Bought my first one in 1990 and it came back by sea. Got plenty of use including as a brazier to keep warm in the winter (logs not coals). Used it once to burn an old 3 piece suite, the flames from the cushions were quite horrific and I was glad the chairs were no longer in the house. Cushions burnt and dripped onto wheels which caught fire as well. Was then left with a non-mobile weber. The bowl was however still fine and the ceramic coat as good as ever. Bought a new one in about 2000. Have a chimnea now to use as a brazier. Still gets used when we need extra heat......try this, handful of flour and throw it over the flames....shalakazam...shalakazoo, wooompphh!