Fast shipping and solid wood were the only two positive I can cite.  The instruction was adequate but the assembly left me longing for better-thought out and well-engineered furniture like Ikea.   The pieces did not fit well with the corners surface not flushed together, and there was a pre-existing 2-in crack in one of the side panels. The surface finishing could certainly used a few more sanding. After assembly, the bench was rickety, which was solved using right angle brackets through out.  Now it is sturdier and serviceable.  Certainly not a good value.