I was gifted my Joe 3 years ago. It had only been used once and was essentially brand new. I had used a propane grill up until then and the difference in our meals since has been tremendous. The difference in the quality of the cooking has prompted me to take bbq classes, try smoking new cuts of meat and come up with my own recipes with several rubs and sauces. We used to make steaks, burgers, and chicken and that was it. We now make ribs, roasts, pizza, wings, sausage fatty's, claw tenders, pastrami, beer can chicken, brisket, etc. and keep trying new things  The Joe has enhanced the taste of our meals, has given us an opportunity to cook anything and makes getting out on the back deck with the family much more enjoyable. It is one of the best gifts we have received.