We love our new outdoor dining table! The set arrived in 4 large boxes, and I'd say the bulk of the assembly work came from unwrapping each piece. The chairs and table were all wrapped in plastic and foam, so no damage to the table when it arrived. I would say my only complaint is that the wicker isn't wrapped flush with the table top, and water seems to get trapped inside the wicker after it rains. Otherwise, the table looks great and hopefully will stand the test of time in the elements!