We are very pleased with our purchase.  The boxes arrived in great shape, were packed just perfectly, and the instructions were very easy to follow.  The materials are solid, heavy, and very sturdy.  There are no nicks or scratches on any of the pieces.  Each piece went together perfectly with very little effort (for this 73-year old, it took an estimated 3-hours from start to finish).  We placed the set in our Florida Laini where it is very bright and sunny.  If you want a great little dining set that is sturdy, appealing, and very well made, this set might be exactly what you might want.