There are a few things I love about this coffee pot.  1. No plastic.  2. Excellent coffee every time I perk.  It takes about 12 minutes on my glass top stove burner and it's perfect.  3. I can use it when we're camping! 4. No filters to buy. 5. No more ugly coffee makers on my counter top.   I cannot think of any negatives other than the 12 minutes that it takes to brew.