Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

(See pics I've submitted for reference.) I purchased this with plans to put it on a deck or large dock. I also have a couple of Suncast 50 gallon deck boxes, so I have something to compare this to. Pluses: -Great Value: Other smaller outdoor storage benches usually cost about 20%-50% more -Large storage: 70 Gallon -Comfortable: first time my wife tried the bench, she remarked that she could sleep on it! :) -Lockable (you provide the lock) -Looks very nice -Durable (seems like the heavy plastic used for some outdoor kids playsets...should last many years unless you're a really, really big and rough kid). -The open-slat back allows you to add on outdoor cushions (see pic I uploaded). Suncast and some others have solid backs, so you can't use the same cushions. This was another reason I chose this model. Minuses: -Plastic isn't as nice as the Suncast (as noted more like the kids' play set plastic), so it doesn't seem as 'classy' -A lot of flashing on some of the pieces. Flashing is plastic overflow during the molding process. I used to build a lot of plastic models and flashing was usually a sign of lower quality/older molds used. Not a big deal to me since I just trim it out with a knife and most of it becomes hidden during assembly; however the Suncast product didn't have any of this. -Bottom floor of box doesn't seem very strong. Since the floor is made of something like a big sheet of plastic corrugated cardboard (and screwed in on the edges with small screws), I wouldn't suggest putting in too many heavy items. Perhaps they should have used some metal slats to help support the floor. This isn't a problem for me (will use it for life jackets...great idea for a dock), but something to note for others. Regarding some people mentioning it not being water tight, etc. I wouldn't suggest sealing the bottom since water may then accumulate inside. I believe it's better to allow water drainage in case water does make it's way inside. Time to take a nap on the bench. :)