The Ivy 50 gallon rain barrel works fine.  I didn't have it on a perfectly level surface - the spout edge was hanging over the brick a little and it bent.  I drained it and put it on a better surface and it's fine now.  I left it outside with the spout open last winter rather than taking it in and it didn't crack.  It was very easy to set up as compared to a different brand I purchased at the same time.  Pleased with my purchase.  The only negative is that I thought I would be able to hook  a soaker hose up to it and slowly drain the water but it didn't work.  I guess there isn't enough pressure to push it out.