The electric box insert is wonderful! It actually takes a few seconds to turn off, simulating a real fire dying out. It's the most realistic fire ive ever seen in the way that it ebbs and flows as it is on. The heat is nice also, when I have that on. The mantle is pretty nice, and it came together very quickly, but not all of the pieces fit absolutely perfectly, so I have some minor gaps. They're like a half millimeter, but on one side there's no shadow at the crease, and on true other side there is. Not a big deal, but I'm glad I didn't pay more for it. The list price that they have here can't possibly ever be a price that they sell it for, or at least I don't think it would ever be worth that price. But for the price I paid, I love this and it really cozies up my bedroom!