The armoire was well packed, wrapped in plastic inside the box and on the outside of the box. I built it myself, however I built it facing down so that I could nail the back on before the armoire was lifted.  It was not complicated to build, the directions were pictures like Ikea furniture.  It is heavy and I had to have two people lift it for me and put in into place.
I am pleased with the look and the quality of the parts.  The back is not a thin piece of cardboard.  The only complaint I have is that I wish it had more movable shelves.  It comes with one and it really should have come with two.