It is attractive and very pleasing to the eye
It is sturdy 
It is much larger inside than the my previous mailbox which was standard in size
It is even large enough to accomodate my magazine subscriptions. For whatever reason the mail carriers never use the bottom paper/magazine holder. They put everything inside. That's how spacious/roomy it is.
We've had heavy snow and rain and thus far no rusting.
I get sooo many compliments when people step onto my front porch.
I am just thrilled and YOU will be too.