I bought this cooler more than 4 years ago (at Pathmark, a regional supermarket) and it's still going strong. I've gotten a lot of good use out of it during summers, mostly for ice tea for BBQ's. Build quality is excellent and construction is sturdy. It's strong enough for a grown adult to sit on when there aren't enough chairs. (I'm 160 pounds). I like the bright "Home Depot orange" color. It's fun and easy to spot from far away. The side has a cup holder, but I never use it as it's clumsy to keep attached and most of my cups are bigger than the holder.