This one lasted a long, long time. The little yellow plastic flowers at the base of the feeder started to fall apart to the point they were old and brittle. This has been an excellent feeder. It is true what they say, add more red to the juice and you will attract more hummingbirds. We moved several times in the past couple of years and we managed to find hummingbirds everywhere we went. We've always enjoyed our feeder when the birds hover to get a drink. We have purchased a different kind of hummingbird feeder and have yet to hang it out, but I have a feeling that I will order this one again. It doesn't look fancy, but the birds sure like it and isn't that's what its all about after all?