A couple weeks ago I bought a used Charbroil elec smoker and all was well and smokey. Everything was tastin awsome, and then the thermostat burned out. No smoke = no flavor. Well I sold that to a newbie. What am I sayin, Me a newbie too. Any way he was happy with what he was takin home. I have since ordered a Masterbuilt 30" and should have it in my greasy hands this week I hope. Well, all the waitin and internet, and readin posts I have. I went ad ordered a sausage press and will be fixin to make a few batches of hot beef sticks soon. Ifn they turn out right, which is a 50/50 crap shoot fer me. Can anyone suggest something I can spend more money on, or should that hold me fer a few weeks