This is exactly what I expected, and while the construction feels a bit on the cheaper end, it does its job well. One of the best parts about it is that food hasn't started sticking to it at all. I expect I'll need to season it at some point, but I've cooked many "grilled" cheese sandwiches with this thing, with cheese spilling out the sides, and after letting it cool, the cheese and crumbs fall right off, making it easy to clean with nothing more than a wet paper towel. Happy with this purchase! Though it's definitely worth noting that's in large part due to the price. You get what you pay for, and the construction of this product definitely feels like it's from the lower price range.