I love my desk! It did arrive with a couple dents, but luckily, they were on areas that were not visible once assembled.The box had hard cardboard reinforcement at the corners and was wrapped in plastic when the UPS driver dropped it off which I think helped prevent more damage. It was fairly easy to assemble and only took me a few hours. Just be sure to read the instructions very carefully before picking up the screwdriver. Please note if you wish to attach the storage hutch you will need a drill bit to finish opening a few holes so that everything can attach through the top of the desk. It isn't 100% solid wood, but as long as you aren't taking a sledgehammer to it it should hold up well. All in all I love it and intend to keep it for several years.