This is the second one I buy (first one for me, second for friends with a large family). They are expensive but so well worth the price. Very sturdy, extremely well made, they work perfectly, are relatively easy to clean and I have no doubt they will last for several generations. Homeplase Market is also very quick to answer questions and were helpful with the engraving, showing me what it would look like before doing it. The shipping to Europe went very smoothly too. A great experience, form ordering to making the ice cream.