I have only had this a few days, BUT... it arrived only 3 days after I ordered it, exactly as I expected.  It was double-packed.  I am pleasantly surprised that the individual buckets are larger than expected.  It is solid in construction, heavy, and exactly as presented in the ad.  The step-on peddles work perfectly and the simplicity of the engineering looks like the mechanism will continue to do so.  The stainless-steel matches perfectly with my group of kitchen appliances.  I am very pleased with this purchase.