This is my first DAC and won't be my last by a long shot. I'm still working on this, but I've been amazed how quickly it is coming along. I get completely lost and absorbed when working on this, and have a real sense of accomplishment after a session. I've had 4 sessions on this so far, and I'm so happy with how its coming along. The canvas is very clear, the drills are gorgeous, so sparkly, I wish I could accurately reflect that in the photos but it looks stunning in person. I love how colourful it is as well. Being my first DAC, and my second ever diamond painting, I'm still learning as I go so although I wouldn't call this particularly challenging, I'm probably finding it more challenging than someone with more experience. That said, I think this is perfect for beginners. I've even been using the multi-tool which I thought I would be too scared to try out and I'm loving it. Shipping to the UK took about a week from placing the order, everything arrived perfectly and there were no hidden charges, I have since placed another 4(!) orders and have complete confidence in DAC.