I pondered so long before actually purchasing this planter, I  am so happy I did buy it because when it arrived it was exactly everything I  wanted.  Quality and aesthetics are excellent. I'm now spending my 'social distancing' time at home starting all my organic veg. garden seeds and in my planter new blooms for my window boxes and hanging plants. Well worth the money! I  am hoping to get one more. It does NOT look cheap which is what I  had feared.