The bed was delivered lightning fast. Within 2 days. The box spring needed to be assembled but wasn't terribly difficult. Be sure to have a second set of hands helping. The mattress initially had a strong but not unpleasant odor that was similar to a spice from a cooking rack. The odor went away entirely in a couple weeks. Mattress firmness seems to be somewhere in the happy medium range. Overall, beyond satisfied with my purchase.