This is definitely one of the more affordable fire pits and it is very nice for the price/  That being said,  it can be hard to start at times and it is NOT waterproof.  Every time it rains the rock area gets a little water in it and it won't start for a few days. Luckily we live in the desert and it rarely rains.  If you can live with just a few minor annoyances,  than this will be fine for you.  My guess is that we will have to replace it in a few years.