Hate to say it but if you really like good, fresh BBQ, the best way is to make it yourself. It's a great hobby and there are some cost effective smokers that make better BBQ than what you'll buy around here.

For example, I pay $30 for a 9lb pork butt and about $10 in materials (wood, charcoal). Out of that, I can get 35+ sandwiches if I'm having people over or vacuum seal and freeze portions for pizza, tacos, etc.

I have a hard time paying ehat BBQ costs when I can do it myself for much less and get better results.