I ordered 4 barstools. Received all pcs in tact. No damage done to the legs either. Now, the instructions included  for putting together the barstools is another story. Very difficult. No less than an hour. Note to self, lay out all the screws, etc., but separate them as well, put them into sections. You will need a power drill. Also, the brackets have no definitive placement on the instructions  manual, just wing it. but once you put the stool together, put the brackets on last. you'll get an idea of where you want them to be. Now, once you put together your first stool, the others are a piece of cake. they are rather tall. the nail heads are nice  and shiny. The stools seem to be very strong. my husband feels secure sitting on it and he's about 235lbs. I am very pleased w/ my purchase :)