The way this ad is written up, it sounds like a dealer is pushing the product, and not an individual owner.
Here's one in my area for $700.00...
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/for/6085719194.html
Agreed!
I like your chimney pole thing.
I paid $700 for my NIB ranch. Was worth it. Great cooker. Eats a bag of kingsford every time tho.