Packages arrived intact.  Three of the leg post were slightly crushed necessitating using a clamp to hold the bow in while sliding the base cover on.  The directions were not bad. Make sure you pay attention to the labels on the parts. It is possible to assemble them incorrectly.  Pay attention to the orientation of the post screw holes, least subsequent assembly step require a partial disassembly. 
The metal is a thin wall guage so don't expect robustness.  For stationary use covering our hot tub in  a protected area, it will do just fine.