We are pleased to report that our kitchen island arrived at the appointed time. We were a bit intimidated by what looked like a difficult build but following the directions were able to build in just a few hours. The only complaint is there are two noticeable scratches that will need to be repaired. A thorough inspection at mfg probably would have caught this and could have been repaired before shipping. These do not look like shipping rubs. All in all we are very happy with the looks and quality of the Butcher Block Kitchen Island.