First, let me say that this set was very well packaged for shipping and from the factory. I almost felt as if I was cracking a safe! Usually I am very annoyed by over-packaging, but in this case I believe it was necessary, as they all arrived undamaged. They are very nice looking and seal tightly also, the spoons are a nice touch. Well worth the money. That being said, they took 8 days to arrive after I ordered, which is considerably long than the other item in the same order, in addition, I only got two location updates from tracking the shipment.