I just started using these chairs today so I cannot speak to their longevity. But so far, I am well-pleased. I ordered them last week and there was an 7-day lead time. They were delivered yesterday by Fed Ex, 3 days earlier than the estimated delivery date. The chairs came very well protected, wrapped in foam inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box, resulting in no damage at all during shipping. A professional handyman assembled them for me today. When he unpacked them, we both inspected them for any signs of damage and there was none. There were no issues at all with the assembly - it was a very smooth process. It took him less than 30 minutes to put each chair together. He was pleased and impressed that everything fit together so easily. The chairs are a bit heavy but that means they're sturdy, well-built and high-quality. As a bonus, the foam-padded seat is so comfortable. All in all, I'm very happy with these chairs.