Two rough boys have spent a summer in this sandbox and it still looks brand new! Pros are definitely that it is durable and we love that the lid snaps into the base of the box so it's not carried away by any storms. The only cons are that the overall size wasn't as large as expected and the seats seem a bit small to sit on. This is likely an adult interpretation of size (measure twice!) because the boys don't seem to mind at all. 
Please note: the cons are based on personal preference, not on any type of misinterpretation or malfunction of the product.