck--HOT!!!And that loose clothing just might catch fire if it gets too close to the burners!Those people are so overdressed they look so MISERABLE!!They are not having fun! |
Post# 777266 , Reply# 25   8/14/2014 at 03:51 (3,514 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Also noticed the lamp under the unbrella-did that come with the Patio cart? Kinda neat.And the light looks sort of yellow so it won't attract bugs. |
Post# 777297 , Reply# 26   8/14/2014 at 07:34 (3,514 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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That is a pretty funny and staged picture at the same time, they certainly are not cooking the lady on the right is even using the wrong burner for that small Wear-Ever Hallite skillet. Can you imagine someone that had a GE PC and after seeing this picture actually dressing this way when they used it for the first time, LOL.
I once ran a warranty call on a WP refrigerator and when I got to the customers home she had the brochure sitting on the counter next to the refrigerator opened up and the food in the refrigerator was arranged exactly the same way right down to the Jello in the individual desert glasses, I guess she was trying to either impress me with how well she was following the directions or thought you had to load the ref exactly like the brochure, LOL. I do think that I have the best job in the world, every day I meet lots of great people, and I go into all kinds of really cool houses play with great dogs and best of all work on all kinds of fun appliances, I never get tired of it or dread going to work. John L. |
Post# 777469 , Reply# 27   8/15/2014 at 14:51 (3,513 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area)   |   | |
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Maybe they just returned from a night out on the town, opera, etc. |
Post# 778264 , Reply# 28   8/19/2014 at 20:29 (3,509 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Ok...now $995...they even have both rotisseries and the cover...looks like the original GE tongs too. I wonder how much to ship? Any owners want to wheel theirs on to the bathroom scale?
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Post# 778271 , Reply# 29   8/19/2014 at 21:43 (3,508 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Post# 778309 , Reply# 30   8/20/2014 at 07:09 (3,508 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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These are heavy, but easy to move, I would guess it is in the 300-400 pound range, a shipper like Jackie could move one of these easily as long as the truck has a lift-gate or ramp or you have 3 or 4 guys to lift on and off a PU truck.
Jason and I loaded my first one that I got in LI, NY in the back of my 94 T&C mini-van, we did unbolt the wheel assemblies so it would fit. Jon C. brought the other one down from Cape Cod on his Ford PU truck. It is nice that it has the orignal cover, my 2nd one has the cover and umbrella the first one had neither one. You can use almost any outdoor patio umbrella with the PC. Good luck hope someone in the club gets this one, it is really a high quality well built appliance. |
Post# 1194878 , Reply# 31   12/6/2023 at 19:39 by pcasa (Dallas. Tx)   |   | |
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I was lucky to find a never been used Partio Cart for $500 - so I paid the big bucks to have Craters & Freighters ship it to me in Dallas
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Post# 1194883 , Reply# 32   12/6/2023 at 20:46 by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Yay Paula I hope you enjoy this. This is a very useful item if you have the space for it and works great I sold my second one to Eugene in Cleveland, Ohio and the other one is in the neighbors garage where we can use it at his lovely mid 50s home
I’ve never figured out how many years they made these or how much they cost originally if anybody knows please post. I believe both of the ones I have had were made in 1960. John |
Post# 1202133 , Reply# 33   3/22/2024 at 23:36 by OVRPHIL (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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I was scanning old posts and my eyes bugged out to read that you(pcasa)were incredibly gifted to find this vintage GE Patio Cart. I have never found one nor would ever believe you could actually find one in this condition. I guess I could still hope to find one in a pre-owned condition. But these are so rare to find. Congratulations,Paula. How nice!
John..this page claims they cost $800 new...but you and others might enjoy this page:https://retrorenovation.com/2014/06/03/ge-partio-cart-photo-1960/ |