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Well, I am NOT a Blackstone fan, for a number of reasons:

1) I have 2 buddies with Blackstones and they have BOTH developed warps. The heating is uneven under the cooking surface, and the thin, overseas crappy (~11 gauge) 1/8" top is prone to warping.
2) The units I used have SIGNIFICANT hot spots and cool spots and for a big load of food, requires rotating food around for an even cook.
3) Why buy another rolling unit to take up more room when there are FAR better griddle cooking alternatives that fit my needs?
4) Why spend $200+ when there are better options for half the price?

Having cooked on my buddy's Blackstone, and having seen how they break in, I decided to go this route:

https://steelmadeusa.com/collections/outdoor-cooking/products/flat-top-for-outdoor-grill#

7 gauge (~3/16" thick), US made steel. It fits perfectly on my 5 burner pro-series Member's Mark grill. Less footprint, heavier steel, retains heat better with NO "hot spots" like those I have experienced on the Blackstones, and HALF the price. And, I can take it camping (have used it over the campfire - works great!)