Looks were a big part of it for me. Also I feel it gives more room for storing sticks not in boxes and a really great way to organize them with the drawers and dividers. The drawers also protect the sticks from sunlight, not saying that other ways don't just an added bonus. I wanted a nice home for my collection and this was the route that I felt was best suited for me. A nice combination of looks and functionality IMHO.for those who have something like this, what's the point of shelling all that money for drawers? I have never understood unless it is just for looks.