Although I have only been using Weber grills for ten years, I feel that I can safely comment on the longevity and craftsmanship of the Weber One Touch Gold.  There are a lot of Weber charcoal grill imitations out there, but there is nothing quite like the original in terms of cooking surface, oxygen flow, temperature control, ash removal and durability.  I recently purchased the One Touch Gold to compliment my Weber Performer (The model before the disastrous makeover...IMHO).  The versatility and control that I have for grilling is second to none.  I also cannot say enough about Weber's customer service.  My Performer had two warranty replacements because of how much I used it...thus the reason for the second kettle.  Both times, the Weber CSR was able to ship me the parts needed to keep my grill going.  If you are looking at buying a charcoal grill, do not be fooled by the cheap imitations that fill the shelves at your local big box retailer.  Get a Weber.  In fact, get a 22 ? inch Weber and skip the 18 ? inch model.  You will regret it if you don't!  If you believe in buying the right tool for the right job and doing something right the first time, you cannot go wrong.  I'm a Weber devotee for life.