Premium Deluxe Zen Garden

The description was vague, aside from "premium" and "deluxe", both of which indicate some amazing product. This was neither. I've always had great luck with Overstock so it was only a matter of time before I got a dud. This was supposed to be a birthday present, but it seemed cheap. I decided to try it out and give it a chance. Pros: The bottom wasn't a flimsy veneer panel that fits into grooves, like a drawer for example. It was wood, contiguous with the rest of the piece and fairly solid, which I prefer. Good concept: the candles and incense holder. Pretty white sand. Cute Buddha. Cons: I found that the wood wasn't finished very well (the paint), there were glue stains on parts of the bottom and a few small divets. The incense holder didn't hold the incense very well, and all the items seemed to be much too crowded in a small space. Because it was so shallow, the sand spilled over and the design I raked wasn't apparent because there wasn't enough sand/depth. Also, it was a bit too low to the ground for my taste. Bottom line: I had something specific in mind, and this one seemed to fit the bill based on the picture, but the execution fell short of my expectations. I wouldn't feel comfortable giving it as a gift...maybe as a token gag gift but not for true zen-ness.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
• How is the quality of the product? Mediocre
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? A bit vague.