I resisted for so long simply because I had 10 other cookers outside - 2 of those are charcoal grills. I saw this one my 22 inch kettle at a yard sale and bought it for $10.
What a bargain - what a buy!!!
B T W, it is stamped with a "K" meaning it was made in 1988.
I am still learning different techniques, etc but I am really liking it so far...