I bought this dining set for my daughter for her new place.  It is the perfect size for a small kitchen and it is easy to put together.  Nothing was damaged or scratched. It took us a while at first to put it together because we did not go by the directions.  It appeared so simple until you try to do what you don't know what you are doing!!  Once we decided to follow the directions it flowed very nicely with two of us working together.  It took about an hour.  The set is similar to what you see in furniture stores, but alot cheaper. Cheaper isn't always bad.  The quality of this dining set is very durable.  I would suggest it to anyone.