I ordered my Model# 3 on Friday. From what I have read on this forum I expect (really hope) to be seasoning my new smoker by next Friday! I have been using a Char-Griller Smoker Pro side-box charcoal/wood smoker for the last several years. Had a lot successes with it, but not the consistency we all strive for. I must also admit that I just do not find baby-sitting the Chr-Griller for 6 to 12 hours enjoyable anymore. There will always be a place for my Char-Griller for hamburgers, steaks, Salmon, etc., but when it comes to smoking ribs, pork butt and brisket the Smokin-it is my choice. I researched electric smokers, (read the reviews, watched videos, read different forums, check them out in the stores), compared the features and came to the conclusion that the Smokin-it smoker is everything a great smoker should be (and then some). I am happy to be a member of the Smokin-it family and look forward to many years of great Smokin-it with ya.
