Dismayed to find on delivery that the pedestal support was split in four places and obviously this would get worse and eventually fail completely.  Wayfair customer service was very good (once I had tracked down the telephone number) and agreed a refund of some 25% which allowed me to cross-brace the splits with steel straps and also cut out and screw down a plywood cover on the base of pedestal.  This would seem an obvious part to be included in the table kit particularly as the pedestal bottom was pre-drilled for such a restrainer/strengthener.  Suggest manufacturer be advised.  Fortunately with DIY experience and common sense we avoided expensive return costs and time delays - so all's well that ends well.  But God help an elderly customer less 'brilliant' than  myself.  Item now appears good and represents an (amended) GOOD BUY.  Will deal with Wayfair again but hope for just a bit better next time.