Read many of the reviews and still had some concerns but my wife was more at ease with the item, color, etc.  Ordered on line late Thursday and, even with free shipping, it was at my door Monday AM.  5 boxes, 2 of which were extremely heavy but managed to get them in the house without help (at 78 yrs).  Putting the Island together was no piece of cake and it took several hours (without killing myself). Only one minor issue with the product during the whole process.  The Island is well made, exactly what we had hoped for and we are more than pleased with it.    Would not discourage anyone from purchasing one.               The C's, Cape  Cod