At the beginning of the year, I moved to a house with a big uncovered patio area that was begging for furniture. After much research, I decided on this set. Unaware of the extremely high quality of Member's Mark products, I was elated when unpacking this set. I purchased it 6 months ago, and took the photos today, so this is all 6 months old. But it looks and feels brand new. Please, forgive my gushing over it...
PROS
1. It came in 3 huge boxes. I called the delivery people ahead of time and asked them to bring it to the backyard, because I am alone and there is no way I would have been able to move it from the front of the house. They were very kind and put them exactly where I wanted them.
2. The boxes had seams that you just cut through and the sides dropped down and viola! Furniture ready to unpack. Everything was so well packed and easy to unwrap. Even an old lady can unpack and put it all together. I know this because I am an old lady.
3. The frames of the pieces are VERY sturdy. Each individual piece has a weight limit of 500 lbs, That means a lot of people can cram on it and it matter.
4. The rattan is gorgeous. Photos don't do it justice.
5. The cushions are super thick and firm. Top quality that will last a lifetime. And the fabric color has perfect neutrality so it gets along with browns and grays.
6. The fire table is huge and stunning. A real show piece! It was easy to assemble and it is easy to use. And it puts out a lot of heat. I can't wait for winter to get to use it.
7. The bench and ottoman are lightweight and sturdy and super cute.
8. There is so much furniture, so very much for the money. It is fun to have so many matching pieces to place around my patio and porch.
9. I'm 5'0" and my husband is 5'10". Shocking but we are both very comfortable on it. We have never had a sofa that we were both comfortable on. When it cools down at night, we curl up on it and relax to the moonlight and crickets. Sometimes one of us falls asleep on it, it is so comfy.
CONS
1. The fabric is not water resistant. As soon as it gets wet, it soaks up the water like a towel would. I purchased some spray on water proof which I will apply soon, since fall is here and rain will arrive soon.
2. The cover is not waterproof. Water sits on it for a moment, then leaks in and gets the furniture underneath wet. The cover is great to keep dust and debris off it, but that's it. I purchased waterproof covers for the furniture because I love this furniture and want it to last a longtime. Plus, it is in an area that is not covered so it will get wet when the rains come.
The sectional, fire pit, tables, umbrella, pillows, and rug in the photos were all purchased at Sam's Club! Isn't this the most inviting patio ever?! Thank you Sam's Club! You've made our outdoor living the best we've ever had!