This garbage can is amazing. I had a terrible one previous. My parents had even worse. I didn't know a good garbage can until now. I thought I would have to pay too much for one as well but this was well worth the price! I have a cat and the problem daily is securing her liter and stools in a place where smells cannot escape. This can works wonders about this issue and it PERFECTLY fits a 13 gal bag as well. I give this garbage can 100 stars and I rest my case. Simply put it looks good and love the functionality of it .