The swing seems to be very well finished and constructed. One person can assemble the swing in about 1 to 2-hrs, but a helper would be nice to have. The assembly instructions are barely adequate and they have some errors. The hardware was all included and a few spare fasteners. Assembly tools were also included as were a set of solar powered lights and a small tarp of some type. The instructions don't explain how to use or mount the lights to the swing nor anything about the small tarp. The swing seems to be sturdy, but a strong wind or storm might release them and send the cushions and pillow flying. Overall, it appears to be a reasonable value for the money.