The shipping box and padding was well designed, so no damage to the parts. That's always a good start. The company that manufactured this did a top quality job of: the wood finish, the ease of the instructions, making sure all the hardware parts were there, and assembly was a snap! Best of all, it looks fantastic and now all of our friends who lived through the 60's, 70's, and 80's bands with us are lining up to be guest DJs to spin some vinyl! Frozen Daiquiri, anyone?