Our headboard came extremely well packaged. It was not quite as easy to assemble as previous reviews stated and in fact we were not able to do one step because the pre-drilled holes on that step were in the wrong position!  However,  we decided to continue with the assembly as the headboard was not rendered useless. As with previous reviews I was disappointed that there were no bolts to attach the headboard to our bed frame...why don't you get that remedied?  However, all being said, I LOVE the way this item has transformed our bedroom!  It looks wonderful and is very sturdy!