I was concerned when the box arrived. It was ripped and partially opened but everything inside was fine. It would be beneficial if they shipped it in a more substantial box.Once I started pulling things out of the box, it was clear everything was still in the box and that there wasn't any damage.As others have said in other reviews, there are no instructions, but it is easy to figure it out and put everything together. It has been raining here a lot, so we put it together in our living room.We haven't used it yet because the temperature has been high. That said, it is a very sturdy firepit and we are glad we purchased it.