We bought a blue and a pink one about a year ago. They are still as nice as when we bought them. Filing them was a bit messy, but once done and zipped, we've had no issues whatsoever. Kids fall asleep on them regularly. We've had regular bean bags before, but they always ended up with holes here and there and I would have to clean up those little balls that go all over. Kids jump on this thing, no damage to be seen. I love that I can just take off the cover and put it in my washing machine. Kids are also not able to open it up, so no messes. It's the perfect item for a kids/game room.