The table is amazing and really adds to the room.  It's very sturdy and has a nice hefty look to it that I love.  The packaging was fine and the assembly was easy.  My only issue is the smell.  I'm not a finicky person when it comes to stuff like this but in this instance, it made me feel sick.  I had to keep my nose and mouth in my shirt as I assembled it.  I didn't take away and stars, because I'm pretty sure it will dissipate over time and not be noticeable eventually.  On the bottom of one of the shelves it says it's compliant with the state of California's formadehyde regulations.  With that, I can only assume it's formaldehyde that I am smelling.  I would still have purchased this table knowing what I know now.  It really is a nice piece!