I received the item in pretty good shape, with a few bends on some of the corners of the sheet metal for the body of the bbq.  They were easily straightened out.  All the parts arrived except for a drip can holder.  The holder can easily be made out of baling wire.  Fabrication was relatively easy and took about an hour and a half without any assistance.  I cannot relate how cooking is with it yet, but I expect good results.