This deck box was not as heavy as I expected and at first I thought it felt a bit flimsy, but after assembling, it was very sturdy. Its been outside in the rain a few times already and the inside has remained clean and dry. I like how easily the lid opens and stays open. The woodgrain finish on the plastic looks pretty good, but there are some minor inconsistencies in the color where the plastic flexes and is a slightly lighter color. The assembly was pretty easy, but I did have to use a bit of force to bang the side and bottom panels together with a rubber mallet, though they held together great once they snapped in. Overall, a good product for a good price.