I was very hesitant in ordering this patio dining set..thought for only $700, it must be of cheap quality.  Well, I'm so glad I ordered it!!  I loved it right out of the 4 boxes it arrived in, despite the fact that it was still in pieces.  My husband and I were dreading the assembly because of previous reviews and ended up pleasantly surprised how easy assembly was. With 2 people and the right bit for his screw driver, it went together effortlessly.  The set is VERY sturdy and the cushions were nicer than what I was expecting.  Even though the wood is very pretty, I decided to give the entire set a coat of teak oil while the wood was still dry and clean.  So glad I took the time to do this, as now the wood is gorgeous!