This was among the lowest prices for the product I found online. The fire bowl is pretty small, so don't expect to burn big logs and have huge fires. You need those smaller, kindling-like logs. I've only used it once, for a couple hours with small wood. The directions do say that if the fire gets too hot, the metal can melt and discolor. So if you are looking for a decent chiminea for small, attractive fires with a modern-flair, I would recommend this. If you want something to use daily for many years, I'd wait and splurge on something really sturdy.