I was very happy with the purchase.  The rug is thick and rich looking.  The colors are gorgeous.  My only gripe is that there is  fold in the rug that hasn't flattened out yet, but I am sure it will eventually. A small amount of shedding, but I think that happens with every thick gorgeous rug.  So there!    

Pros: Great value, thick pile, feels feels luxourious on the bare foot.
Cons: slight shedding