I Love this set. I have gotten so many compliments on it.  It took two of us 2.5 hours to put together but we took breaks.  It was definitely much cheaper in price, and probably in design, than other sets so I expect it to last about 5 years but personally I would rather spend less on a nice set and change it out in 5 years than spend $2,500 and feel obligated to keep it for  a lifetime.  I am all about change and I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this set.  Definitely recommend it!!!