Aloha George... Not doubting your word but I purchased a "platinum" off of CL this past spring, well that is what the seller called it (for $15) and it is like how you described it. I tried placing the mid-sectionm of a 22.5" WSM on it and it fit so I purchased a NIB mid-section from another BBQer so now I have "another" 22.5" WSM.
joe