worth it

I have the insulated firebox and love it

I was in the same spot. Did a poll. I went insulated. Probably overkill in Texas but I think it looks better and the paint on my firebox should last longer. If you are choosing over other options the only one I would put above it would be the cabinet doors. I even added an ash pan in the fb as insurance.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204594&highlight=firebox

I am the one lone person out there that doesnt think its needed.

I live in Michigan and cook in the winter. Its really not much different than in the summer. It would take a long time to go through $600 worth of extra wood to offset the cost


And my firebox paint is fine after a years usage.

I would spend the money someplace else on the pit.

But I know I am the only one.