I used and destroyed a low end Joe Blow pump in a about five years. While it was a pretty good service life for something I paid about twenty dollars for, when I bought a new new, I bought a nicer one, and it does work better, and feel better to use.

Then, I found an old Silca at the thrift store for three dollars, and nearly fell in love. It really is a gorgeous looking pump, and it feels great to use.