Was hesitant to purchase a sink that I was unable to see in person, but this has met all my expectations, and more... When I opened the box, it looked like it had been gift-wrapped! The sink was cradled in a substantial amount of packing materials. Once those were removed, I found the sink in a canvas-type bag (with the Kraus logo,) which was encased in heavy plastic. The sink stopper and drain were packed in plastic, in solid cardboard boxes. And, Kraus even provided a logo dishtowel! I've had it about 6 weeks now, and could not be happier. It looks just as good as the day it arrived. What a great complement to my new counter top. Check out the before and after photos attached. You will see what a difference this sink makes in my kitchen. It replaced two sinks that were 7" deep and 16" wide, which translates to useless to anyone who actually uses their kitchen sink. Highly recommended.