I run a parent and toddler group, and I went to a large toy shop chain a few years ago looking to buy a playhouse. A woman overheard me asking about them, and offered me one that had been in her garden for years and that her children had now outgrown. It was this little Tikes Country Cottage. It took me quite some time to scrub off all the green stuff that had grown on it after years of being outdoors, but once I did, the house was in perfect condition - as good as new! It has now been used by our parent and toddler group for years as well as two other groups who use the same room and it's still going strong, and still really popular with all the pre-school kids who attend. If you have to buy it new, it's quite an investment, but at least you can rest assured that you're getting a quality item.