So far, I love this fire pit.  It was very easy to put together and works well.  We've only used it a couple of times, but I believe, once the weather turns cooler, it will be an every night ritual.  The black metal and black rock looks great together and I love how the rock spreads the flames around.  I researched for many months on what to buy, looking for the best bang for the buck, and I believe I found it.  Worth every penny.