I was a little apprehensive about ordering these hives, but I was pleasantly surprised. Shipping was fast. Instructions were fairly easy to follow. Solid fir wood boxes went together pretty easily. Lots of natural bees wax coats the wood. The frames take the longest, but once you get your rhythm down it goes quickly. Plenty of wax on the foundations too. The only criticism I have is I wish they would have put handles on the boxes both front and back and both sides. The handles are only front and back. Other than that, they're definitely worth the money. I would order them again.