The futon arrived 2 days sooner than the original estimate. Which was only surpassed by the ease of assembly- I planned an hour or two assemnle, but it took more time to take it out of the box than it did to assemnble (10 minute assembly). Also lived the minimal additional packing material and pets being stowed in a compartment in the bottom
Of the futon. Would definitely recommend the futon for comfort as well- firm but not too firm.