Yes, i conceed this product is a cheaper option however advertising this as a "hard-wearing veneer finish" is a bare faced lie when after the 1st day and a glass water with a few droplets running down its side after receiving a quick rinse under the tap (as you do! ) i came back to the room aprox. 2 hrs later to discover a nice bubbled top surface, like that caused by a water leak in a house.. But no, just a nice clean glass causing havoc on top of this war veteran of a desk.. Morale of the story, dont forget a coaster kids!