shipping: arrived on time and in good condition. 
assembly:  easy to put together
quality: decent/ok.  One stool is a tiny bit wobbly.  
Color/comfort:  I like the color.  a rich red, but definitely not maroon or wine colored.  comfort.  so far no complaints from adults or kids (age  10 and 12).  Might be a bit hard for smaller kids to reach counter.  I likely would  have purchased the 26 inch, if it had been an option.