I am happy with this purchase but for the price there are things you should consider. It came in two large heavy boxes and required two people to put it together. It's definitely not something one person can put together and really requires someone with experience assembling items. It's very attractive, large and sturdy. It's on the heavy side but it is movable. It does not look like a real fire of course, but it is more realistic than many others that were less expensive that I looked at in person before I purchased this one online. It does create a nice visual ambience and you can feel some heat if you are a few feet away but not much further than that.  Overall, I feel this item is just as described but I would make sure you have someone who can put it together.