For the price this range cooker was well within our price range. We have had it now for a bout 2 years and we have never had a problem. The only complaint I have a about this cooker is that I thought I should make everyone of aware is that the legs that hold the cooker are not very strong so dont push the cooker back with the legs extended like I did because I can tell you now they will break. I had to ask baumatic for a new set which to be fair to them they sent out on a next day delivery. Overall all great cooker.