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This bin won out(by a long shot) in a test of 10 different bins and tumblers,( the videos are posted on on youtube) I found no problem with the stakes , the instructions say to start the stakes 4" below the rim and that leaves planty of staking to keep the bin in place. I'm not sure if the other reviewers had a different version of the geobin or if presto improved the system, but the stakes are not an issue anymore.they penetrate the ground atleast 6" The bin provides the perfect 3 cubic feet of volume to achieve the optimum pressure on the pile, the ventilation is just right as well. I have been making alot of active compost over the years.And these bins are by far the fastest and easiest to use from my experience. For the price of a well known tumbler, that did poorly in the compost system shootout, you could buy several of these and create your own compost factory. The simple keys to quick compost are : 1)Layer the ingredients 2)A good mix of greens and browns 3)Keep the contents moist, not soggy,not dry 4)Keep your compost in the shade(the pile is heated by the breakdown activity, not the sun) 5)Turn the pile as often as possible but no more than every few days(every 2 weeks is a good start) 6)The more variety in the pile, the better the compost These bins are worth the money, you simply can not beat home made compost.The bags of compost in the big box stores is good for adding organic material to the soil but is most often lifeless, never expect compost that has been sitting in the sun, on a pallet, in a sealed bag to have any chance of adding active life to your soil...it has been cooked sterile before you even buy it.