I love this headboard, especially the price!  Very true to color and it looks fantastic.  There were a couple spots that looked like the velvet was brushed in the wrong direction, but I can't get them to "unbrush" so there are darker spots, but again, it looks like it's just brushed in the opposite direction.  The tacks are pretty evenly spaced.  I am extremely pleased with my purchase due to price, how quickly it shipped and it looks lovely.