Sure there are cheaper than these banks. But they're just usually not made of aluminum and, therefore, I have serious doubts whether they do not start to rust but after a few years. Therefore, we did not save and buy something sensible rather well. And that we are unlikely to have reached safely with this bank. She's beautiful, stable and it sits very comfortably on it. Even without a pillow is not too cold before the metal. Would we buy again at any time.