Was significant to put together.  Quite a few pieces were slightly scratched but not enough to wait the three weeks it takes to replace with shipping time (which seemed significant when the fireplace went on sale $100 cheaper with 2 day shipping! of which Wayfair would not refund unfortunately).  Once together it seems to be good.
UPDATED:  within two months this fireplace is covered in RUST!  I have $25 black metal tables over two years old in the same environment without a spec of rust but this did not last two months!  Still waiting to hear if anything will be done about it or not.