The box was destroyed on 2 corners and down one side, there was a large cut in the side but nothing was damaged. Someone had retaped the box several times. The boxes of parts had come undone from where they were wired but FedEx hadn't lost anything. We got it put together in 45 mins with no problems. We read many of the reviews and followed what worked and avoided what didn't work. We stood it on its edge where it would go when assembled, put on the legs, lifted and set it down on its legs and then lifted and set it infront of the head board. We were only a few inches off. It is very heavy. Hooked everything up and it worked like a charm. Even the dog approved.  

We are 74 and 66 yrs old and in average shape. My husband realized that sleeping in the recliner had relieved his hip and back pain during recovery from rotator cuff repair.  This should be even more comfortable.