After searching for what seemed like forever, I finally found this set and decided to give it a try despite the low reviews. I'm so glad I did. This set fits my needs perfectly - I wanted a set for four people to put on my fenced patio that was durable, comfortable, and not too bulky. The chairs arrived sooner than I expected - it was a breeze to put together once you got the hang of where the side panels went. The table took a little longer to arrive (but not super long, I was just a little antsy because I needed it by a certain weekend). When I contacted customer service, the table was delivered before they even responded!! Customer service was very responsive, which I appreciated. They even texted me to get back to me! It's highly recommended (as with most assemblies) not to tighten the screws until all connections are complete. All the necessary parts were there, and there were even some spare screws (which finally arrived! but I didn't even need them, which was also a relief). The table took a little longer to assemble, probably because I have T-Rex arms. It would probably go a lot faster if you had another person to hold the parts while you screwed them. But overall, it wasn't complicated at all. There were a few times where it was hard to get the screws in, probably because the threads/holes were a little off, but nothing major that required drilling or anything. Once assembled, everything looks nice and feels solid. I have some fat ones at home and they are all very comfortable to sit on. I did buy some chair pads just in case, but to be honest, I move them around when I sit down because the ones I bought are too thick. You may just need thinner ones. So far, it has held up well in the rain (only had it for a month). In addition to dining, I have also found it comfortable to sit in front of my laptop while remote working during the pandemic for a change of scenery. I like that the chairs are stackable and the weight of everything is relatively manageable, so it's not hard to move them around in case I need to rearrange or move. I do plan on getting a covering just in case it snows or something. So glad I bought it, wish I had sooner!