Even though this has a rough farm look, the manufacturer seems to have used that as an excuse to be shipping units with defective finishes and blemishes that go beyond the weathered look.  I've received pieces with huge rings and gouges, that go from the pine boards to the surrounding edges that can only be made by placing a heavy bucket on the top.  Luckily replacement parts were sent out, but not without a big delay and a lot of hassle.  Not to mention huge boxes taking up space for a month in my hallways.