I like that it is a bench. I loved it was pre assembled. I did not love taking it out of the box and pieces of the "distressed" wood fall off. I did not love having to sand it to make sure people who sat down didn't get splinters. I also did not love the fact the weight limits stated on the item do not seem to correspond with what showed up in the box. I would be ok with plants or a critter sitting on the bench, but that's about it. I don't find they were worth the price, not even half the price.