Was a little worried when I received the box which looked to be exploding at the seams as all the pieces were loose inside but all seemed in fairly good condition.  A few corner scuffs but nothing to complain about.  The colour is darker than shown but still a great piece of furniture and very sturdy.  It did take quite a few hours to put together so be prepared with lots of patience, instructions and all pieces are clearly marked.  The side drawers come in a separate box and contain the full instructions if you are assembling together with the desk as that needs to be put together first.  Overall, very pleased with this purchase and it works great in my small office space.