When the item shipped I received an email informing me that the item would ship in two boxes. I was a little concerned as I did not get a tracking number for the second parcel. The frame arrived by FedEx while the package had been treated rather roughly everything inside was where it should be. One of the legs would not go in easily to any of the holes intended but a some sandpaper took care of this. The second package arrived, this included the chains and the plates. They look good, for now, sound real nice and am looking forward to getting out to put some lead on em in a few days. Will update after but, first impressions are that it feels pretty strong, particularly the chain and plates. Proof will be in the puddin as they say. :) So far thumbs up.