I purchased this in 2016, and I've carefully washed and stored it after each use, so I think it's in relatively good condition for its age. There are no dents on the bottom of the pot or any scratches that would interfere with its use. I believe it can still be used for a long time. There is some blackening on the bottom outer part of the pot where the heat hits, some small scorch marks that I couldn't remove, and scratches on the inner lid. Please check the images for details. As a bonus, I'm including wood chips for smoking. (SOTO blend, about half used x1, Hickory, unopened x1)