We could have afforded an expensive slate table, but the table was for a second home and we went the Fat Cat Frisco route. You definitely need to have a few folks to unload and assembly takes a while, but for the price, this cant be beat.  Dont get me wrong - this does not play like a 4000 professional slate table with 350 set of balls but thats not what youre buying.  The cues and rack are likely upgrade areas for us. Ball movement is a bit slower but it all comes together in a nice looking functional package that is at an insane price.  5 stars for sure based on the price.