We have been using this item for a couple of months now. Good quality for the price. My (adult) son put it together, so I did not have that experience, cannot comment on that. I did place the stickers, though. Be very careful when placing them, if you want them placed perfectly... They are not repositionable! You get only one shot at it... Utensils, etc. are nice quality. The product is a nice, darker toned, red color. ...4 1/2 stars, because of sticker issue (If there was that option).