I guess for the price I paid I can't complain.  It will be a throwaway rug.  The shag is so thin you see the dark backing thru it and it is very thin rug.  The high quality felt pad doesn't impress me either.  It is not thick at all and doesn't provide cush when walking on this carpet.  The rug pad was larger than the 6' square rug too and needs to be cut.  I hope the strong chemical smell goes away soon.