Preparing this item for shipping took almost a week. Shipping took only a few days, with the tracking being easy to follow. The bench's box was a disaster, holes poked through the shipping carton as shown. Taking the paint off the bolts that popped through the cardboard carton. If they use some styrofoam that would not of happened. The bench is smartly constructed with some defects. The sea fish aren't tack welded on well, leaning back on the benches back pulls your clothes. The welding broke on the fish and seahorse nothing serious just a Quality issue. For the Art work and cost this was a good item to purchase. I use it a decor so it serves it's purpose. Star rated *** 3