The fire pit was delivered ahead of schedule. It was exactly as I expected, and very easy to put together. It is not heavy-duty cast iron/steel construction, but I was not expecting different at the price. It has now been put to the test 3 or 4 times, including use of the bbq grill, and it works well. The ventilation holes at the bottom facilitate easy lighting, and we had no difficulty keeping a good flame going. We have bought a waterproof cover to protect from rain (in Scotland). Very satisfied.