What a difference this bin makes when I’m emptying my rubbish - no more fighting with the bin bag when lifting out of my old bin. This is fantastic and makes such a difference to a once dreaded chore. The slow closing lid is a smooth and quiet operation as is the emptying and putting a new bag in place. So easy. I love the shape of it too. It sits very neatly in my kitchen and I much prefer it to my old round bin. It’s far easier to clean too. I have back issues so this is ideal for me. I know it seems a lot to pay for a bin but I think it’s worth it for the hassle free aspect of it alone. My sister now has bin-envy.