I love my Oklahoma Joe offset smoker. Its taken my bbq to a much higher level. I can now produce tender, juicy Beef Briskets and Pulled Pork complete with smoke rings that rival what you see on TV. Its a sturdy unit and if you take care of it properly, oil it with Olive Oil and keep it covered, it will last quite a few years. There may be more expensive offset smokers available, but at this price point, the Oklahoma Joe is tough to beat..