This is a nice large set for the money - but definitely wait for a sale! You do need to secure the pieces together somehow or they slide all over when you sit in them. I did not buy the clips but plan to use zip ties underneath once we get it configured just how we want it and our deck is finished. I might also try some non-skid pads on the feet to help keep everything in place. I ordered the gray cushions and as other reviewers have mentioned, you will get beige cushions no matter what color you choose. You have to put the colored covers on the cushions yourself. It took me well over an hour to get all the cushions on and the seat cushions were especially tough to wrestle on. The covers were covered with loose threads of different colors and I spent some time picking those off the cushions, the seats and the floor when I was finished. Overall we are happy with this set on our new deck. Can't wait for it all to be finished so we can really enjoy it!