I don't think the vertical smoker is a problem, folks just have to understand most cost for both the smoker and the shipping. I just quickly looked at the Pit Boss vertical pellet smoker. We can get for $500 from the Home Depot in Warrenton with no shipping (did not really shop -- maybe some of you folks could find a much better deal, even with shipping).
I see it is 108 lbs, so did a quick fed ex from Culpeper to Bremerton WA (about the farthest we could go -- I don't believe we could go overseas and I think Canada is also probably out, but I am open to what others find on shipping) and that comes to $152.
So, for that unit, probably looking at $653 max to be raised. I don't know what folks would think about something that is 1/3 more expensive than the Uuni? You all are the participants, so you need to tell me.