It looks like a nice solid metal harmonica, but in fact it is painted plastic

It's almost identical to a classic metal harmonica, but it's plastic (and, therefore, cheaper).

The descriptions specifically said, "Shiny metal casing"

Cheap plastic, not actually metal, out of tune and nearly impossible for me to play, let alone my child

When I was a kid, I had an awesome metal harmonica that I LOVED

but it's very flimsy and made of shiny plastic, not metal