The bench arrived in seemingly good condition and all we had to do was screw in the legs. The bench is true to the color shown and looks nice. We did notice that the lid gapped more on one side than the other. My husband found that the hinges had been bent causing the lid to fit improperly. He removed all the hinges and straightened them the best he could. That action has allowed the lid to fit better, but still off a little. The seat was not as cushioned as I expected, but still okay to sit on. All in all, I believe this item is good considering the low price.  It certainly serves the purpose for which it was purchased.