The box that this came in was not damaged at all.  The bamboo top had a crack in it almost the full length.  I was able to glue/clamp this together.  The metal bar on side B was dented, but I can't see it because I placed the cart next to my stove.  It didn't take me too long to put this together.  I was happy that the only hardware missing were the last 4 screws (#17).  I had wood screws of my own that I used.  All in all, a functional cart for the price.