I have been a fan of these small, portable Smokey Joe grills for years; this is my 3rd over the coarse of my life. I am now 60 years old and since I pretty much cook for just my wife and I, I find this little grill the right size, once again. This size works well for a group of four, or less. This grill is made properly, and has been coated well with baked-on enamel paint; should offer you years of use. I would recommend you spend the extra $10 and get the "Smokey Joe Gold", over the "silver" model, simply because it comes with a chrome metal curved rod attachment that serves to lock the lid in place so you're able to cary the WHOLE GRILL around, by the handle. This feature also helps while in transit, or when being stowed, which can prevent used ashes from being spilled. Also, this feature creates a place to rest the lid, when being used. This is a great value, (my opinion). This thing is extremely easy to assemble! With only a screw-driver, you'll be ready to fire-it-up in only a couple of minutes.