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I avoided charcoal grilling for 30yrs, switching to gas for convenience. The results were mediocre at best, but it was convenient. This all changed when we moved south in retirement. We wanted a new grill for the house and I decided to try charcoal now that there was a low-cost alternative to the Green Egg. At pretty much the price of a low-cost gas grill I could now purchase an "Egg" style grill. The Grill could probably be made with a more solid stand but I figure that's how they got the price down. I'm not moving it constantly and so far it is doing the job exceptionally well. I've heard some encounter issues with rust but so far this one is OK and my thinking is if it last the same 3yrs I would get from a cheap gas grill it will take me 9-10yrs to equal the expensive of the more expensive Eggs. So much for the economics involved with the decision. On to the grilling. This is the best damn grill I've ever used. the more I learn, the more I like it. The grill holds temperature, you need 250 for 5hrs to slow grill/smoke ribs just keep an eye on the vents and it stays where you want it. Sear a NY Strip, no problem to get the best damn steak you've ever had. Superbowl Party smoked wings crisp and juicy with plenty of room for mini franks. I'll admit to being unsure when I started using the Akorn. The little secret I discovered was YouTube. I searched ideas for the different types of foods, and usually, I biased my video choice to the somewhat larger chefs, figuring they knew what they were doing. The idea worked, every meal has been perfect: Pizza, slow cooked ribs, strip steaks, lamb loins, wings. I used to hate grilling now I can't get out there enough ADDENDUM 2/3/2019: The grill is now 2 yrs old, still dependable and I still love it. No further issue with rust, the problem was originally on the shelves and I sprayed them with Rustoleum and they've been fine since. I now picked up a Ceramic Pit Boss Grill for our other home but only because it was a Costco close-out at $400, otherwise I would have gotten another of these. IF YOU STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN AN EGG THEN GO FOR IT, there's no looking back.