I am sorry that you ended up so disappointed - as you can see from the reviews it is either 5 or 1 stars. The problem is the product is exactly as advertised - we are not being smart or misleading. It is not plastic it is unique new injection molding process which is 70% pulverized clay - and only around 25% recycled plastic. The product was specifically designed this way in order to make these light weight - so that we can affordably ship these with UPS/FEDEX, and make the prooduct much more frost resistant than stone or concrete units. Okay close-up they might look plastic to you (definitely taking them out of the box) but from a few feet away and a little dirty in the garden these look real. I think this is final objective of this product - isn't it why you bought it to have a nice item in between your flowers or in your garden. We made the pedestal on purpose hollow so you can fill it with sand - do this and they suddenly feel heavy and much more durable than they look initially. Feel free to call us: Exaco 877-760-8500 ext 701. Keep gardening and happy birding!