The build quality is very good. The smoker is a good size, not too big, not too small. It has a large pellet hopper for long smokes. I really like the burn pot placed almost in the center of the smoker. This should help keep an even heat towards the most useful area of the grates. Drip pan is stainless and easy to remove for cleaning. The included cover is a nice addition. The assembly is definitely a two person build. I did it alone in about two and a half hours but I definitely wouldn’t do it again alone. The grease bucket seems small for this size grill. I didn’t see anything in the manual, but you might be able to use a standard solo cup as a liner for the grease bucket. So the small size might be an advantage for some people. Overall this smoker has some really nice features found in more expensive smokers. I would definitely recommend this for anyone new to smoking and those that smoke occasionally. If you’re looking for a competition smoker or something for commercial smoking you will need to look for something else. Great value for the price! Good job on this one Sam’s Club!

This is not a smaller version of the highly rated 36" Member's Mark pellet grill. It is not as well insulated and consumes a lot of extra pellets, the thermometer is poorly calibrated (30 degrees below my meat thermometer's ambient air temp reading), and the lack of integrated smoke box reduces the cooking area considerably. Consider spending more for an upgrade. Negatives aside, I am already smoking 10-lb briskets better than my local restaurants, so it definitely works and is great for beginners. Small batch cooking is great for trying different things. I'm just already looking forward to getting a bigger better grill.

Very cheap light weight thin metal also the door doesn’t even shut all the way. Don’t buy !!!