I had looked at this tin several times and was held back by the price . When I was asked to make a large wedding cake I bought it straight away as I knew I could make regular use of the tin and it did fold flat . The large cake was so heavy when I was lifting the tin to put into and remove from the oven the perforated side strip did bend I thought it may break off but it was easily pushed back into place but it is a point to watch .