This couch was supposed to be a temporary thing in our lives. Clay bought it for $100 when we were engaged - 8 years ago. It has reached a sad looking state already, with a tear on one arm, the navy fabric faded to pink in places, and a few baby spit-up stains on the cushions, but it's fine with us at this point in our lives. We'd rather let our kids jump on the couch than be the couch police...why get a nice couch that they can't touch? When they are less like walking tornadoes we will probably upgrade. But for now, we're happy with this comfy old friend.