I purchased based on the picture and the photo showed a very polished top with no visible cracks, holes, craters, splinters, etc.  I admit it has a sorta historical and rustic charm to it but it is 'too rustic' for me.  Buyer's remorse. The piece I received had a lot of splinters, too many canyons of deep grooves and cavities, and the rough edges snagged my shorts!  Delivery was excellent and packaging was perfect.