My chest was unfortunately broken on - two of the three Schrniere were completely broken through and the sling at the front was completely distorted, so that you could not close the chest. Customer service was accommodating and I got a good discount. The hinges I myself have replaced, on the loop can be just not go. The chest looks otherwise well made, well processed (from wattle ago) and is a good size. I would not sit on me. What I do not understand is that you can use at a quite high-quality product that allerbilligsten plastic hinges. What are my metal retrieved from the hardware store for 1.49 each and is now really much better and more stable.