Can I adequately roast my beans?

[zwell0890]

I purchased coffee beans on ebay that looked quality, BUT the listing was a bit misleading and I purchased UNROASTED beans. I am curious if I am capable of roasting them with what I have, as I purchased these beans to treat myself. I only make $900 a month, currently, and don't have excess funds to splurge on an expensive device.

Here is what I have
Grill
Charcoal
Lighter
Stove/oven
Pots
Pans
Cookie sheets
Spoons, spatulas, etc.

What I don't have
Popcorn popper
Heat gun
(I saw these items being used on youtube instructional videos)

I know the word "adequate" is vague. I guess what I am trying to say is, can I do these beans justice with what I have?

Again, not a lot of free money to invest.

Thanks all!

 

[Horeb]

I paid under $3 for my popcorn popper (Figuring it was going to just catch on fire and blow up on my 1st batch). It didn't

Having said that, you can pan roast providing you have decent ventilation over the stove/oven.

 

[Redswing]

Check out this method: Ye Olde Skillet Method

 

[peterjschmidt]

The first few weeks of my roasting were done on a cookie sheet in the oven. That's a bad way to roast, as one part of the bean is always in contact w/ the cookie sheet - no agitation, and it was better than what I was buying. The point is, you can't use the beans as they are, so don't be afraid of making them undrinkable. Just do it.