Rustic Adirondack Cedar Garden Potting Bench

I bought this to put outside and use as an actual potting bench so it will meet my needs. Had I gotten it to use for entertaining like some of the others who reviewed this, I'd be sending it back. The wood was splitting in several places where it was screwed together. There were also several "chuncks" of wood missing and lots of dents. It's cedar which is a soft wood so I'm not really surprised. Also, if you want the wood smooth be prepared to spend some time sanding as it was very rough cut. None the less, I used some gorilla glue to secure the damaged parts, put a coat of deck stain on it, and it will be be fine for my purpose. I think I got what I paid for.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? N/A
• How is the quality of the product? Not as nice as I expected.
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? The description is accurate it's just not that nice.

Product pieces came broken; split wood. The predrilled areas were placed incorrectly for assembly. Once together, I had to add additional supports to the back of the top shelf. I cannot believe that there was any quality control for this product on Overstock's side. If there was, then O is blatantly taking money for inferior products. If I hadn't already thrown out the packing box, I would have sent it back. I will not purchase from Overstock again due to the quality of this product. I had been a long and loyal customer.

• Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
• How is the quality of the product? Horrible quality.
• Did the description onsite accurately describe the product? No. The online description was for a functioning piece.

I purchased this bench because of the wood, since it would be out in my yard with the elements. It was simple for my husband to put together. The last two small pieces of wood were missing drill holes. But since my husband had it 90% built, it was easy to see where a couple of holes needed to be drilled before completing the project. It is sturdy, simple, and just what I needed. Most other cedar potting benches are much more expensive. So far, so good!

I was expecting a yellow potting bench but was pleased to see it's natural color. One of the boards had come off its glued position but a little glue and a few taps with the mallet got it back in place. The assembly was easy and I am very pleased with my new bench which I've got lined with pots already.