actually I find the chaos amusing...

1st glad you like it and it works for you so no knocking it.

I had a chance to take a look at them they must be new because it is not ranked in any of the top pellet grill review.

But the Traeger is the Highest rated grill I researched on most sites. Camp Chef gets in there some too.

I'll continue to swear by my traeger. I also have a Weber Kettle and a weber gas and a flat top from Sams Club.

I use the traeger the most followed by the flat top for smash burgers, stir fry and breakfast

Everyone likes what they like. So yea keep grillin!

By a Traeger and no doubt you will get a good smoker. But my point is, that you are paying a premium for limited features.

Camp Chef is also a worthy consideration.

Ive got a son in law who is a grill/smoke/bbq guy. Ive got it made, I buy him pellets, sauce, wood chips, sit and drink while I watch him do his thing. He even finds me fun new booze. Indiana straight rye whisky, under $40.

This is win win for me.