Great value, beautiful set.
The set, of course, was delivered unassembled. Each chair was packaged separately as was the table. I was able to assemble the whole set on my own with a cordless drill with hex (?) adapter. I didn't really take all that long, but I spread it out over a couple of hours on two separate days.
It looks absolutely beautiful on my back porch and was exactly what I was looking to purchase. I wanted a table for 8, but didn't want to spend a fortune. So, for the price of this set, it fit the bill.
Several others have mentioned that the seats are a bit small. --That is true enough. They are not oversized chairs, but I feel they are fine for the average sized person. When placing all 8 chairs at the table, it is a bit tight. The table isn't big enough to push all the chairs under it. -- Not a big deal to me. The table is actually a great size. You can place items in the middle of the table and it they are accessible to everyone.
I was a little disappointed, as were other reviewers, about the lack of sealant on the table. I promptly applied a coat of wipe on poly, but feel that it will be necessary to apply at least one more coat very soon. My table will stay on the back porch through all the seasons. With this in mind, it will be important to have a good finish on the furniture. My porch is covered and is on the protected side of the house, but still Indiana winters can be a little harsh, at times. Hopefully, the sealant will help prolong the life of the set.
One last thought on the table. I was NOT impressed with the size and way the legs were attached to the table. The table ended up being fairly sturdy, but I felt the legs should have been a little more substantial. I would have expected the legs to be square. Instead, they were just made of a 1.5 inch x 2.5 inch piece of wood. (Granted, I am a bit spoiled. My husband generally makes furniture and other things at my request.) Still, I think they should have been a little sturdier and attached in a more stable manner.
All in all, I do love the set. And would recommend it to others who want a nice large table for 8 people and don't want to spend a fortune. We will wait and see how it weathers!