It's a pricey mailbox, but it is beautiful and well finished as well has heavy duty.  So far, the paint has held up well in two of our Virginia summers and winters.  I like that it has a metal flag, too, rather than plastic as so many have now.  The size is good.  It's not cavernous, but it is larger than a standard mailbox.  Can take a small box with the mail.  Down side is mail carrier might get carried away and cram what I think is too much in the box rather than walking up and leaving at door!