This is a very nice piece of wall art! It's not flimsy at all which is something I was concerned about. The metal stems are thick and heavy so it is not going to bend out of shape like I was worried about. IMHO, it's small imperfections (small chips in a few of the Capiz shells, hence the 4 stars) only add to it's authenticity. I've been on a lot of beaches all over the world and it is extremely rare to find a perfect shell, especially one as delicate as a Capiz shell! So if that doesn't bother you, I recommend this item! It came well packaged and I didn't find any shell chips in the box as other reviewers have noted. I can't wait to hang it on the wall in our new home because I know it's going to look fantastic!