I really loved this when I saw it for the first time here, had to wait for it to be hack in stock and grabbed it immediately when it did. I was horrified when it arrived and the box was one of the worst I had ever seen from a delivery, they had added tape that broke at the touch. No wonder the delivery man oddly didn't ring the bell when he dropped this off. As I opened and unwrapped it I was pleasantly surprised to see how well packed it was. No damage at all except a small wood scrape that doesn't show once it's all assembled so I was okay with it. It also did, strangely, have cobwebs on it. It was simple to put together. I just didn't have the strength to push the pieces into place so had to wait for the husband to do it. Which he did easily. Looks great! I love it even more in person! Would definitely recommend.