Great buy for the price. Most planters I looked at were 200-300 and were not made of materials to withstand being outdoors for awhile. This piece is very easy to assemble and the bottom shelf for storage is a plus. It is pretty sturdy as is so with added soil weight I would not worry. My only wish is that the green starter seed tray fit better - I can only get it to sit in the far corner to be able to secure itself on the edges without falling down.