The research and development has paid off in this litter box design -the choice of stainless steel is excellent, easy to clean and long lasting, and good, low-lying height for a relatively large box. Looks good and sleek. The only thing I'm not totally sure about is the little grilled step to capture litter - I think my cat finds it a bit alarming to jump out of the box onto this. She took to the box immediately though. Worth the investment I say.