This is an assembly-type cake stand. I am selling it because I purchased it but have never used it and have kept it in storage. I took the contents out of the outer box to check the condition and take photos. The metal parts, such as the poles, are still unopened in their small bags. Since it is unopened and unassembled, the first photo is an image of the product. Please refer to the second photo for the size of the plates. As for any concerns, as shown in the third photo, there was a small dent on a part of the plate from when it was opened. It's only noticeable if you look closely. When shipping, I plan to wrap each piece in cushioning material and ship it via Yu-Packet Post in a small cardboard box. I will also include the assembly instructions.