Was looking for a stainless steel trash can and picked this based on reviews. I like the foot pedal, the warranty, and the white finish (which hides fingerprints). As for the specific bags, I dont see whats so special. Ill use what was given to me and revert to the much cheaper Glad bags even if they need to stretch a bit. That said, it is an expensive can. I justified this by the warranty and the need for a trash can out in the open which I would have to look at throughout the day. This looks nice and works great.