This product shipped in a slim, fairly heavy box. The tape barely held it together. A box corner was crushed.  I opened the box and everything was packed safely and neatly organized. All parts are labeled with directional arrows. The metal itself is a heavy gauge. The mesh openings around the stars will provide the needed airflow to keep the fire going. This is a much better design than the traditional stone fire pits. It is a nice size for a group of four or five people. The overall weight is substantial to the ones I've seen in department stores and off-price outlets.