LOVE LOVE LOVE my Excalibur. Yup, pricey. I've had mine for over 25 years. I finally had to replace one of the knobs on the top. The slot/groove/key in it that fits over the stub and turned the timer finally wore out. Easy to replace.I have had a Excalibur for years and love it. A bit pricey. I will look up my marinade recipe for you later today.