I was impressed with how well-padded the box was when it was shipped to me. The box had a couple rips but everything was well-insulated so there were no scratches or imperfections. It was easy to put together, but I would suggest having an allen wrench tool set and drill to help speed the process up. I wouldn't have been able to get the hinges of the doors completely screwed in without a drill. Looks great and is quite sturdy.