This fireplace is absolutely beautiful and is much grander and more impressive in-person than the online pictures could convey.  It was packed well and appears to be very solidly constructed.  The only advice I would give is to use two people for ease of assembly, read the instructions and look at the pictures closely and carefully, and then take your time.  Once completed, you will have a fireplace to be proud of and that will look as if it has always been there.