I bought this item for my niece's birthday and she loves it! She's seven and I think just the right age to start with this item. It is such a great and fun way to learn about money. How to give change, how to manage money,etc. We play "store" and put prices on the items right in the room we are in. It's fun!!!!It's Also good for a few years. Well made and very durable. It takes credit cards,Too!!!!