Originally posted by craig castille:
.........long term quality are what makes Weber stand above the others.
JMO.
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As has been noted by Chris in another post the stacker is not porcelain coated (I would assume the construction is the same with the Excel). The surface is less durable and more susceptible to wear and tear. I have a nice little scar on my stacker to vouch for this. The paint peeled quite easily.
Gary