Bought it several years ago, don't remember. Will be stopping by the dealer tomorrow, will check on the price.
And your point is?
Last BBQ you will buy. Lifetime warranty on base, dome, firebox and fire ring. Very versatile cooker. The XL will run 24+ hours at 225* on a single load of fuel.
Tried an Ugly Drum Smoker, just never cared for it.
Lot of folks swear by the Weber stuff. Never tried one. On several smoking sites. Using a Weber kettle, or any of the thin sheet metal smokers often see pictures of them wrapped in welding blankets in the winter to keep the heat in. Not necessary on the Egg.
Looked into a Pellet Pooper. Most are thin metal, don't hold the heat real well. Most folks cover/stash them away in bad weather, pellets tend to absorb moisture. Most don't do direct cooking. We do a lot of direct cooking....burgers, chicken, steaks etc.
Neighbor was looking at our XL while back. Cried about the price. He gave me a pork butt to smoke for his family. Few days later was helping him unload an Egg from his truck.
Free country, you want to grill on a shopping cart over a fire go right the hell ahead..
