I have two of the Little Chief smokers. Cost about $50 apiece a number of years ago.
They come in two models, top loader and front loader. I started with the top loader but changed to the front loader very quickly. I put mine on top of my brick barbecue when in use, and the top of the barbecue is around 3 feet tall. The Little chief is about 2-1/2 feet high and the baskets you put in are another 2-1/2 feet long. I can't reach that high without standing on a stool, so I use front loaders.
No problems at all after years of use but a friend has one and had to replace the heating element once, at a cost I think was around $10.
I recommend 'em.
Ka6otm