Well, no disrespect here. I had an opportunity to have a good deep look at the Weber griddle side by side with comparable Blackstone, and one other brand. Weber seemed a little "flimsy" value wise. For $100 than the comparable Blackstone. I honestly could not see a value or build quality difference there. Then when compared to the Member's Mark 5 burner griddle Pro Series at $70 less sorry if I were wanting one right now today? The MM is the one getting the nod. Build quality, features, blows Blackstone away, as well. Just my $.02 Now that I have had a chance to see everything between $300 to $500 available. To be fair I have not gone to places like grill shops i.e. Great Escape and others. Simply normal retailers Fleet Farm, Farm and Fleet, Sam's Club. I was unable to find a label to see where Weber is made. So IDK that part of the equation. I am simply looking at the hardware and where I would plunk my hard earned $$$ down