I've had this laundry basket for 2-3 years. It does get quite the abuse sometimes. My washer and dryer are in the basement and when a load of laundry is washed, dried, folded and put away, I typically just push the laundry basket down the basement steps to await the next dry load. Sometimes it's a smooth ride down but, most of the time, it bounces and tumbles down the steps. It is still in one piece with no cracks or broken areas. It is large and durable enough to handle 1-1/2 to 2 loads of laundry and does not feel flimsy like many others when carrying it full of clothes. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this laundry basket!