I love my new planter! It has the unique, rustic look I was looking for so I was willing to pay the higher price and feel it was worth it. I knew, from reading other reviews, to be careful with the rust while hanging the planter. I put a couple of old socks on my hands while unpacking and used them to rub off most of the loose rustdust. For the planter I received, most of the rust was on the circular hanging part only, and not so much on the bowl itself. Cant wait to have guests over. Im sure it will get many compliments!